Nvidia and AMD Lead Hardware Pushes as Physical AI Dominates CES 2026
CES 2026 wraps up in Las Vegas with major hardware reveals from Nvidia and AMD, while physical AI and robotics emerge as the dominant trends of the show.
CES 2026 wraps up in Las Vegas as the consumer tech industry heads home after a busy week of major announcements. Tech giants like Nvidia, Sony, and AMD share the spotlight with smaller startups at the annual trade show. While artificial intelligence remains the central focus for the second consecutive year, the industry shifts its attention from agentic AI to physical AI as the buzziest topic of the event.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlights the upcoming Rubin computing architecture, which replaces the Blackwell architecture in the second half of this year with significant speed and storage upgrades. The company also unveils its Alpamayo family of open-source AI models designed specifically for autonomous vehicles. These moves reflect Nvidia's broader strategy to position its infrastructure as the foundational operating system for generalist robots.
AMD kicks off the event's keynotes with chair and CEO Lisa Su presenting new processors and strategic partnerships. Alongside these chip reveals, the show floor features robotics demonstrations everywhere, proving that the fusion of AI and physical machines is no longer just a concept. Attendees and reporters alike take note of how the hardware upgrades and AI oddities continue to define the unique atmosphere of the annual Las Vegas gathering.