EP3-20 | AI News : CES 2026:Robotics、Physical AI and Agentic AI

EP3-20 | AI News : CES 2026:Robotics、Physical AI and Agentic AI

Author: Meet Global @Business Next Media January 12, 2026 Duration: 34:32


This episode of Deep Dive provides a comprehensive recap of CES 2026, highlighting a pivotal shift in the technology landscape from Generative AI (chatbots) to "Agentic AI" and "Physical AI." The discussion focuses on how AI is moving beyond the screen and cloud into the physical world to become the foundational infrastructure of consumer technology.

The hosts explain that this new era is defined by "agency"—software that proactively anticipates user needs and executes tasks across devices without waiting for prompts—marking a departure from the passive tools of the past few years.

The episode details specific innovations driving this shift, particularly the rise of local AI processing on PCs and smartphones to ensure privacy and speed (the "AI PC" era). It covers major developments in robotics, such as Hyundai's industrial integration of Boston Dynamics and new home assistants from Samsung and LG that aim to be helpful rather than just novelties.

Furthermore, the discussion touches on the explosion of health tech following new FDA guidance, featuring non-invasive monitoring and smart wellness devices, ultimately painting a picture of a future where technology becomes an invisible, proactive, and helpful layer in daily life.

這集 podcast 針對剛落幕的 CES 2026 進行了深入的趨勢分析,重點在於人工智慧(AI)的重大轉型:從單純的「生成式 AI」(如對話機器人)進化為具備主動執行能力的「代理 AI」(Agentic AI)與「實體 AI」(Physical AI)。節目指出,AI 已不再只是雲端上的軟體,而是成為各種硬體設備的基礎架構(Infrastructure)。透過 Lenovo 的情境感知筆電、Samsung 與 LG 的智慧家電生態系等案例,主持人解釋了 AI 如何從「等待指令」轉變為「預測需求並主動執行」,真正實現跨裝置的無縫協作。

除了軟體代理,節目也探討了 AI 進入實體世界的硬體突破。重點涵蓋了 NVIDIA 與現代汽車(Boston Dynamics)在工業與居家機器人上的進展,以及為了支援這些「邊緣運算」所需的強大晶片(如 NVIDIA RTX 50 系列與各家 NPU)。此外,討論觸及了 FDA 新規範放寬後帶來的健康科技爆發,例如非侵入式血糖監測與智慧馬桶等。整體而言,CES 2026 標誌著科技正從數位的對話框,大步邁向能感知、移動並協助人類處理實體任務的時代。



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There's a vibrant, often overlooked ecosystem of innovation humming away on an island in the Pacific. Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast pulls back the curtain on this world, offering a direct line to the founders, investors, and technologists shaping Taiwan's future. Each episode moves beyond headlines to explore the real stories behind the region's rise in cutting-edge fields like semiconductors, AI, and biotech. You'll hear candid conversations about the journey from garage to global scale, including the pursuit of that elusive unicorn status, and how these companies are building crucial bridges to markets across Asia and the world. Produced by Meet Global at Business Next Media, this series serves as an essential audio companion for anyone curious about the business and technology landscapes being redrawn today. It’s not just about what’s being built, but about the people building it and the unique position Taiwan holds in the global chain of innovation. Tune in for grounded, insightful discussions that connect the dots between ambitious ideas, practical execution, and international opportunity.
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