Small Companion Robots!
Los Angeles, US, Jan 4 (EFE).– By Ana Milena Varón
Small companion robots stole the show on Sunday at the preview of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which promises to unveil even more ambitious proposals from large and small companies starting Tuesday, showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) will help and improve our daily lives in various ways.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organizes CES, allowed more than 100 companies recognized for their innovation to present a preview of the proposals they will showcase starting Jan. 6, when the trade show officially opens with approximately 4,500 exhibitors.
Nico, Jennie, Cocomo, Mirumi, and Yonbo X1 were among the small robots that stole the show at the exhibition held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, which was only accessible to the media.
All of these small robots use artificial intelligence (AI) to collect user data and, in many cases, become their owners’ best friend.
This is the case with Jennie, from the Californian company Tombot, which presents an improved version of its robotic dog, created to help patients who cannot care for a real pet due to their illness.
Yonbo X1 has a similar mission; this robot uses a language learning model that helps young children develop speech skills, interpret their emotions, and engage in conversation with them.
Szeyu Wang, from the company X Origin, creator of Yonbo X1, explained to EFE that the company’s goal with its robots was to make it easier for consumers to understand and use artificial intelligence.
“One of the biggest problems people have, regardless of age, is asking AI questions, so with our robots, we not only use AI but also help people integrate AI into their lives,” the Chinese businessman added.
The Japanese startup Ludens AI also leveraged artificial intelligence to present Cocomo, an adorable autonomous robot pet that can follow you around the house and respond to voice and touch.
The robot is designed to have a human body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius that reaches 39 degrees when it is hugged.
Sunday’s small preview was a taste of the major presentations that will take place starting Monday, when a second day will be dedicated to the media and industry leaders.
Technology leaders such as Samsung, LG, and Panasonic are expected to present competitive proposals, some ready for market and others futuristic concepts still under development.
Monday will also be the turn of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to present the new offerings from the American chip manufacturer that has achieved a high valuation on Wall Street and has driven the AI revolution in the stock market.
Not surprisingly, Nvidia reported record revenue of $57.01 billion in its third fiscal quarter of 2025, a 62 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, officially kicks off on Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center and seven other large venues, bringing together more than 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups, as well as leading companies such as Meta, Lenovo, and Quantum.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organizes CES, expects the 2026 edition to surpass the 142,465 attendees from around the world who participated last year, a 2.7 percent increase compared to 2024. EFE
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