The robotics industry has experienced an extraordinary revolution since its humble beginnings as simple mechanical devices and automatons. Today, robots support a variety of sectors, from expanding digital health services and providing companionship to completing household chores and making warehouse labor safer. As robotics continue to evolve, their innovation reflects a commitment to improving the human experience.
Congratulations to all of this year’s CES Innovation Award 2026 honorees — visionary companies who are pioneering the progress of robotics. Among the standout honorees:
- Oshkosh JLG Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector has transformed traditional lift equipment into autonomous, job-performing robots with its JLG Boom Lift. The JLG Boom Lift is capable of completing tasks such as welding, inspection or installation, redefining the possibilities of construction robotics.
- AI-powered Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution (Scan&Go) is an AI-powered Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution that revolutionizes large-scale manufacturing with instant, mobile automation — meaning faster production cycles, reduced labor costs, improved quality and safer workplaces.
- AEON is a humanoid robot developed to address labor shortages, effectively and safely operating alongside workers and taking on repetitive or hazardous tasks. AEON’s delivery of real-world applications for humanoids in the workforce enables the growth of an autonomous future.
- VIATRIX™ Range Extended Powered Exoskeleton is designed for everyday walking, sports challenges and outdoor exploration. VIATRIX helps users push beyond physical limits and enjoy every moment of the journey.
- SharpaWave is a dexterous hand designed for robotics companies, academic institutions and research labs that further opens the door for robotics in medical applications, flexible manufacturing, human-robot interactions and other advanced tasks.
Robots are no longer the metal machines we know from science fiction pop culture. They are essential technologies that play a role in our daily lives. These advancements in robotics reveal a future where robots are partners in expanding human capability. CES Innovation Awards season is the perfect time to imagine how robots will continue to enhance our lives.
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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