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The concluding session of Samsung's CES 2026 Tech Forum series highlighted the human side of technology with leading designers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. today held the final session in its CES 2026 Tech Forum series, 'The Human Side of Tech: Designing a Future Worth Living,' at Samsung's The First Look space at The Wynn Las Vegas. The panel, moderated by Debbie Millman, host of 'Design Matters,' featured Samsung Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini and industry-leading designers Karim Rashid and Fabio Novembre.
With minimalism having defined the visual language of the tech industry for the past two decades, this panel of designers convened by Samsung asked: What comes next? Together, the panelists explored how warmer, more expressive and emotionally resonant technology can shape meaningful experiences in today's AI era, while also charting a path forward for the industry.
Design as an Act of Love
The session covered a shared view on the purpose of design as fundamentally people-first. "In recent years, design in tech has been somewhat uniform," said moderator Debbie Millman. "Compared to other industries, the uniformity in the world of tech is an anomaly. So what if we were to extend technology beyond specifications and functionality?"
Samsung is currently addressing this question by introducing meaning beyond products by focusing on how technology fits into people's lives, experiences and needs. The panelists discussed the growing importance of this mindset in the current landscape in which traditional barriers to entry such as access to tools, scale and technical capability continue to diminish.
The Human Side of Tech
The discussion highlighted technology's role in making intention, care and humanity visible in everyday life. Panelists noted that technology should help people recognize the thoughtfulness embedded in the products they invite into their homes and routines.
In this context, Samsung Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini shared Samsung's design purpose: to enrich the quality of people's lives through meaningful technology designed for humanity. He outlined the company's commitment to help people live longer, live better, live louder and live on through advanced technologies that support wellbeing, creativity and self-expression.
Panelist Karim Rashid added to this sentiment, saying, "When we think about physical things in our world, we think not only about diversity of choice but also the fact that we can develop strong connections to objects," he said. "Through design, you can end up with a very powerful, emotional connection with inanimate objects, or even products."
Designing for Human Values
The panel went on to explore how AI can unlock new possibilities for expression when shaped by human values. Panelists discussed a shared view that AI reaches its true potential when guided by Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination, not as a replacement for human creativity but as a force that expands it.
CDO Porcini articulated this with "AI × (EI + HI)," his approach to balancing Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination to bring meaning to innovation. While describing this philosophy, CDO Porcini said, "When we design and develop, AI is amplified by Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination. Then, when people use products, AI amplifies Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination." He added, "Do not fear technology. We are here to humanize it, guide it, and shape it."
Through these insights, the session reinforced the belief that technology should be humanized, guided and shaped to serve people's lives in increasingly new and meaningful ways.
Expressive Design Drives More Meaningful Experiences
The discussion reinforced the importance of expressive design in bringing human-centered purpose to life, creating experiences that reflect emotion, support self-expression, invite connection and stimulate imagination.
"Happiness is the aim of design," said Fabio Novembre. "Our pursuit of happiness is through design, making the impossible possible. I strongly believe in design, and that it must move back to the center of the stage."
Panelists noted that this reflects a shift from merely designing objects to designing experiences where emotion, meaning and identity are increasingly integral to how people relate to technology. This approach inspires a new kind of expression, resulting in designs that range from subtle and minimal to bold and imaginative — all meant to shape a future that isn't just worth living, but worth loving.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
The concluding session of Samsung's CES 2026 Tech Forum series highlighted the human side of technology with leading designers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. today held the final session in its CES 2026 Tech Forum series, 'The Human Side of Tech: Designing a Future Worth Living,' at Samsung's The First Look space at The Wynn Las Vegas. The panel, moderated by Debbie Millman, host of 'Design Matters,' featured Samsung Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini and industry-leading designers Karim Rashid and Fabio Novembre.
With minimalism having defined the visual language of the tech industry for the past two decades, this panel of designers convened by Samsung asked: What comes next? Together, the panelists explored how warmer, more expressive and emotionally resonant technology can shape meaningful experiences in today's AI era, while also charting a path forward for the industry.
