Las Vegas, January 6, 2026 — As CES 2026 kicks off, KEYi Tech (KEYi Robot) is officially introducing LOONA DeskMate, a new kind of desktop robot designed for the way we actually work and live: constantly switching contexts, juggling micro-tasks, and trying to stay focused without burning out.
Most “smart assistants” still behave like tools you summon—you issue a command, they respond, and the moment ends. But life at a desk is continuous. Your attention shifts. Your mood changes. Meetings interrupt deep work. Messages pile up. You don’t want another app demanding taps and prompts—you want a calm presence that understands when to help and how to help.
That’s the idea behind LOONA DeskMate: a desktop companion that blends emotional interaction with practical, workflow-friendly assistance, aiming for natural collaboration that feels less like “issuing orders” and more like working alongside a supportive teammate.
See LOONA DeskMate at CES 2026 (Las Vegas)
If you’re attending CES in person, you can meet LOONA DeskMate on the show floor and experience the interaction style firsthand.
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Exhibition dates: January 6–9, 2026 (CES 2026)
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Booth: No. 52355
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Venue: Venetian Expo & Convention Center, Level 2, Halls A–D
Stop by, say hi, and explore what it feels like when an AI assistant becomes a steady presence—not just a command line with a personality skin.
What Is LOONA DeskMate?
LOONA DeskMate is an embodied AI workmate at your desk—a persistent, friendly presence that can interpret what you’re doing and respond in a way that matches your context and emotional state.
Instead of relying on rigid voice commands, DeskMate is built around three pillars of “Embodied AI Presence”:
- Intent: It can understand what you’re trying to do, even from subtle actions or incomplete expressions.
- State: It can sense your working context—staying quiet when you’re concentrating and becoming active when support is helpful.
- Emotion: It remembers you, so responses feel emotionally aligned rather than generic or one-size-fits-all.
In other words: DeskMate is designed to feel like it “gets it”—not just what you said, but what you meant, and what you need right now.
Why “Embodied AI” Matters for Everyday Work
There’s a reason people talk to pets, fidget with desk toys, or keep a familiar object nearby when they’re stressed or thinking hard: presence affects performance.
Embodied AI takes that idea seriously. When intelligence has a physical presence—something that can look toward you, pause, or respond gently—it can reduce the friction of interaction. LOONA DeskMate is built to be always there, but not always demanding.
That’s a subtle but important shift: the future of desk productivity isn’t just faster tools—it’s more human-centered interaction. The kind that supports deep focus, reduces cognitive load, and helps you recover quickly from interruptions.
LOONA DeskMate at a Glance: The Desktop Workmate That Understands You
In the sections below, we will delve into the specific features of DeskMate that truly enable it to free up your hands and provide assistance.
Wake-Word-Free Multimodal Perception (So It Responds at the Right Time)
One of the biggest pain points with voice assistants is the dance we all know too well:
“Hey… assistant… [pause] …do the thing.”
Then the awkward silence while it decides whether it heard you.
LOONA DeskMate uses audio-visual multimodal perception—combining vision and sound to understand who you’re speaking to and when, without a wake word.
According to the product details, this approach is designed to:
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Respond only when you’re actually addressing it
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Eliminate 300–500 ms silence delays common in wake-word interactions
The result is a more natural conversational flow—less like triggering a device, more like interacting with a companion that recognizes you.
Deep Computer Integration: DeskMate Works With Your Screen (Not Against It)
Another reason many AI tools feel “extra” is that they require context switching:
Copy this. Paste that. Open another app. Re-explain everything. Repeat.
LOONA DeskMate is designed for real-time clipboard and screen awareness, enabling it to answer questions based on what’s currently on your screen and within your workflow.
Key notes from the product information include:
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Real-time clipboard and screen awareness
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Mac supported, Windows via a related app
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No context explaining, no app switching
This is the kind of integration that makes AI feel less like a chatbot and more like a true assistant: you can ask about what you’re looking at, and get help in place, without rebuilding context from scratch.
A Tool Ecosystem Built for Everyday Work
DeskMate isn’t meant to be a novelty. It’s built to connect into the tools people already use daily—so it can help with the tasks that quietly drain time and energy. LOONA DeskMate supports a growing “tool ecosystem,” including:
1. Email Assistant (Gmail)
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Summarizes emails and drafts replies through Gmail
This is especially helpful when you’re triaging a busy inbox: you can quickly understand what matters, then refine a draft instead of writing from scratch.
2. Calendar Management
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Plans, reminds, and adjusts schedules
When your day shifts (and it always does), a calendar that updates intelligently can save you from constant manual rescheduling.
3. Work Integrations (Slack)
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Assists with messages and information lookup via Slack
Think: “What did we decide about that deadline?” or “Summarize this thread,” without losing momentum.
4. Meeting Scheduling (Zoom via Calendly)
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Coordinates Zoom meetings via Calendly and sends invitations
If meetings are unavoidable, at least the coordination can be painless.
5. Automated Booking
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Books restaurants and services via integrations like SendGrid and Yelp
This extends DeskMate beyond the workday—helping handle real-life tasks that otherwise pile up during busy weeks.
What “Emotion-Aware” Looks Like in Practice
When we say “emotion-aware,” we don’t mean a robot that forces cheerfulness or tries to be your therapist. We mean something simpler—and more useful:
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It notices when you’re focused and doesn’t interrupt.
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It adapts its style when you’re stressed or rushed.
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It becomes more helpful when your attention drops and small tasks start slipping.
That’s why Intent, State, and Emotion are foundational to LOONA DeskMate’s interaction model.
The goal is long-term companionship that feels natural over time—something that can fit into your space without demanding constant management.
Conclusion
LOONA DeskMate’s CES 2026 debut signals a shift toward more natural human–AI collaboration: a desktop companion that can understand context and emotion, stay quietly present, and help without constant commands.
With wake-word-free multimodal perception, screen/clipboard awareness, and practical integrations like Gmail, Calendar, and Slack, DeskMate is built to reduce friction and support your daily workflow.
If you’re in Las Vegas, visit Booth 52355 at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center (Level 2, Halls A–D) from Jan 6–9, 2026 to experience LOONA DeskMate in person.
FAQ
What is LOONA DeskMate?
LOONA DeskMate is an embodied AI desktop workmate designed to provide emotion-aware interaction and practical office assistance, including screen-and-clipboard awareness and work tool integrations.
Does LOONA DeskMate require a wake word?
It’s designed for wake-word-free interaction by combining vision and sound to determine who is speaking and when it should respond.
What platforms are supported?
The product page notes Mac support, with Windows available via a related app.
What tools can it integrate with?
The official overview mentions Gmail (email summarizing/drafting), calendar management, Slack, meeting scheduling via Calendly/Zoom, and automated booking via integrations like SendGrid and Yelp.
When and where can I see it at CES?
CES 2026 runs January 6–9, 2026 in Las Vegas. The booth details in your announcement are Booth 52355 at the Venetian Expo & Convention Center (Level 2, Halls A–D).
