CES 2026: Razers AI gaming assistant, Project Ava, has a physical form now

Making AI companions and assistants feel more real, more physically present, has become one of the defining themes of CES this year. Razer, unsurprisingly, is a prisoner of that moment, showcasing a more tangible version of Project Ava at CES 2026.

For those who need a refresher, Project Ava is Razer’s real-time gaming co-pilot: an AI assistant that essentially acts as a backseat gamer for you. While you’re playing, Ava — represented here by a character named Kira — offers live advice, tips...