Design as an Act of Love
The session covered a shared view on the purpose of design as fundamentally people-first. "In recent years, design in tech has been somewhat uniform," said moderator Debbie Millman. "Compared to other industries, the uniformity in the world of tech is an anomaly. So what if we were to extend technology beyond specifications and functionality?"
Samsung is currently addressing this question by introducing meaning beyond products by focusing on how technology fits into people's lives, experiences and needs. The panelists discussed the growing importance of this mindset in the current landscape in which traditional barriers to entry such as access to tools, scale and technical capability continue to diminish.
The Human Side of Tech
The discussion highlighted technology's role in making intention, care and humanity visible in everyday life. Panelists noted that technology should help people recognize the thoughtfulness embedded in the products they invite into their homes and routines.
In this context, Samsung Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini shared Samsung's design purpose: to enrich the quality of people's lives through meaningful technology designed for humanity. He outlined the company's commitment to help people live longer, live better, live louder and live on through advanced technologies that support wellbeing, creativity and self-expression.
Panelist Karim Rashid added to this sentiment, saying, "When we think about physical things in our world, we think not only about diversity of choice but also the fact that we can develop strong connections to objects," he said. "Through design, you can end up with a very powerful, emotional connection with inanimate objects, or even products."
Designing for Human Values
The panel went on to explore how AI can unlock new possibilities for expression when shaped by human values. Panelists discussed a shared view that AI reaches its true potential when guided by Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination, not as a replacement for human creativity but as a force that expands it.
CDO Porcini articulated this with "AI × (EI + HI)," his approach to balancing Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination to bring meaning to innovation. While describing this philosophy, CDO Porcini said, "When we design and develop, AI is amplified by Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination. Then, when people use products, AI amplifies Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination." He added, "Do not fear technology. We are here to humanize it, guide it, and shape it."
Through these insights, the session reinforced the belief that technology should be humanized, guided and shaped to serve people's lives in increasingly new and meaningful ways.
Expressive Design Drives More Meaningful Experiences
The discussion reinforced the importance of expressive design in bringing human-centered purpose to life, creating experiences that reflect emotion, support self-expression, invite connection and stimulate imagination.
"Happiness is the aim of design," said Fabio Novembre. "Our pursuit of happiness is through design, making the impossible possible. I strongly believe in design, and that it must move back to the center of the stage."
Panelists noted that this reflects a shift from merely designing objects to designing experiences where emotion, meaning and identity are increasingly integral to how people relate to technology. This approach inspires a new kind of expression, resulting in designs that range from subtle and minimal to bold and imaginative — all meant to shape a future that isn't just worth living, but worth loving.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Samsung Reimagines the Future of Design at CES 2026, Guiding Technology for Humanity
Samsung Reimagines the Future of Design at CES 2026, Guiding Technology for Humanity
Samsung Reimagines the Future of Design at CES 2026, Guiding Technology for Humanity
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BEIJING, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, ROBOTERA showcases its flagship robotics lineup, including the L7 full-size humanoid robot, the Q5 wheeled humanoid robot, and the XHAND1 dexterous hand. Together, these products embody the "Hexa-Core" concept, highlighting strength, agility, precision, stability, durability, and adaptability across multiple application scenarios.
L7: Full-Size Humanoid with Strength, Dexterity, and Multi-Robot Collaboration
The L7 is the first full-size bipedal humanoid robot in China to combine large-scale dynamic motion with fine manipulation. At CES 2026, L7 demonstrates ultra-low-latency full-body teleoperation, showcasing how its human-scale structure enables precise manipulation while maintaining exceptional stability during complex movements.
Standing 171 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, L7 features human-like proportions, 55 degrees of freedom, and can carry up to 20 kg with both arms, delivering agile, powerful, and well-balanced motion. It supports full bipedal and upper-body configurations, adapting to different deployment scenarios and reducing on-site integration costs.
