Richtech Robotics surges 8.31% driven by anticipation of CES 2026 robotics showcase

Richtech Robotics surged 8.31% in pre-market trading on December 26, 2025, snapping a two-day losing streak as anticipation builds ahead of its robotics showcase at CES 2026.

The company is set to unveil its humanoid robot, Dex, at the January 6–9 event in Las Vegas. Dex is designed to perform complex tasks with precision, operate in dynamic environments, and deliver four hours of continuous runtime on a single charge. Demonstrations will include coffee-making, food delivery, logistics solutions, and enhanced visual monitoring capabilities, highlighting its practical applications in real-world scenarios.

Dex’s development leverages NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab frameworks, underscoring Richtech’s alignment with cutting-edge AI infrastructure. The pre-market rally reflects investor optimism about the robot’s potential to expand the company’s commercial footprint in service automation and logistics, particularly as demand for AI-driven robotics gains momentum ahead of the showcase.

Investors are closely watching how the pre-market rally will translate into broader market sentiment. The robotics sector has been volatile in recent months, with investor attention turning to AI-driven solutions in logistics and service industries. With the upcoming CES 2026, Richtech Robotics is expected to attract both industry partners and retail investors, positioning itself as a key player in the next wave of service automation.