CES 2026: MicroEJ showcases Edge AI, VEE Wear and VEE Energy

CES 2026 was a great opportunity for MicroEJ to meet industry leaders and partners, and to demonstrate how software is reshaping embedded products across multiple markets.

This year, MicroEJ highlighted three key themes at its booth: Edge AI, VEE Wear, and VEE Energy – along with concrete examples of software-driven innovation already deployed in real-world products.

1 • Edge AI Becomes Concrete on Real Devices

For the first time at CES, MicroEJ showcased multiple demonstrations of Edge AI running directly on embedded hardware, enabling edge intelligence without relying on the cloud.

Visitors discovered three complementary approaches:

  • MicroAI, bringing real-time on-device machine learning to ultra-low-power MCUs for use cases such as health monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance
  • PicoAI, developed with Boon Logic, showcasing self-learning anomaly detection at the edge, with no cloud, no pre-trained models, and no heavy data pipelines
  • A Qualcomm and MicroEJ demonstration illustrating how next-generation audio devices can run Gen AI directly on-device, and become intelligent platforms powered by Snapdragon Sound S7+

2 • VEE Energy: Enabling Software-Defined Smart Metering

MicroEJ also showcased the latest developments around VEE Energy, designed to help utilities turn smart meters into software-defined platforms that can evolve over time.

At CES, MicroEJ highlighted:

  • A new partnership with Kimbal, supporting next-generation smart meters and global expansion
  • Live demos from collaborations with Landis+Gyr and Sensus (a Xylem brand)
  • A collaboration with Kalkitech, accelerating the integration of advanced energy protocols into VEE Energy

3 • VEE Wear: Brand-First Wearables and App Ecosystems

On the wearable side, MicroEJ showcased how VEE Wear enables brands to build their own smartwatch operating systems with full control over user experience, branding, and battery life.

At CES, visitors discovered:

  • The new Reebok Kinetic smartwatch, powered by VitalOS built on MicroEJ VEE Wear

  • MicroEJ’s long-standing wearable expertise through collaborations including Polar Electro

  • A ready-to-use app ecosystem, including Facer, providing access to over 500,000 watch faces

  • Up to 3x longer battery life, without compromising UX

4 • Showcasing Software-Defined Products in Appliances and Smart Home

CES 2026 was also an opportunity to highlight MicroEJ’s role in real consumer products.

With Groupe SEB, MicroEJ showcased multiple appliances illustrating long-term collaboration and software-driven innovation, including:

  • Moulinex Cookeo Infinity Cooker

  • Rowenta Smart Vacuum Cleaner

  • WMF Coffee Machine

MicroEJ also presented the UEI Tide Dial thermostat, demonstrating how software-first design enables smarter HVAC control and long-term device evolution.

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Looking Ahead

CES 2026 confirmed a clear shift toward software-defined, intelligent devices – from Edge AI and energy infrastructure to wearables and everyday products. As embedded systems continue to evolve, MicroEJ enables manufacturers to build platforms that can adapt, scale, and innovate over time.

We look forward to continuing this momentum at CES 2027, alongside our partners, as we keep pushing the boundaries of embedded software and on-device intelligence.

Want to learn more about how MicroEJ can help future-proof your products and accelerate innovation? Get in touch with us today!

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