At the recently opened AWE 2026 (China Home Appliance and Consumer Electronics Exhibition) in Shanghai, the atmosphere in the tech world has changed. If you still think AI is just a chat window on the screen, the robotic vacuum that can climb stairs, the AI glasses that can "identify ingredients," and the robotic arm that can "write calligraphy" on display will completely change your perception. This year, "Physical AI" has officially taken over the second half of consumer electronics.

Walking into the 140,000 square meter exhibition area, the most obvious feeling is that traditional home appliance giants are collectively redefining their products through large models. Roborock has taken over an entire exhibition hall, showcasing its full range of "Physical AI" new products, from robots that can fold clothes to all-in-one home assistants. Meanwhile, Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus and EcoVacs' AI biometric companion dog "Mao Tu'er" have become the center of attention. Robots are no longer toys in the laboratory but are rapidly becoming "family members" that can be taken home for just 3999 yuan.

The kitchen appliance sector is also undergoing a "brain upgrade." 老板电器 released AI cooking glasses equipped with the "Shen Shi Large Model," which can guide you on how much salt to add and when to flip the food by simply looking at the ingredients through an AR interface; Fangtai showcased a highly integrated automated cooking system. As TCL Industries officials said, AI is evolving from the early "smart for the sake of smart" to truly solving user pain points.

In addition, old industry giants such as Haier Smart Home, Gree, and Hisense have also revealed their "AI muscles." From companion robots that can sense when the elderly fall to the Musie smart bed that responds in milliseconds, AI is descending from the cloud into every physical scenario. In 2026, large models have been fully integrated into our daily lives, and the boundary between the physical world and the digital world is rapidly disappearing.