Hello everyone, Dr. Edwin Hernandez here, reporting live from the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES 2026! The world’s largest and most influential tech event is in full swing (January 6-9, 2026), and the energy is electric. With the freshly renovated LVCC campus—featuring its stunning new Grand Lobby connecting North and Central Halls—booths are packed with breakthroughs in AI, mobility, robotics, sensors, and beyond.
In this episode, I take you on a walking tour through key highlights from the Central Hall and surrounding areas, capturing the pulse of what’s shaping our future. From autonomous vehicle tech to haptic innovations and AI-powered everyday tools, here’s a quick timeline of the action:
0:00 – Introduction & Camera Troubles: I kick things off with some real-time troubleshooting—because even at CES, tech doesn’t always cooperate on the first try!
0:55 – Bosch – Brake-by-Wire Technology: Diving into Bosch’s advanced by-wire brake system, perfect for Level 5 autonomy. With just 7mm of pedal travel before the signal engages, it fully decouples the mechanical link—pure electronic precision (full segment at 3:16).
4:27 – Bosch – EV Battery Production & Robotics: A closer look at Bosch’s automated lines for EV battery manufacturing and impressive robotic demos.
5:02 – Smart Sensors for XR Headsets: High-sensitivity tactile sensors that elevate interaction in Extended Reality headsets (demo at 5:18).
6:50 – Bosch Home Appliances & Tools: Shifting to consumer tech—smart home appliances, sensors, and pro-grade tools.
7:54 – TDK Corporation – Haptics & Formula 1 Simulator: TDK’s standout demo: a Formula 1 simulator driven by their embedded sensors and controllers, plus automated haptic feedback (deeper dive at 8:28). 8:48 – TDK Automotive & Smart Glass Tech: Imaging radar, front cameras, wireless EV charging coils, and innovative smart glass applications (more at 9:02).
10:31 – Kodak – Reinventing the Brand: The iconic name is back with smartwatches, advanced binocular tech, and cutting-edge lenses (quick tour at 10:36).
11:39 – LG & HDMI Organization: Exploring LG’s immersive displays and stopping by the HDMI booth for the latest in high-definition interfaces.
12:41 – Advanced Robotics & Manufacturing: Robots from Terodan Robotics and Universal Robotics, plus AI-driven quality control in modern manufacturing (highlights at 13:19).
13:40 – Excel Value – AI Recording Solution: An exclusive chat about their all-in-one AI earbud case that transcribes talks, distinguishes up to 10 voices, and auto-generates meeting summaries and minutes (interview starts at 13:47).
15:56 – The Rise of AI in Design & Manufacturing: My on-the-ground reflections on how AI is now deeply embedded across design, engineering, marketing, and sales pipelines.
16:26 – Westinghouse & IEEE: Checking out Westinghouse’s latest TVs and swinging by the IEEE booth for insights from the electrical and electronics engineering community.
17:35 – Electric Scooters & Mobility: A showcase of the latest in personal electric transport—scooters, bikes, and more.
18:09 – Conclusion: Wrapping up from the Central Hall as we head toward the North Hall for even more discoveries.