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CES 2026 Day 2: All of the coolest tech we saw on the show floor during the second day

<p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ces-2026-live-updates-and-gadget-reveals-during-the-biggest-tech-event-of-the-year-153146751.html" data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1">CES 2026’s[/url] second day was all about hands on time with new tech. From Lego’s most ambitious play experiment yet to assistive mobility tech, smart home ideas that actually feel affordable and robots that might one day fold your laundry, here’s what stood out most on January 7.</p><h2 id="jump-link-lego-smart-play">Lego Smart Play</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/DSCF9113.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/DSCF9113.jpg" style="height:1350px;width:2400px;" alt="Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Luke's Red Five X-Wing" data-uuid="bca427f8-4ac5-325b-9029-7414bd5697ac"/><figcaption>Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Luke's Red Five X-Wing</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Nathan Ingraham for Engadget</div></figure><p>LEGO’s new <a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/lego-smart-play-hands-on-using-smart-brick-technology-to-get-kids-to-play-together-133000740.html" data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1">Smart Play[/url] system feels far more compelling in person than it did on stage. The Smart Brick, combined with Smart Tags and Smart Minifigures, responds dynamically to movement, proximity and context, triggering sounds and interactions without screens or apps. Seeing kids physically act out Star Wars battles while the bricks reacted in real time made it clear this is designed first and foremost for active social play, not digital distraction.</p><h2 id="jump-link-wheelmove">WheelMove</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/WheelMove.JPG" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/WheelMove.JPG" style="height:3648px;width:5472px;" alt="A man sits in a manual wheelchair with an add-on attached that gives it a large central front wheel and raises the casters off the ground" data-uuid="6de563c8-09a1-48d9-b84b-34979a029fd9"/><figcaption>A man sits in a manual wheelchair with an add-on attached that gives it a large central front wheel and raises the casters off the ground</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Cheyenne MacDonald for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/transportation/wheelmove-gives-manual-wheelchairs-the-power-and-height-to-handle-rough-terrain-143000560.html" data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1">WheelMove’s motorized wheelchair attachment[/url] is compact, surprisingly quick to install and genuinely empowering in action. The add-on lifts a chair’s front wheels and adds powered assistance, making grass, cobblestones and slopes far easier to navigate. After seeing it demonstrated on uneven surfaces, it’s easy to imagine this opening up spaces that would otherwise be exhausting or inaccessible for manual wheelchair users.</p><h2 id="jump-link-throne">Throne</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/thronelede.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/thronelede.jpg" style="height:1200px;width:1800px;" alt="Image of the Throne Toilet Computer perched on the side of a toilet." data-uuid="1b6635a2-cf8b-41f8-9247-68a48520eee5"/><figcaption>Image of the Throne Toilet Computer perched on the side of a toilet.</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Daniel Cooper for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/throne-from-the-co-founder-of-whoop-uses-computer-vision-to-study-your-poop-150000606.html" data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1">Throne’s toilet-mounted health tracker[/url] is exactly as strange as it sounds, but it’s also thoughtfully designed. Using computer vision to analyze bowel movements and urination, the device aims to establish a personal baseline and flag changes over time, with gut health and GLP-1 users firmly in mind. It’s too early to judge accuracy, but seeing it in person made it feel less gimmicky and more like a niche wellness tool worth testing.</p><h2 id="jump-link-ikea-smart-home-gear">IKEA smart home gear</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/ikea_donut_lamp.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/ikea_donut_lamp.jpg" style="height:1807px;width:3213px;" alt="The popular VARMBLIXT donut lamp is now smart. " data-uuid="f80e26bd-8aa5-4a2b-81d2-4174cc5927cd"/><figcaption>The popular VARMBLIXT donut lamp is now smart. </figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Amy Skorheim for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ikeas-first-ces-appearance-included-a-6-matter-smart-bulb-172623474.html" data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1">IKEA’s first CES appearance[/url] leaned heavily into what it does best: simple, affordable design. The new Matter-compatible smart home range includes bulbs, plugs, remotes and sensors priced low enough to make smart homes feel accessible again. Standouts like the magnetically mounted BILREA remote and playful TEKLAN lamps showed that IKEA hasn’t sacrificed charm in its push toward interoperability.</p><h2 id="jump-link-switchbot">SwitchBot</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/switchbot_onero_.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/switchbot_onero_.jpg" style="height:1280px;width:1920px;" alt="Switchbot's Onero H1." data-uuid="b9f17b72-d378-446a-bdfa-2214e775b874"/><figcaption>Switchbot's Onero H1.</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Karissa Bell for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/switchbot-came-to-ces-with-a-laundry-robot-you-might-actually-be-able-to-buy-153000025.html" data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1">SwitchBot’s Onero H1[/url] was one of the most intriguing robots on the show floor because it’s meant to ship this year. The wheeled humanoid robot uses articulated arms and onboard AI to perform household chores, like loading a washing machine, albeit at a deliberate pace. Watching it work made the case that speed matters less than reliability when a robot can handle tasks while you’re not home.