9 weird, wonderful and terrifying robots we’ve seen at CES 2025 so far from an android companion to a robotic mixologist [Video]

LAS VEGAS — Not only have tens of thousands of people descended on Las Vegas for CES 2025, but numerous robots of all shapes and sizes are at the international tech event too. From therapeutic machines to robot dogs and everything in between, CES 2025 proved that robotics has come on in leaps and bounds in recent months.

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and engineering advancements, all kinds of cute, amusing, helpful, unusual — and terrifying — machines are now emerging. These are the highlights that Live Science picked out at this year’s show.

1. Pixar-looking robotic lamp

If you crossed the iconic Pixar lamp with a stylish, wooden side table, you might get something that looks a bit like Mi-Mo. Developed by Jizai, Mi-Mo is the first iteration of the company’s general-purpose customizable AI robot, with standard and pro models available. We spotted the little robot waving using one …