CES 2026 Part 4: Technology Is Ready. Humans Aren’t.

In this episode, I reflect on four open questions that emerged during my time in Las Vegas. Where is the automotive industry heading as vehicles become software-defined platforms? What role will CES play for the mobility industry in the future? How are automotive HMIs evolving as systems become more intelligent and autonomous? And do robots truly have a meaningful role to play in our homes and workplaces? The real challenge for the coming decade is no longer technological capability, it is human relevance. The winners will not be those who build the most advanced systems, but those who best understand human cognition, trust, and interaction. CES 2026 may not have delivered definitive answers. But it made one thing clear: the future of technology will be decided not by machines replacing humans, but by systems that understand, support, and empower them.