Lego Smart Brick Wins Best in Show at CES 2026
The Lego Smart Brick, showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, garnered the Best in Show award. The innovative product, which combines the classic Lego building blocks with smart technology, left attendees in awe.
The Immersive Demo Experience
Senior editor Sean Hollister, a founding member of The Verge, offered an unique opportunity for readers. He filmed a 15-minute, uncut, immersive video of the Lego Smart Brick demo, capturing the capabilities of these smart bricks in a way that makes viewers feel as if they are right there on the show floor.
VR180 Technology and Its Potential
The video was recorded using a Qoocam Q3 Ultra camera, modified for VR180 capture by Siyang Qi. This camera creates spatial stereoscopic 3D video, enabling viewers to experience it in a headset, tap-to-drag on a flat screen, or even tilt using a phone's sensors.
- To watch the video on a Meta Quest headset, viewers can click this YouTube link while logged into their Google account.
- Alternatively, they can watch it on a flat screen by tapping this video here on the website.
Relevance to North East India and Beyond
While the Lego Smart Brick demo might seem distant from North East India, the implications of this technology are far-reaching. As education and technology continue to intertwine, innovative products like the Lego Smart Brick could play a significant role in STEM education, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in the younger generation.
Looking Forward
The immersive video experience provided by VR180 technology opens up new possibilities for journalism and storytelling. As more content creators adopt this technology, we can expect to see a more engaging and interactive media landscape, both in India and globally.