CES 2016: First look at new gadgets on the show floors

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Pilotless drone to transport humans

Power sockets are being sucked dry at the CES tech show as thousands of new gadgets vie for attention.

The Las Vegas show floors are finally open and the BBC's tech team has been racing around to bring you some of the highlights.

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There is another bumper crop of gadgets on show at CES 2016

We've also been keeping an eye on what some of the picture agencies have spotted.

Below are our picks and some of our tweets from CES's first official day.

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This new fridge from Whirlpool connects to a smartphone app that lets its owner control the temperature of its different drawers

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BBC's Jane Wakefield was on the lookout for new robots at the show

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Jane also sent back these short clips of some of her other finds

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The GoSun Stove uses solar energy to cook meals, and will even work in the dark

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These are some of the objects made by a 3D printer that uses paper and glue to build models

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LG is among the many TV-makers showing off sets able to show high dynamic range video

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Casio is showing off its first Android-wear powered smartwatches

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WowWee is showing off Rev Air - a drone that chases a smartphone-controlled car

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Parrot has a bigger drone on show - the Disco is unusual for having a fixed-wing design

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There were huge queues to try out the final version of Oculus' virtual reality Rift headset

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Chinese firms are on the rise at CES - this one, ZTE, unveiled new Android phones

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The show isn't just about gadgets - there's also plenty of bags, smartphone cases, tripods and other such gear

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General Motors is showing off the Chevy Bolt EV - an electric car that will cost about $30,000 (£20,500) after tax credits

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You will have to wait longer to buy Toyota's concept hydrogen fuel car, assuming it is ever put on sale

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VW is getting some good PR for a change thanks to its BUDD-e electric minivan

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Vivitar's new "smartbulb" doubles up as a Bluetooth speaker

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It's busy, busy, busy - and we'll have more from CES throughout the week

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