Lego robots, smart wardrobes and 3 other things we learned at the world's biggest tech show

11 months ago

Robots of all shapes and sizes have been vying for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. From the cute Lego robots that you want to pick up and play with to the scarier looking creations you want to back away from, they seem to be lurking around every convention centre corner.

Of course, some robotics aren’t in humanoid form but are just as fascinating – clothes-folding wardrobe, anyone?

Here’s our pick of the latest goings-on as CES hits its stride on day three (as did our reporter).

1. Lego robots

Lego has a long history of creating things you want to play with, and they’re not showing signs of changing that habit any time soon of their latest project is anything to go by.

WeDo 2.0 is all about discovery for kids – teaching them about software and engineering through Lego bricks. In short, using a kit and an app, you can build a Lego robot.

2. Other robots

They really are taking over, and despite their best efforts some of them do look quite creepy.

These guys, however, we like.

3. Smart wardrobes are now a thing

Perhaps the greatest idea in the history of technology? A smart, robotic wardrobe that folds up all your clothes for you. How could you say no?

4. CES is a lot to take in

170,000 people. 2.4 million square feet of convention centre floor space filled with drones, robots, driverless cars and wearables. CES is intense, and for some, it was all too much to take in.

5. And it’s huge

As our fitness tracker data can confirm.