</p><h2 id="jump-link-eyebot-vision-testing">Eyebot vision testing</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/eyebotlede.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/eyebotlede.jpg" style="height:1013px;width:1800px;" alt="Image of the Eyebot Kiosk" data-uuid="9efeecb6-dfd1-4970-9eec-e9f4c69373c5"/><figcaption>Image of the Eyebot Kiosk</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Daniel Cooper for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/general/eyebot-promises-an-accurate-vision-test-in-a-couple-of-minutes-160000184.html" data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1">Eyebot’s self-service vision testing kiosk[/url] turns a 20-minute optometrist visit into a process that takes just a few minutes. The test is guided by a large touchscreen and reviewed remotely by a licensed eye doctor, striking a balance between automation and oversight. After comparing results with a recent traditional exam, the accuracy felt reassuring, even if it doesn’t replace full eye health screenings.</p><h2 id="jump-link-dephy-sidekick-sneakers">Dephy Sidekick sneakers</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/dephy_shoes_white_pair.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/dephy_shoes_white_pair.jpg" style="height:1280px;width:1920px;" alt="Dephy's Sidekick, which the company describes as &quot;footwear.&quot;" data-uuid="23b25767-a1cd-4e3c-9dbd-c3d339f5125b"/><figcaption>Dephy's Sidekick, which the company describes as &quot;footwear.&quot;</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Karissa Bell for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/wearables/these-robotic-sneakers-gave-me-a-surprising-boost-at-ces-174500005.html" data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1">Dephy’s Sidekick robotic sneakers[/url] deliver a subtle but noticeable boost with each step. The ankle-mounted exoskeleton adapts to your gait, and walking with it feels bouncy rather than overpowering, especially at lower assist levels. It’s not for everyone, but after hours on the CES floor, the idea of powered help for people with limited mobility started to make a lot of sense.</p><h2 id="jump-link-klipsch-headphones">Klipsch headphones</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/klipsch-1.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/klipsch-1.jpg" style="height:1440px;width:2560px;" alt="Klipsch Atlas HP-1" data-uuid="3d5deba8-4664-4b3e-bd2e-a5afc22147f7"/><figcaption>Klipsch Atlas HP-1</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Billy Steele for Engadget</div></figure><p>Klipsch’s return to headphones starts strong with the <a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/klipsch-atlas-hp-1-hands-on-a-return-to-hi-fi-headphones-at-ces-2026-130000415.html" data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1">Atlas HP-1[/url]. The wireless ANC model looks premium, borrows familiar design cues and delivers the brand’s warm, balanced sound in early demos. Pricing is still unknown, but based on build quality and audio alone, these feel positioned firmly at the high end.</p><h2 id="jump-link-clear-drop">Clear Drop</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/clear_drop_cpc.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/clear_drop_cpc.jpg" style="height:1491px;width:2650px;" alt="The Clear Drop soft plastics compactor next to a pile of the bricks it produces." data-uuid="cba4b76b-6a1d-4b19-9057-6c891d31cefb"/><figcaption>The Clear Drop soft plastics compactor next to a pile of the bricks it produces.</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Amy Skorheim for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/clear-drop-is-trying-to-do-something-about-all-those-plastic-bags-under-your-sink-140000254.html" data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1">Clear Drop’s home plastic compactor[/url] tackles a real recycling problem most households face. The machine takes bags and wraps them into dense bricks that can be shipped to partner recycling facilities, and watching it swallow soft plastics was oddly satisfying. It’s expensive and not perfect, but it’s one of the more practical attempts at dealing with waste outside municipal systems.</p><h2 id="jump-link-nosh-cooking-robot">Nosh cooking robot</h2><figure><img src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/noshlee.jpg" data-crop-orig-src="https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/noshlee.jpg" style="height:1200px;width:1800px;" alt="Nosh" data-uuid="4ad4395e-497b-4de1-af3b-8fcf8812814d"/><figcaption>Nosh</figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Daniel Cooper for Engadget</div></figure><p><a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/nosh-is-an-ai-cooking-robot-for-the-meal-prep-crowd-170000610.html" data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1">Nosh[/url] is an AI cooking robot designed for low-effort, sauce-heavy meals like soups, curries and pasta. Multiple ingredient trays allow you to prep meals ahead of time, then slide them in when you’re ready to eat. It’s not replacing real cooking anytime soon, but as an alternative to microwaved meals, it’s more appealing than expected.</p><p>Day two leaned heavily toward tech you could physically interact with, whether that meant flying Lego ships through the air, watching a robot load laundry or testing a vision exam in a kiosk. With more show-floor time still ahead, we’ll be back with additional hands-ons, impressions and daily recaps as <a target="_blank" class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/ces-2026-live-updates-and-gadget-reveals-during-the-biggest-tech-event-of-the-year-153146751.html" data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1">CES 2026[/url] continues.</p><p></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ces-2026-day-2-all-of-the-coolest-tech-we-saw-on-the-show-floor-during-the-second-day-134608348.html?src=rss

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