Forrester's Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2026 confirms what the industry has been building toward: AI is no longer confined to software. It's moving into the physical world — powering robots, vehicles, and ambient experiences that change how people live.
The Shift That Matters
The report places humanoid robots as a medium-term technology — 2 to 5 years to meaningful impact — while agentic commerce is already delivering ROI for early adopters. But the shift that matters most for consumers? AI is now embedded in the devices you interact with every day.
Already in European Homes
Look at the products reshaping European households right now:
- Roborock's StarSight builds real-time 3D models of your home for precise navigation
- Navimow's Xero-Turn navigates complex gardens autonomously with centimetre-level accuracy
- Xiaomi's HyperOS connects entire households through a unified AI platform
- Renpho pairs physical wellness devices with digital mindfulness applications
Physical AI isn't a future prediction — it's already on European shelves, in European homes, and in European gardens.
The Next Decade
The companies that recognised this shift early are the ones shaping the next decade of consumer technology. At Tekpoint, we bring these pioneering brands to European markets — connecting consumers with the smart devices that are quietly transforming everyday life.
The question isn't whether AI will move beyond the screen. It already has. The question is how quickly the rest of the industry catches up.