Agricultural Innovation Shines at CES 2026

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held from January 6-9, turned the spotlight on agricultural automation and artificial intelligence (AI). Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Kubota and Bobcat unveiled their latest innovations aimed at revolutionizing farming practices.

Kubota’s Smart Farming Solutions

At booth #6001, Kubota North America presented its cutting-edge smart farming strategy, featuring an autonomous 105.7-horsepower diesel Kubota M5 Narrow tractor, developed in collaboration with agtech company Agtonomy.

The company also introduced a versatile transformer robot named KVPR, capable of expanding, contracting, and moving in multiple directions, making it ideal for various operations throughout the seasons. Equipped with a Digital Twinning System, the KVPR allows users to engage in real-time data monitoring, as detailed in a recent press release from Kubota.

“Physical AI is a key inflection point for our industry and for Kubota. Decision-making, obstacle detection, and voice recognition capabilities mean AI real-time insights will now inform tasking, labor assignments, and efficiency improvements. This is just the beginning of what is possible when you design technology around human needs,” said Brett McMickell, CTO for Kubota North America.

Bobcat’s Autonomous Advancements

Joining the ranks of innovators, Doosan Bobcat unveiled the RogueX3, an advanced autonomous electric vehicle loader, during the show at booth #5840. This modular machine can be configured to run on electric, diesel, hydrogen, or hybrid systems, as noted in the company’s press release.

Bobcat also presented a suite of AI features, including Service.AI, a platform designed to support dealers and technicians with real-time diagnostics and repair manuals. Additionally, the prototype Collision Warning and Avoidance System was showcased, which utilizes advanced imaging radar to detect potential collisions, thus enhancing safety in operations.

Consumer Tech Revolutionizing Indoor Agriculture

In the indoor agriculture sphere, the AI company Luya Tech introduced its microgreens nutrition system at booth #62039. This innovative product allows consumers to cultivate microgreens in their homes, as described in a press release.

Leveraging AI, cameras, and sensors, the Luya system monitors the growth of microgreens, automatically adjusting factors like humidity, temperature, and nutrition. Using pre-seeded trays, akin to capsule coffee machines, users can customize their crops for flavor and nutritional content via a mobile app. “Luya turns the home into a personal nutrition factory,” said Chunjun Wang, founder and CEO of Luya Tech.