Solar energy, modularity, and artificial intelligence in Lenovo's interesting concepts at MWC 2025
At MWC 2025, Lenovo presented a number of conceptual devices that show the direction in which the market for laptops, accessories and ecosystem solutions is developing. The main focus is on solar energy, autonomy, AI integration and simplified interaction between devices. We have already written about some of them, but there is some fresh information.
Among the most interesting concepts:
- Yoga Solar PC is a laptop that charges from sunlight;
- AI Stick - an AI accelerator that adds power to laptops to process large language models;
- Magic Bay - a set of expandable AI-based accessories;
- AI display with a built-in neural processor.
Yoga Solar PC laptop: autonomy without a power outlet
Lenovo has introduced Yoga Solar PC, a laptop concept that can be charged by sunlight. Its main feature is a solar panel with an efficiency of more than 24%, which allows you to effectively store energy even in low light.
What can it do?
- Charge from the sun even in cloudy weather.
- In standby mode, it maintains a charge by generating power.
- 20 minutes in the sun = 1 hour of video playback.
- The body is 15 mm thick and weighs 1.22 kg.
It comes with a removable solar panel that can be attached to a backpack or tent. It is connected via USB-C and can charge not only a laptop but also power banks.
Complementing the Yoga Solar PC concept, Lenovo has introduced a portable solar power kit, a compact, detachable USB-C panel that can be attached to a backpack, tent or other surfaces. The panel uses Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to maximise energy absorption, allowing you to charge power banks and laptops even in places without access to the mains.
Magic Bay: a set of expandable AI-powered accessories
An ecosystem of modular laptop accessories. Illustration: Lenovo
Lenovo also showed the ThinkBook 16p Gen 6, a laptop designed with a focus on modularity and extensibility, allowing users to customise it to suit their needs. The main feature of the device is the Magic Bay ecosystem, which includes smart magnetic accessories that extend the functionality of the laptop without the need to connect additional devices. There are several variants of such modular devices (in the form of concepts, of course):
Magic Bay Dual Display
The Magic Bay Dual Display concept. Illustration: Lenovo
An additional dual 13.3-inch screen that attaches to a laptop and turns it into a multi-screen workstation. Ideal for data visualisation, content editing and teamwork. Users can view multiple windows simultaneously without the need for an external monitor.
Magic Bay 2nd Display
A compact 8-inch screen that serves as an AI control panel. It provides quick access to working tools, messengers, and AI analytics, making it interesting for professionals who are constantly on the move. Unfortunately, no image available.
Magic Bay Tiko
Tiko's Magic Bay concept. Illustration: Lenovo
An emotional AI companion codenamed Tiko that displays reactions in the form of emojis, responds to gestures, and personalises messages. It is a kind of digital assistant that adds interactivity and helps to maintain productivity during the working day.
Magic Bay Tiko Pro
An enhanced version of Tiko with an interactive display that shows real-time widgets and works in conjunction with Lenovo AI Now. It tracks active tasks, helps manage information, and automatically adapts to the workflow. The designers have worked out this concept the best, so here are a few more close-up images of it:
Lenovo AI Stick: AI acceleration for any laptop
The AI Stick is a compact, flash drive-style device that adds artificial intelligence capabilities to even older PCs. It connects via USB-C Thunderbolt and has a 32 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU).
What does it do?
- Speeds up work with large language models.
- Adds AI functions to laptops that do not support them.
- It works in conjunction with the Lenovo AI Now ecosystem.
An interesting option for those who want to upgrade their device without buying new hardware.
AI display with built-in NPU
Lenovo has once again shown images of its AI display, which has a built-in neural processor for autonomous AI functions. In fact, its appearance does not differ significantly from a conventional display.
The concept of an AI display. Illustration: Lenovo
Its features:
- Recognises voice commands and analyses user behaviour.
- Automatically adapts to movements - adjusts the tilt and height for a comfortable view.
- Works as an assistant, takes notes, and organises workflow.
That is, you add AI and it is no longer just a monitor, but an "autonomous assistant with built-in artificial intelligence". It's just like twenty years ago, when people used to add Bluetooth to an interesting product and call it "smart". Now, the phrase "artificial intelligence" plays the role of "smart". But this is not always a sign that there is nothing behind it, of course.
Bottom line.
Lenovo has shown what the future of mobile technology could look like: energy efficiency, artificial intelligence, and seamless device integration. The concepts presented could become the basis for new generations of laptops, accessories and ecosystem solutions. Will we see these devices on sale? It is not yet known, but the concepts are interesting because some of them reach the production stage, while others do not. Which of them is the most viable is an open question.
