Lenovo may also create robot proof-of-concept Along with foldable gaming PCs and modular laptops, it introduced the AI Workmate concept at MWC 2026. With its own Intel Core Ultra processor, 64GB of memory, and its own pico projector, it’s an AI-less “workmate” aimed at streamlining office tasks and collaboration. And it has an LCD face.
For now, it’s a proof of concept, looking at how to integrate voice commands and LLMs (large language models) into workplace settings. This is meant to sit on your desk, but preferably near a wall as well – more on this later.
Except for voice commands, Concept Bot supports writing, voice, and gestures with on-device AI processing. Although it can answer common voice assistant questions, it can also scan and summarize documents (digitally and physically) and even help create PowerPoint presentations – although you may want to check its work.
The 3.4-inch 480 x 480 screen doesn’t provide any data visualizations or numbers. During my demo, it only appeared to show the bot’s eyes and facial expressions: it would sip coffee while listening (with a mustache), hold a floating hand to the side of its face when it needed to repeat one of your commands, or blink when it was processing more complex tasks, such as an imaginary PowerPoint presentation.
With its articulated head, which houses a projector, cameras, and LCD face, you can ask it to project images or documents onto the desk in front of it or a nearby wall. No need to flip your monitor or laptop around to share with colleagues. In one example, a spokesperson asked for a postcard. Workmate then projected a (Lenovo-branded) image of Barcelona on the desk. The representative put the paper down, then signed the ‘postcard’ and asked the robot to scan it (with two downward-facing 5-megapixel cameras), and then send the file to a nearby printer.
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In theory, this type of flow could translate into signing documents or adding notations to images and files. However, the one caveat here is whether those of us who work in offices want the added workplace noise of a talking robot and a person barking at him.
Lenovo says this concept (and there are a few of them at MWC) is meant to demonstrate the company’s “exploration of spatial and physical AI experiences” that “seamlessly integrate into professional environments.” Hopefully, further development will provide a text-based way to make this a little less noisy.
Lenovo was also showing the AI Work Companion concept, a simple AI work device. This is a completely different premise, even though the name is a little closer to the AI workmate concept.
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The AI Work Companion is not a robot, but a handsome chunky desk clock, with a solid, satisfying dial and programmable buttons on top. The front is almost entirely occupied by the display, capable of showing calendars, task lists, and other work-focused dashes. It runs independently, plugging into a USB-C port for power and pulling data wirelessly, while the port also acts as a hub for charging other accessories and devices.
It’s definitely not as high-concept as a robot, but it has some AI smarts inside.
Work Companion’s “Thought Bubble” uses AI to synthesize a daily work plan, syncing a user’s tasks and daily schedule across devices. It will also suggest time to break up work overload and try to monitor screen time to better manage burnout.
According to the press release, Lenovo says it also has “playful interactions with the user” and that it will, in part, offer a weekend celebration report of tasks completed. It’s lucky it’s a nice looking desk clock.
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