Q5: High-DOF Humanoid for Natural Motion Replication
Positioned to redefine service robots, the Q5 wheeled humanoid platform features 44 DoF across the body, enabling accurate replication of human motion. During on-site demonstrations, Q5 interacts naturally with visitors, delivers gifts, and performs actions such as squatting to pick up objects with smooth, coordinated movements. Its slim and refined design makes it suitable not only for research purposes, but also for highly interactive commercial service environments.
XHAND1: Fully Direct-Drive Dexterous Hand with Professional Precision
XHAND1 is a fully direct-drive, five-fingered dexterous hand with 12 active degrees of freedom. It offers a maximum single-hand grip force of 80 N and can lift objects weighing up to 25 kg. With fast response and precise control, XHAND1 demonstrates professional-level manipulation, including fine force and angle control during on-site interactive demonstrations.
XHAND1 is already adopted by leading robotics companies such as Skild AI, Humanoid AI, and Extend Robotics, as well as top universities and research institutions including UC Berkeley, MIT, and ByteDance Seed.
Hardware Portfolio Highlights
From L7's powerful and dexterous full-body performance, to Q5's ultra-human-like presence, and XHAND1's high-precision manipulation, ROBOTERA's hardware portfolio demonstrates strong capabilities in mechanical performance, stability, flexibility, and multi-scenario deployment.
To date, ROBOTERA has cumulatively delivered over 600 units, with its products deployed across global exhibition, retail, and logistics environments, underscoring the reliability and real-world value of its hardware platforms.
BEIJING, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, ROBOTERA showcases its flagship robotics lineup, including the L7 full-size humanoid robot, the Q5 wheeled humanoid robot, and the XHAND1 dexterous hand. Together, these products embody the "Hexa-Core" concept, highlighting strength, agility, precision, stability, durability, and adaptability across multiple application scenarios.
L7: Full-Size Humanoid with Strength, Dexterity, and Multi-Robot Collaboration
The L7 is the first full-size bipedal humanoid robot in China to combine large-scale dynamic motion with fine manipulation. At CES 2026, L7 demonstrates ultra-low-latency full-body teleoperation, showcasing how its human-scale structure enables precise manipulation while maintaining exceptional stability during complex movements.
Standing 171 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, L7 features human-like proportions, 55 degrees of freedom, and can carry up to 20 kg with both arms, delivering agile, powerful, and well-balanced motion. It supports full bipedal and upper-body configurations, adapting to different deployment scenarios and reducing on-site integration costs.
Q5: High-DOF Humanoid for Natural Motion Replication
Positioned to redefine service robots, the Q5 wheeled humanoid platform features 44 DoF across the body, enabling accurate replication of human motion. During on-site demonstrations, Q5 interacts naturally with visitors, delivers gifts, and performs actions such as squatting to pick up objects with smooth, coordinated movements. Its slim and refined design makes it suitable not only for research purposes, but also for highly interactive commercial service environments.
XHAND1: Fully Direct-Drive Dexterous Hand with Professional Precision
XHAND1 is a fully direct-drive, five-fingered dexterous hand with 12 active degrees of freedom. It offers a maximum single-hand grip force of 80 N and can lift objects weighing up to 25 kg. With fast response and precise control, XHAND1 demonstrates professional-level manipulation, including fine force and angle control during on-site interactive demonstrations.
XHAND1 is already adopted by leading robotics companies such as Skild AI, Humanoid AI, and Extend Robotics, as well as top universities and research institutions including UC Berkeley, MIT, and ByteDance Seed.
Hardware Portfolio Highlights
From L7's powerful and dexterous full-body performance, to Q5's ultra-human-like presence, and XHAND1's high-precision manipulation, ROBOTERA's hardware portfolio demonstrates strong capabilities in mechanical performance, stability, flexibility, and multi-scenario deployment.
To date, ROBOTERA has cumulatively delivered over 600 units, with its products deployed across global exhibition, retail, and logistics environments, underscoring the reliability and real-world value of its hardware platforms.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
ROBOTERA Showcases Its "Hexa-Core" Robotics Lineup at CES 2026
