Switchbot presents Obboto and AI Globe at CES 2026
The company Switchbot took advantage of the CES 2026 stage to unveil two innovations that bring artificial intelligence to everyday objects. These devices, Obboto and AI Globe, represent a step toward more tangible interactions with technology in the home and office. 🤖💡
Obboto: the robotic companion for your workspace
Obboto is designed as a desktop robotic assistant. This device integrates a circular touch screen, a camera, and moves on a mobile base. Its main function is to act as a control center to manage other smart devices.
Main features of Obboto:- Recognizes faces and can follow the person it interacts with.
- Projects content onto various surfaces to expand its utility.
- Responds to voice commands and gestures, eliminating the need for traditional interfaces.
While some imagine a future with humanoid robots, others bet on putting a screen on wheels on your desk.
AI Globe: lighting that responds and assists
On the other hand, AI Globe is a luminous sphere designed for the desktop. It combines adaptable ambient lighting with the capabilities of an integrated voice assistant, thanks to its speakers and microphones.
Key functionalities of AI Globe:- Its lighting system changes color and synchronizes with the Switchbot ecosystem.
- Automatically adjusts the light tone based on the activity it detects, to improve concentration or relax.
- Functions as a central hub to control devices via voice commands.
Integrating AI into the physical environment
Switchbot's strategy focuses on integrating AI in a physical and interactive way, moving away from abstract concepts. Both Obboto and AI Globe aim to enhance user interaction with their digital environment in a more natural and perceptible way. The artificial intelligence revolution advances, not only with software, but with hardware that rolls and changes color on the desktop.