Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist brings motorized AI to the office, letting the display rotate automatically as you move around a room.
At a Glance
- The 14-inch OLED screen rotates on its own using AI-powered tracking
- Ships June 2026 starting at $1,650
- Weighs just over 3 pounds and runs Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips
- Why it matters: Adds hands-free presentation flexibility for workplace users
The new machine revives Lenovo’s 2012 ThinkPad Twist form factor, but swaps manual twisting for AI-driven motion. A built-in camera watches the user and signals a motorized hinge to spin the display, creating a physical version of Apple’s Center Stage framing.
Amanda S. Bennett saw the feature in action at Lenovo’s CES 2026 showcase. The screen pivoted smoothly to keep the writer in view while they walked around the laptop. Lenovo says the final hardware rotates faster and more quietly than the CES 2024 concept that previewed the idea.
In a playful demonstration, the company also revealed an animated mode that lights the lid with two large kewpie eyes. The eyes blink and follow motion, giving the machine a friendly persona. Lenovo says the laptop will respond to voice commands in this mode, though the noisy show floor made voice testing difficult.
Specs and Availability
- Display: 14-inch 2.8K OLED, 500 nits brightness
- Weight: Just over 3 pounds
- Processors: Intel Core Ultra Series 3
- Price: From $1,650
- Release: June 2026
The 500-nit panel targets indoor conference rooms rather than outdoor work, and the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 silicon positions the Auto Twist as a mainstream business notebook rather than a workstation. Lenovo has not detailed memory, storage, or battery capacity yet.
Concept to Product
Lenovo first teased the rotating AI laptop at CES 2024 as a concept device. Two years later the design is largely unchanged, but the company has refined the hinge motor and added software polish. The finalized version is one of the few Lenovo AI experiments from recent shows that will reach customers; many others remain prototypes.
Rollable Concepts Also on Display
Lenovo used CES 2026 to show additional form-factor experiments. The ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept features a screen that rises vertically, extending the display height for spreadsheets or code. The Legion Pro Rollable laptop concept expands horizontally, giving gamers extra side-by-side space while staying portable.
The company gave no timeline for commercial versions of either rollable. Still, the Gen 7 Auto Twist’s quick path from concept in 2024 to product in 2026 suggests Lenovo could bring rollables to market if demand materializes.
Key Takeaways
- Lenovo’s motorized twist screen uses AI to track users automatically
- The workplace-focused laptop will ship mid-2026 for $1,650
- A fun kewpie-eye mode adds personality and voice-command support
- Lenovo continues experimenting with rollable screens in concept devices
