Artificial intelligence once promised a future where mundane daily tasks would be handled by machines, freeing people to be more creative, connected, and comfortable. Unfortunately, that promise has stalled. According to the 2025 McKinsey State of AI report, researchers found that 88% of companies now utilize AI — a 78% increase from the previous year. The report also states that only 7% of those companies have successfully scaled AI usage, creating a gap between ambition and execution in the consumer AI space.
Many call this gap “pilot purgatory”, and it is notably evident in everyday home life. Visible, experimental AI features inundate customers daily and often generate plenty of buzz, but fail to deliver seamless and meaningful improvements. Instead of simplifying routines, these AI-powered devices introduce new layers of complexity while simultaneously eroding consumer trust and dampening enthusiasm for AI advancements.
DREO aims to close this gap and eliminate pilot purgatory by centering on transforming AI from a reactive add-on to a proactive, quietly intelligent presence that enhances well-being. At CES 2026, DREO will present its vision under the theme “Ignite the Senses, Amplified by DREO AI,” showcasing an AIoT future grounded not in gimmicks but in reliable engineering and utility.
From AI gimmicks to earned trust
How does one company break the cycle of failed AI integration? Consumer AI has already begun its transition from a novelty to a legitimate functional utility that demands home ecosystems evolve into more adaptive, integrated environments. To keep up with these new demands for improved well-being and better living, AI integration must shift fundamentally from mere feature accumulation to a more trust-based design that leaves the consumer happier and healthier.
DREO has spent years building leadership in airflow control and precision cooking — backed by over 20 million trusted users and 70% R&D personnel while being recognized as the top brand for Space Heaters on Amazon and the leading Tower Fan brand in the US. That kind of background positions DREO with unparalleled readiness for the home AI revolution. DREO is set up to provide a natural foundation for cross-device AI integration across air comfort and kitchen use-cases.
At CES, DREO will offer an early look at how this vision is taking shape. The company will highlight its AI-powered cooking enabled by the upcoming ChefMaker 2 Combi Fryer Series, demonstrating tightly integrated intelligence and hardware that can reduce friction, anticipate user needs, and improve cooking outcomes without demanding constant attention.
The DREO AI Sensory Lab is further prepared to usher in this AI-assisted future through a proof-of-concept environment where airflow, lighting, and temperature respond in intuitive, synchronized ways. At CES, DREO will offer a tangible preview of what proactive, AI-enhanced comfort could feel like inside the home. As we move into 2026, DREO is poised to be at the forefront of the industry, leading the way for technology to readily scale to the vision of truly adaptive homes.
The backbone behind DREO’s evolving AIoT ecosystem
For DREO, success in the AIoT ecosystem does not begin with algorithms, but rather engineering discipline. Across its upcoming 2026 roadmap, DREO will strengthen that position by introducing new product series in the air comfort and small kitchen appliance lines. These include the TurboCool Misting Fan Series and the BaristaMaker Milk Frother Nano, both of which demonstrate the company’s focus on mastering essential daily tasks with precision and reliability. The engineering commitments on display with these products lay out the foundation required for meaningful AI integration.
DREO’s self-developed AI agent unlocks the power of that integration by serving as a unifying brain for the entire AIoT ecosystem. By seamlessly merging LLMs and precise hardware capabilities, DREO’s AI creates a real-world sensory experience where you can naturally interact with your smart home appliances for improved well-being through technology.
Discover the future of AI-empowered living with DREO at CES 2026
Deep engineering and a powerful unifying AI agent drives DREO’s dedication to AIoT and the company’s dedication to finally deliver on the original promise of AI. DREO’s ultimate goal is to effectively evolve the living space from a collection of smart devices to a cohesive entity that supports and enhances well-being quietly in a way that is so intuitive that it is nearly subconscious.
As the industry moves beyond the pilot purgatory of AI hype, DREO is charting a path that is built on engineering trust and the notion that intelligence is felt, not managed. To fully grasp this transition from feature gimmicks to reliable, integrated features that enhance your comfort and well-being and to explore the strategic roadmap for a more adaptive home, visit DREO at CES 2026 on Venetian Expo, Halls A-D, Booth #52332 on from January 6-9. Or learn more online at DREO.