There are many AI-enabled devices available today, and I expect many more that will shape the new future of work experiences.

While I’m not a gadget guy, I appreciate using devices that have a functional edge over commodity ones. For years, devices have competed on brand, price, performance, compatibility, integration, and physical form factors. Now I expect to see more AI-enabled devices, including wearables, PC peripherals, office equipment, and laptops/desktops.

The future of AI-enabled devices

Here’s what I expect from AI-enabled devices:

• Improve end-user experiences by taking steps people aren’t easily able to do on their own.
• Connect computing experiences to our senses, including voice, visual, and touch.
• Simplify configuration, administration, and troubleshooting for IT support staff.
• Connect to an ecosystem of AI capabilities, with the device extending the functionality.
• Provide new innovative capabilities that aren’t possible without AI.

Will these be game changers, or devices with added nice-to-have features? Let’s consider several examples.

1. Smarter conference rooms

I saw the Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 at 2025 WebExOne and wrote about Cisco’s AI agents.

The demo of their “multi-camera director” and speaker tracking illustrated how the AI zooms in on the person speaking in a large conference room. It creates a dynamic presentation that remote attendees won’t be able to ignore, unlike the wide-angle, static views offered by many video conferencing systems.

Espen Løberg, VP/GM, Cisco Devices, says, “For every device we build, we ask the same question: Will this make connecting with another person feel more natural, or will it get in the way?”

Focusing on usability is key because video conferencing has been plagued by technologies that had plenty of capabilities, but were hard to configure and use.

“Workspaces are no longer defined by size or title,” says Løberg. “A desk can become a meeting room. A huddle space can facilitate fast, meaningful decisions. Large rooms should scale without turning into complex AV projects. Devices should be easy to deploy, manage, and secure.”

Here’s what I learned about the device from Cisco.

The Cisco Room Kit Pro G2 is designed for high-impact spaces where complexity has been the norm. Multi-camera intelligence, AV over IP, and on-device AI allow large rooms to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences without fragile integrations. With native support for Microsoft Teams Rooms and built for the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform, the Room Kit Pro G2 fits naturally into Teams environments while giving IT teams the performance, security, and visibility they expect from Cisco.

2. Slick AI devices for the home office

My home office includes several Logitech devices, including the MX Brio Ultra HD 4K Camera, the Zone Wireless 2 ES for Business headphones, and the MX Master 4 high-performance wireless mouse.

I’m intrigued to test the Rally AI Camera, which also uses AI to intelligently frame groups, individuals, and speakers.

 “Smart office tech, including AI-powered cameras and real-time intelligence, is no longer a luxury but a business imperative,” says Henry Levak, VP of product at Logitech for Business. “So we’ve built upon the outstanding quality of the original Rally Camera with advanced framing and occupancy capabilities for smarter, easier, more versatile meeting experiences.”

3. AI laptops, workstations, and edge computing

Three of Lenovo’s devices stand out as platforms driving the AI-enabled workforce.

• Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition includes Smart Modes for productivity, wellness, and security.
• Lenovo AI Developer is a new category in Lenovo’s portfolio of workstation solutions. It includes the ThinkStation PGX and is a HW/SW solution optimized for data scientists and AI practitioners.
• Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 edge servers to enable AI inferencing at lower cost, faster processing, and higher resiliency.

“At Lenovo, we’re seeing a clear shift toward hybrid AI, where devices handle more locally and only rely on the cloud when needed,” says Tom Buler, VP of worldwide commercial portfolio and product management. “Our focus is on helping enterprises balance performance, cost, and control as they design the next generation of IT environments.”

4. Monitors, whiteboards, mini workstations, and wearables

Here are some other notable AI-enabled devices

• Cisco Board Pro G2 with an AI virtual lens and audio intelligence pairs with visual tools like Miro and Mural.
• Samsung M9 Smarter Monitor includes language translation using the Samsung AI Vision Companion.
• Mini workstations such as the Acer Veriton GN100, the ASUS Ascent GX10, the Dell Pro Max with GB10, the HP Z2 Mini G1a, and the  Lenovo ThinkStation PGX help bring AI to edge locations in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education.
• Motorola’s Project Maxwell, with a camera and microphone, will be one of the upcoming next-gen AI wearables. 

As AI capabilities, costs, and energy performance improve, I expect we’ll see next-next-gen AI-enabled devices surpass today’s versions. But don’t leave out the human factor, as employees will need to try, adopt, and trust these AI capabilities. Better start now.