It’s January again and you know what that means: the latest and greatest in the world of technology are making their debut at CES 2025, the consumer electronics tradeshow held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As in years past, a long line of impressive robots, capable of a range of abilities, will be introduced at the trade show. Following is a list of those robots expected to strut their stuff this year.

Wisson Robotics

First up is general-purpose robot manufacturer Wisson Robotics’ line of Pliabot Robots. These robots, according to their manufacturer, are soft robots designed for a range of applications — from aerial operations to electric vehicle charging, among others — and that mimic characteristics of the pliability of human muscles by using a combination of soft bionic muscles and neuronic intelligence.

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Outperforming their rigid robotic counterparts in terms of load-to-weight ratio, pliability and agility, the Pliabot line of soft robots feature bionic Pliabot muscles, joint and arms.

Mixi

A 2025 Honoree in Robotics at this year's show, Romi Lacatan is a new palm-top, emotional-support artificial intelligence (AI) robot from companion robot maker Mixi. Romi Lacatan is reportedly capable of holding complex, real-time

Source: Mixi conversations with users. Mixi explained that Romi Lacatan can quickly interject as the user is still talking and it will make appropriate comments according to what the robot “sees” and “hears.” This is possible, its makers explained, thanks to the development of a deep-learning model that humanizes the robot and a cloud system that coordinates Romi Lacatan’s verbal, physical and visual expressions that simulate in-person conversation experiences and thus reduces the feelings of loneliness in users.

Kailas Robotics

Another 2025 Honoree in Robotics at CES, MobiRobo from robotic arm manufacturer Kailas Robotics, is an ultralight, dexterous robotic arm that operates even when in motion. Unlike currently available robotic arms, which tend to be heavy, bulky and fixed to one place, the MobiRobo can be mounted on drones, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and humanoids. Source: Kailas Robotics

Weighing roughly 5.5 lbs, MobiRobo is capable of automatic recognition and can reportedly catch objects while moving on unstable platforms — like drones — and without requiring a solid base.

The MobiRobo is intended for applications such as high-altitude work, external wall inspections, exterior cleaning, remote sample collection and hands-free delivery services, among others.

WATA AI Inc.

A CES 2025 Honoree in XR Technologies & Accessories and Artificial Intelligence, WATA, a logistics technology company, will introduce its logistics stock-taking robot at CES 2025. This stock-taking robot, according to its developers, automates the process of stock-taking in warehouses, which is typically done manually. The company suggests that the stock-taking robot promises to minimize human labor and errors and improve accuracy.

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A sustainable generative warehouse digital twin is also offered, incorporating automatic stock-taking alongside the simultaneous execution of key functions such as 3D map generation, multi-entity recognition, shape data collection for stored logistics, label and barcode detection, and storage location verification.

Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based manufacturer of AI-driven service robots, is introducing not one, but four of its robotics solutions for the hospitality and healthcare industries at this year’s CES.

Richtech Robotics’ ADAM and Scorpion AI-powered service solutions will reportedly be on display at the consumer electronics show. According to the company, both ADAM and Scorpion rely on NVIDIA AI technology to interact with customers, offer personalized recommendations according to mood and preferences, adapt to environmental changes, and learn and mimic tasks similar to humans, with high levels of precision and accuracy. The company is also debuting two of its autonomous delivery robots, Matradee Plus and Medbot at CES 2025.

Kubota North America

Earning a "Best of Innovation" in the Industrial Equipment and Machinery product category at CES 2025, the Kubota KATR from Kubota North America, is a compact, four-wheeled robot with a stable cargo deck platform as well as stability control features that enable it to perform work in both off-road agricultural and construction work environments, as well as on hills and slopes.

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Further, KATR, which is powered by either combustion engine or electric drive, can be controlled either remotely or by an onboard controller and features a load capacity of 240 kg.

Itone

Korean robotics firm Itone has developed a robot, dubbed the Conit Runner, that autonomously travels across wet concrete at 10 mph, adding rows of grooves with its two 15-inch wheels. By creating such deep indentations on the wet concrete surfaces, shear strength between concrete layers is improved, thereby reducing the amount of rebar needed. Further, building safety is improved, construction times are reduced and material costs are cut, the company explained.

According to its developers, the Conit Runner avoids obstacles — like rebar — using lidar, cameras, ultrasound sensors and inertial measurement units (IMU). The robot can also measure the hardness of concrete.

Using the Conit Runner, the company suggests, could potentially reduce the need for rebar reinforcement by up to 30% and accelerate construction times by 85%.

For more on the Conit Runner, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Itone.

Tesollo Inc.

A robotic hand designed to mimic human dexterity developed by robotics firm Tesollo Inc. will make its debut at CES 2025. The DG-3F05, which was created using grasping algorithms, features four joints per finger, adding up to 12 joints across the robotic hand’s three fingers. Designed for handling irregular and non-standardized objects, the DG-3F05 is appropriate for gripping, moving and assembling tasks in the logistics industry and the service sector.

For more on the DG-3F05, which is also a CES 2025 Honoree in Robotics, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Tesollo, Inc.

THOTH

A CES 2025 Honoree in Sustainability & Energy/Power, Robotics and Human Security for All, the DisMantleBot from logistics automation firm THOTH is set to make its CES 2025 debut. According to its developers, the DisMantleBot is a modular robotic system designed specifically to dismantle electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

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To accomplish this, the DisMantleBot determines what level of disassembly — complete or partial — is necessary according to battery grades and then chooses the appropriate disassembly methods, for instance separation and cutting. The battery packs are reportedly disassembled into modules, modules into cells, and cells into components including anodes, cathodes and separators. DisMantleBot also disassembles all related components, including battery covers, wires, hoses, connectors, cushioning materials, bolts and nuts.

TomBot

A lifelike robotic pet from the robot maker Tombot will be unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The fully autonomous Labrador Retriever puppy called “Jennie” is designed to comfort and support seniors with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, as well as children and adults facing mental health challenges including anxiety, loneliness, autism, depression, PTSD and stress.

Jennie reportedly mimics the sounds, movements and interactions of a real puppy and promises to reduce the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia — including depression, hallucinations and aggressive outbursts — and thus the need for psychotropic medications.

Check back with Electronics360 for the latest coverage of the CES 2025 tradeshow, which is being held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, through Friday, January 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.