RiseLink Technologies took center stage at CES 2026 to showcase how AI is moving beyond the cloud and into everyday devices. The company brought together leaders from AI, hardware, and connected product fields to explore this shift. Through curated conversations, workshops, and exclusive industry gatherings, RiseLink emphasized its role as a key connector in the physical AI ecosystem.

Bringing the Physical AI Ecosystem Together

At CES 2026, RiseLink organized a special event called “The Blueprint for Physical AI: AI-Native Hardware Mixer.” This invite-only gathering aimed to align companies working across the entire AI stack, from chip design to product deployment. Attendees included startups and established brands like MiniMax, Agora, Wyze, Nanit, Luka AI, WowCube, and others pushing the boundaries of AI hardware and software.

The conversations focused on how edge intelligence, low-power connectivity, and integrated system design are essential for creating AI devices that work reliably in the real world. Participants shared insights on how AI models, hardware platforms, and applications need to be developed together from the start. The goal is to make smarter, more responsive devices that seamlessly integrate into daily life, whether in smart homes, robots, or personal assistants.

RiseLink’s CEO, Dr. Pengfei Zhang, highlighted this vision, saying, “The future of AI is physical. Intelligence must live where interaction happens — inside devices that are always on, power-efficient, and built with trust at their core.” This event underscored the importance of collaboration across different technical fields to build these next-generation products.

From Concept to Real Products: The ChooChoo Example

One of the key highlights was the unveiling of ChooChoo, an AI-powered educational toy designed for young children. Created by RiseLink’s Head of U.S., Dr. Diana Zhu, ChooChoo combines edge AI, ultra-low-power connectivity, and conversational AI in a friendly device for kids. It aims to support early language skills through interactive reading and storytelling, making learning engaging and responsive.

ChooChoo showcases how physical AI hardware can work in practice. By processing AI algorithms locally on the device, it can respond instantly to children’s interactions while maintaining privacy and safety. This approach reduces reliance on cloud servers and ensures the device is always ready to engage, which is crucial for toys and other everyday devices.

RiseLink’s demonstration of ChooChoo highlights the importance of system-level design—integrating chips, software, and hardware—to create reliable, real-world AI products. It also shows how the physical AI stack is coming together, making AI more accessible and useful in everyday environments.

Overall, CES 2026 marked a significant step forward in how physical AI devices are being designed and deployed. RiseLink’s efforts to bring industry leaders together and showcase practical examples like ChooChoo are helping shape a future where AI is embedded in the devices we use daily. As the ecosystem continues to evolve, collaboration across chips, algorithms, and product design will be key to building smarter, more trusted AI solutions for everyone.

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