Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

No Comment Video. Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 18/06/2026 - 18:18 GMT+2 France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Among the first attractions greeting visitors are AI-powered humanoid robots from Chinese company Unitree, performing boxing movements, balancing exercises and other demonstrations. Robotic dogs also navigate through exhibition halls crowded with technology professionals and investors. The displays highlight growing interest in machines designed to work alongside people in warehouses, factories and logistics centres. Organisers say this year's event focuses on practical uses of AI, showing how businesses are already applying the technology across a wide range of sectors. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Beyond robotics, companies are presenting AI-driven products aimed at everyday life. Samsung is showcasing connected appliances, including a smart refrigerator capable of tracking food items and generating digital shopping lists through a touchscreen interface. Interactive educational games and large digital displays are also drawing attention across the exhibition floor. The event, running until 20 June in Paris, has attracted start-ups and industry leaders from around the world. Discussions involving technology executives and international delegations are expected to focus on innovation, digital infrastructure and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in both business and consumer products. vivatech New technologies Artificial intelligence Humanoid robot Paris France Top stories Now playing Next Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris Now playing Next Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes Now playing Next Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 18th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next How do Iranians and Israelis view the US-Iran deal? Now playing Next Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements Now playing Next Israel says one soldier killed in Lebanon following Wednesday clashes Now playing Next EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law Now playing Next Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water? Now playing Next Bus with Belarus children hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims Now playing Next Read the full text of the 14-point US-Iran deal as released by Tehran Now playing Next Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0' Now playing Next French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Toy Story 5' - You've got a friend in tech? Now playing Next Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old 'proto-Stonehenge' just a few miles from the famous monument Now playing Next Salesforce France CEO: Both leaders and employees need to adapt to AI ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription No Comment Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles No Comment UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash No Comment Moment Trump signs US-Iran deal at Palace of Versailles Travel News World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route Europe Today Besides Trump, nobody believes deal will last, former US general says Europe News Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM The Cube Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7 Russia Video: Hundreds of drones target Russia in major Ukrainian attack Tech News Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe Europe in Motion Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest? Europe News Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0' ADVERTISEMENT Europe Today Watch: Behind closed doors—Ukraine, taxes, and trade at this week's European Council Summit Europe News Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week Europe Today Europe Today: NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget Business 50-year tax incentives and new financial centre unveiled at Tashkent forum Culture Series Hidden figures: Stephan Gladieu on photographing the people of North Korea Sport Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win USA Trump signs initial deal to end Iran war and open Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks continue No Comment Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT