Some innovations are the unsung heroes of modern life, playing a critical role in protecting lives, maintaining safety and strengthening the systems that keep society safe. Modern technology, such as sensors, robots, machinery, artificial intelligence and other products create safer and more reliable workforces and more resilient communities.
Congratulations to all of the CES Innovation Award 2026 honorees — visionary companies who are pioneering the progress of safety technology. Catch a glimpse below and then view the full list.
- Oshkosh Striker Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle (ARFF) is a rapid response model that now has a 28% faster acceleration to incident scenes compared to Oshkosh’s traditional diesel ARFF. ARFFs help airports maintain uninterrupted emergency readiness as travel infrastructure expands, helping promote operational uptime while providing quiet, clean and — most importantly — safe travel experiences.
- StellarRescue – Portable SAR for Firefighter Indoor Search & Rescue is a compact radar device that helps firefighters locate trapped individuals during indoor rescue operations. Originally developed from aerospace radar systems, the StellarRescue brings advanced sensing technology directly to field rescue missions to reduce rescue times and improve responder safety.
- NavigateX is an autonomous quadruped robot platform designed for continuous 24/7 inspection in any environment. Its 360-degree camera and IoT sensors provide a scalable, customizable solution for industrial digital transformation where human access is limited or unsafe.
- FD-RIDER-IR (AI Infrastructure Inspection and Repair Robot) is an AI-powered robotic system designed to revolutionize infrastructure maintenance by replacing dangerous, labor-intensive inspection and repair tasks. From inspection to final repair, FD-RIDER-IR ensures faster and more accurate building maintenance while also providing safer solutions for human workers.
Safety innovation reflects a continuing effort to improve human life. The ever-evolving safety tech industry indicates a future where safety will be deeply integrated into our communities. CES Innovation Awards season is the perfect time to celebrate the technologies that are committed to safeguarding our friends, families and workers.
Check out these honorees and more who will be featured in the CES Innovation Awards Showcase, located at the Venetian Expo during CES — the world’s most powerful tech event.
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