CES 2025 was packed full of excitement for Team TEAL and the event showcased some of the most groundbreaking technological advancements on the horizon. Originating as a trade show for retail buyers, CES has evolved into the ultimate proving ground for global innovators and next-generation technologies. It’s now where businesses forge partnerships, strike deals, and unveil visionary breakthroughs.

From industry-shaping keynotes from companies like NVIDIA and Delta Airlines to cutting-edge demonstrations on the show floor, this year highlighted the best in connected technologies with two common themes: AI and Automation. While it’s impossible to sum up all of the innovations we saw at the show, we’re including our roundup of the standout trends and solutions that caught our attention at CES this year.

Automated Smart Industrial Machines

The AgTech Revolution

AgTech continues to redefine agriculture with autonomous advancements that are revolutionizing how farms operate.

John Deere stole the show with its remotely operated tractor. Attendees controlled an 8RX tractor thousands of miles away on Deere’s Austin, Texas, test farm. They also expanded their autonomous lineup, which now includes lower-horsepower tractors, spraying technologies for specialty crops, and a new autonomous lawn mower for commercial landscapers. Highlighting their commitment to automation in construction, John Deere also showcased their autonomous articulated dump truck.

Kubota impressed visitors with its award-winning KATR robot, a four-wheeled field robot capable of independent operation and a “follow me” function. But the true innovation lay in their plant health solutions, including “Flash” for AI-driven plant imagery analysis, and the Smart Plant Imager, which captures hyperspectral data to help specialty crop growers optimize yields. Kubota’s Agri Concept 2.0 tractor was particularly notable thanks to its new operator cab, giving farmers flexibility between manual and autonomous operation.

Caterpillar spotlighted its capabilities in electrification and autonomy with its massive 55,000-pound electric Cat 972 Wheel Loader. The hands-on Cat Command live demo allowed CES attendees to operate an excavator remotely—a clear example of how CAT autonomous solutions are reshaping construction sites.

Learn more about the future of farming and agtech here: The Future of Agriculture: Will Robots Replace Farmers?

Connected Jobsites

Autonomous solutions are transforming jobsites and improving efficiency across industries. JLG and Oshkosh AeroTech showcased cutting-edge technologies for both industrial and aviation applications.

JLG demonstrated how their ClearSky™ technology is enabling connected worksites with IoT functionality, driving operational visibility and efficiency.

Oshkosh AeroTech’s autonomy, sustainability, and connectivity solutions aim to revolutionize airport operations. Their intelligent monitoring systems and ClearSky Smart Fleet™ platform are shaping the future of connected airports.

Reliable connectivity remains critical for these innovations. TEAL’s eSIM technology supports seamless global network access, ensuring these autonomous and connected solutions function smoothly across diverse environments.

Learn more about the future of connected job sites here: The Rise of Robots in Construction and the Impact of Mission Critical Connectivity

Robotics at Every Turn

Robots were among the most captivating innovations at CES 2025, permeating nearly every aspect of life.

Pudu Robotics launched its D9 humanoid robot designed to assist in various tasks across multiple industries, while Richtech Robotics unveiled their Scorpion model, an AI-powered assistant aimed at the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Equipped with NVIDIA’s AI technology, the Scorpion was notably one of the best robotic baristas we’ve encountered! Even South Korea’s Samsung surprised everyone with its playful spherical Ballie robot, equipped with a projector. The little bot is expected to hit consumers’ homes this year.

Unitree’s Go 2 quadrupedal dog bot entertained with tricks like flips and walking on two legs. Priced at $1,600, it offers an affordable alternative to similar robots like Boston Dynamics’ Spot.

For the home and garden, robotic vacuum cleaners like the lightweight Roborock Saros Z70 and Eureka J15 Max Ultra unveiled functions to detect spills and untangle brushes, while next-gen robotic mowers like Segway Navimow and Lymow Robot Mower showcased advanced features, including mulching debris and autonomous navigation across rugged terrain. Learn more about lawnbots here: The Rise of the Lawnbot: How Robotic Lawn Mowers are Revolutionizing Lawncare

Learn more about the future of autonomous robots here: The Role of Autonomous Robots and eSIM Technology in Modern Industries 

Supporting the Future of EVs

Electrification remained a defining trend. Emerging players in the EV infrastructure space, such as Mercedes, Chaevi, Star Charge, and EVSIS, demonstrated impressive growth. Innovations in EV applications continue to shape the automotive sector.

