Robotics: Industry leaders have been promising a breakthrough in robotics, and CES 2025 seemed to be the peak of robotic innovation.

AI: AI was still the industry’s focal point.

Automotive: The term “Software Defined Vehicle” was increasingly heard, with automakers realizing that advanced infotainment systems will be key differentiators for their vehicles.

Entertainment: CES became famous for its showcase of groundbreaking entertainment products.

3M presented how they are using advanced materials and engineering solutions to address these top three trends in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

1. Electrification
2. Connectivity
3. Sustainability

Honda debuted the sleek Honda 0 Series EV Prototypes. Honda’s full-electric 0 Series advanced concepts become prototypes, arriving with the newly announced Asimo OS onboard.

Asimo OS is named after Honda’s humanoid robot and pays tribute to the robotics research that launched autonomous car tech.

ZEEKR showcased its electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

ZEEKR envisioned the Mix to be for small (relatively wealthy) families and lifestyle-ers who want a car to serve as a third space to meet or use outside of the house.

This China-only van has seats that swivel around 270 degrees, turning itself into a rolling living room, remote office and vacation spot.

The Zeekr 009 Grand 2025 is a luxury, four-seater electric MPV, focusing on a premium, spacious, and technologically advanced rear passenger experience with features like reclining seats, large entertainment screens, and high-end materials, essentially positioning it as a “mobile lounge” for high-end business travelers.

It is a more luxurious, four-seat variant of the standard Zeekr 009, with a focus on rear-seat comfort and amenities, showcasing its advanced technology and design elements.

Scout Motors made its debut at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

All Scout vehicles are designed to meet the needs of modern explorers with all the latest smart technologies.

The Terra  truck is available with in-vehicle satellite connectivity, which is redefining what it means to stay connected off the grid.

The Traveler SUV has the right balance of touch, tech, and connection that will bring people together.

Scout Motors announced the in-vehicle satellite connectivity mastermind and highlights Scout Community UX™ interface.

The Hyundai and Kia teamed up with Samsung to save EV owners time and money through a new software that connects car and home services.

Through a new agreement, Hyundai will use Samsung’s “SmartThings” platform in their connected car services. These services will allow you to control home devices like air conditioning and lights directly from your car. Or, from home, you can warm your vehicle and adjust charging times.

Hyundai Mobis unveiled the world’s first full-windshield holographic display, redefining the future of in-vehicle display technology.

Essential information such as the driver’s data, navigation, and music shows up seamlessly projected onto the lower portion of the windshield.

The display leverages a specialized film embedded in the Holographic Optical Element, which uses the principals of light diffraction to project images and videos directly to the viewers eyes.

John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines to support customers in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping.

Building on Deere’s autonomous technology first unveiled at CES 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI, and cameras to help the machines navigate their environments.

The Italdesign Quintessenza is an Italian  concept vehicle that is meant to show potential future clients what Italdesign brings to the table.

It highlights sustainability as it features innovative and remarkably sustainable materials: water-based paint, natural fiber composites, coating from marble powder, and flooring made from recycled rubber Nike shoe soles.