Hisense Debuts S6 FollowMe: A 32-Inch 4K Touchscreen on Wheels
Hisense is betting that the future of home entertainment involves a screen that refuses to stay put. At a CES 2026 preview in Las Vegas, the company unveiled the S6 FollowMe, a 32-inch 4K touchscreen mounted on a motorized, robotic base. Designed to track users as they move through a home, the unit is Hisense's attempt to solve the problem of "interrupted viewing" in open-plan living spaces.
The S6 FollowMe isn't just a display; it's a mobile workstation and entertainment hub. The unit moves at speeds up to 2 mph (3.2 km/h) and carries an internal battery rated for approximately four hours of cord-free use. While Hisense claims the integrated AI engine and VIDAA OS provide seamless interaction, the hardware faces the immediate physical challenge of navigating real-world homes—specifically how a wheeled base handles rug transitions or the inevitable clutter of a family living room.
Navigation, Privacy, and the "Creep Factor"
To find its way around, the S6 FollowMe utilizes LIDAR sensors and cameras to detect user gestures and voice commands. During floor demos, the TV adjusted its screen angle and volume based on the user’s proximity. However, the prospect of a camera-equipped robot following a user into a bedroom or bathroom raises immediate privacy concerns.
Hisense leadership addressed this "creep factor" during their keynote, emphasizing that the S6 FollowMe relies on on-device AI processing to ensure spatial data isn't sent to the cloud. Whether consumers will trust a mobile, internet-connected camera-bot is another matter entirely. Beyond privacy, there is the practical reality of home safety; a silent, 32-inch robot moving at walking speed is a potential tripping hazard for children, pets, or anyone navigating a dark hallway at night.
Market Context: The Rise of Ambient Robotics
The S6 FollowMe follows a path cleared by smaller mobile devices like Samsung’s Ballie and Amazon’s Astro. By scaling this concept up to a 32-inch 4K display, Hisense is chasing a 15% year-over-year growth trend in robotic home appliances. The company argues that a mobile screen eliminates the need for wall-mounting multiple TVs in kitchens and dining areas.
The device also has clear implications for accessibility, offering a way for users with limited mobility to keep a screen within reach without manual adjustment. However, critics at the show have already questioned the long-term durability of the motor assembly and how the "FollowMe" logic handles a household with multiple people moving in different directions.
Pricing and Ambitious Global Targets
Hisense has positioned the S6 FollowMe as a premium flagship with a starting price of $2,499 USD. This puts it roughly 30% below similar luxury robotic concepts from competitors like LG, yet it remains a steep price for a 32-inch display, regardless of its mobility. Hisense has set a highly ambitious internal target of 5 million units sold by 2027—a figure that seems optimistic given the niche nature of the product.
The S6 FollowMe is scheduled for a Q4 2026 rollout in North America and Europe, with an Asia-Pacific launch to follow in 2027. While the technology is an impressive display of LIDAR integration, the ultimate success of the S6 FollowMe will depend on whether consumers view a self-moving TV as a genuine utility or an expensive, motorized novelty.