Find out how TEAL is helping to overcome challenges to rolling out EV Chargers globally: The Reality of EV Charging Station Reliability

Autonomous Vehicles and Mobility

CES 2025 saw an impressive display of advancements in autonomous driving and AI-powered mobility solutions. Companies including Waymo, May Mobility, and Zoox provided insights into the future of robotaxis. Zoox even offered media rides throughout CES, showcasing the practicality and reliability of their autonomous vehicles.

On the flying front, Xpeng’s personal flying drone demonstrated just how close the reality of flying cars is, offering compact design and functionality that can fit in the back of a truck.

Fleet Management Innovations

Fleet management remained an area of focus, with companies such as Geotab and Bosch introducing platforms to optimize vehicle performance. Tools like JLG’s ClearSky Fleet Management and Oshkosh CAMS (Collision Avoidance Mitigation System) leveraged AI to enhance safety, improve vehicle operations, and reduce risk. CAMS was particularly notable for its life-saving collision alerts, offering critical advance notice for emergency responders.

A new entrant to the Fleet telematics sector was Akteena, a video telematics solution boasting a sleek solution requiring no external gateway.

Find out how TEAL is Revolutionizing Fleet Management.

Micromobility Isn’t Dead!

Many e-bike and scooter brands were exhibiting at the show this year. Vmax released six new scooters for its 2025 lineup, Aima Technology Group revealed several new e-bikes, and Heybikes released a mid-drive fat tire model. Segment leader Segway also launched two new e-bikes that are equipped with the company’s suite of smart tech and features called Intelligent Ride System.

Flitescooter by Flite: Imagine a paddleboard with handlebars for balance and control, but it has an electric motor that allows you to hover above the water as you move. It’s a take on foiling, a water sport where you ride a board with a hydrofoil that lifts you above the water. The hydrofoil’s wings create lift, similar to an airplane wing. But with Flitescooter you don’t need waves or wind.

Searching for Solutions That Advance America’s Defense Needs

The U.S. Army xTech Prize Competition Program has launched xTechLive, the program’s first on-the-spot pitch competition for eligible small- to medium-sized businesses attending CES. Led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, xTechLive will award up to $100,000 in cash prizes to selected participants.

Read more about The Rise of Autonomous Robots in Warfare: A Look Into the Future of Connected Combat

These are just some of the highlights from this year’s CES and we’re excited to see these new technologies in the wild. See you in Las Vegas next year!

Final Thoughts

The standout theme of CES 2025 was undoubtedly AI and automation, but the underying theme across all of the solutions that were showcased was connectivity . With solutions across industries focused on improving operational efficiencies, safety, and sustainability through comprehensive integration, the growing importance of reliable global cellular connectivity, enabled by innovations like TEAL’s eSIM—are a crucial component for deploying cutting-edge technologies worldwide.

At TEAL we’re proud to be helping leading companies across various industries but what makes TEAL’s eSIM technology stand out?

We’re saving our customers millions of dollars by eliminating the need for expensive roaming fees and dealing with MVNOs that are selling off a carrier’s rate card. Our eSIMs can be programmed over the air, making it easy to connect any compatible device remotely onto any network. No need to swap out SIM cards or manage contracts with multiple connectivity providers. With one eSIM from TEAL you can easily connect your devices onto any network around the world on-demand.

We are the only eSIM solution that enables native core connectivity onto America’s three tier-1 carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T) without roaming and we give your business acesss to connect your devices onto thousands of networks worldwide. That’s the TEAL advantage!

Find out how eSIM from TEAL can help your business.

As we look ahead, TEAL is thrilled to continue supporting industries with cutting-edge connectivity solutions. If you’re interested in learning more about how TEAL is shaping the future of connected technologies, reach out to us today!

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Here’s to making 2025 the most connected year yet!