ALLEX Wows CES 2026 with 40N Handshake Demos, NVIDIA Talks

CES Spotlight Ignites

At CES 2026's Unveiled event in early January, WIRobotics captivated crowds with live demonstrations of its ALLEX humanoid robot, showcasing handshake interactions that peaked at 40N fingertip force for remarkably human-like grip strength. The booth at Venetian Expo drew executives from NVIDIA, sparking talks on potential collaborations to enhance AI-driven humanoid scalability. These sessions, progressing toward joint tech development, signal ALLEX's momentum just months after its upper body reveal in summer 2025, positioning it as a frontrunner in responsive robotics for everyday human partnership.

Grip Mastery Redefined

ALLEX's high-DOF hand, with 15 degrees of freedom sized like a human palm, senses forces as subtle as 100 grams-force without tactile sensors, enabling fluid handshakes and object manipulations that feel intuitive. This compliance allows dynamic responses to human touch, turning simple greetings into showcases of precision and safety. Demonstrators at CES highlighted how the hand's 0.3mm repeatability handles delicate passes, like transferring tools or medical items, while supporting hook grips over 30kg for heavier lifts, all in a 700g lightweight package.

Frictionless Motion Breakthrough

Engineers at WIRobotics engineered ALLEX's arms with ultra-low friction and rotational inertia, over 10 times below typical collaborative bots, paired with backdrivable actuators for seamless force-position-stiffness control. Gravity compensation across the upper body, including the waist, sustains high-load poses without strain, as seen in CES demos where ALLEX maintained steady interactions amid crowds. This whole-body compliance eliminates traditional force sensors, fostering safer co-existence with people through inherent adaptability.

Everyday Impact Horizons

Recent trials position ALLEX for healthcare scenarios, like assisting elderly patients with gentle rehab exercises via its WIM ecosystem ties, or serving drinks in hospitality with precise pouring. In factories, it navigates assembly lines alongside workers, handling light components safely. CES visitors tested these potentials firsthand, from companionship chats to tool passing, underscoring ALLEX's shift from rigid automation to empathetic aid that enhances human workflows without intrusion.

Skill Architecture Unveiled

ALLEX's bipedal frame, at 165 cm tall, 60 cm wide, and 40 cm deep with 55kg full assembly, empowers prolonged interaction sessions thanks to its industrial-grade lithium core promising 5 years of battery life. Cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonics, force sensing, IMUs, and proximity detectors fuel dexterous skills like nuanced handshakes and obstacle navigation via SLAM, visual odometry, inertial aids, and outdoor GPS. Wheeled base options hit 1.2 m/s speeds for swift delivery of packages, tools, or meds, while compliant joints and emergency stops ensure gentle human encounters.

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