If CES has taught us anything lately, it’s that the future either wants to be helpful or absurdly extra. Lenovo went full-tilt design lab at CES 2026 with a parade of ideas that make current tech look like the Stone Age. From laptops that un-compact themselves while you blink to AI glasses that might replace your phone entirely, Lenovo’s Proofs of Concept aren’t just about new gadgets—they’re about asking “what if we did that?” with zero restraint.
Below are the standout concept devices Lenovo showcased, and yes, they range from the genuinely cool to the straight-up sci-fi.
ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept: The Laptop That Stretches Your Workspace
Not sure if folding-screen laptops aren’t good enough anymore, or if something else is at play. Lenovo, once huge on folding-screen laptops, has shifted to rollable displays this season. The company has not one, but two rollable concepts, one of which is a gaming laptop. In fact, the company began exploring rollable displays last year with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI laptop.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept starts compact and then expands its screen real estate—vertically—on the fly. The idea is simple: give you more display surface without making the laptop awkward to carry. When you open it up, the screen unfolds to offer huge workspace potential—imagine a 13.3-inch notebook that turns into nearly 16 inches or more. This isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a statement that clamshells might soon feel prehistoric.
The display uses transparent Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for durability while enabling smooth swivels and swipes. AI-driven features bring voice and gesture control into the mix, which feels modern yet still vaguely like you’re commanding a spaceship’s interface.
Lenovo Personal AI Hub Concept: Your Edge Cloud on a Desk
If you’ve ever wished your devices could coordinate like a well-trained orchestra instead of a group chat gone wrong, Lenovo’s Personal AI Hub Concept is where that thought materializes. It’s essentially a cloud-lite device that brings AI computing power to your desk, working with all your personal tech—desktops, laptops, phones, tablets—and syncing workflows in smarter ways than just “remember my password.”
Built around dual compact AI workstations, this hub aims to turn local data into real-time, personalized assistance without needing a server farm. Picture sharing workflows, accelerating creative tasks, or even getting instant context on what you were working on—without having to ask.
AI Glasses Concept: Wearable Intelligence That Might Make Phones Look Clunky
Phones have ruled for over a decade, but this could be their existential crisis moment. Lenovo’s AI Glasses Concept has voice and touch controls, plus the ability to display contextual information right in your line of sight. With built-in features for hands-free calling and even live translation, these glasses were designed with the idea that your phone might one day just be an accessory.
The headset feels deliberate in its shape and function — not bulky, not gimmicky — just snug enough that you might actually wear them out of the house. They’re trying to be far more than pricey sunglasses.
Smart Sense Display Concept: Lenovo’s AI-Powered Multitasking Hub
The typical monitor sits there quietly, showing a single source. Lenovo’s Smart Sense Display wants to break that mold by acting like a control center for your digital life. It can auto-connect to multiple devices, cast screens wirelessly, and even provide smart assistant interactions right on the display.
It’s not just a bigger screen; it’s a cohesive workspace partner. Drag and drop between devices, get notifications distilled into actionable suggestions, and keep your focus without drowning in a sea of windows.
Adaptable Keyboard Concept: The Keyboard That Learns You
If you thought keyboards were done evolving, Lenovo clearly didn’t get that memo. The Adaptable Keyboard Concept offers customizable keys and settings that adjust stroke force and sensitivity. That means whether you’re pounding out a novel or sneaking in a few game commands, the keys respond differently without you changing hardware.
It’s a tiny idea with a huge impact — little changes that could make daily typing feel less like a chore and more like instinct.
Self-Charging Kit Concept: Light-Powered Mouse and Keyboard
Two words: No charging. Well, technically, a few more than two words, but the point stands. Lenovo’s Self-Charging Kit Concept is a keyboard and mouse set that harvests ambient light to keep itself powered. That is the sort of thing you look at, smile, and then take for granted when it actually works on your desk.
Imagine never hunting for a charging cable again. No sacrifice to functionality, just perpetual usability.
Lenovo’s CES 2026 Proofs of Concept: A Strong Signal
Lenovo’s lineup of concepts at CES 2026 reads like a roadmap for what mainstream computing and AI could become. From expanding displays and wearable intelligence to seamless cross-device hubs and peripherals that adapt to your style of work, these ideas feel simultaneously practical and aspirational. They don’t all have release dates, and most won’t be on store shelves next month, yet they offer a glimpse of how our gadgets might evolve in the coming years.
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