Once again, Las Vegas (United States) sets the agenda for consumer electronics at the beginning of the year. Thousands of people, the organization has more than 60,000 editions, approach CES 2020 (from 7 to 10 January) to learn about the main trends in technology, and health is one of the latest sectors.
We review the main devices and projects aimed at improving health, with artificial intelligence and the monitoring of vital signs, as the main players. We have divided the list into two broad categories: Health and Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality.
Health:
- AerBetic: Clock-free Glucose Monitor. https://www.aerbetic.com/
- Pria: Assistant for home medication administration. https://www.okpria.com/
- Touchless: Continuous monitoring touch sensors. They put themselves in their shoes. https://tacsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Flyer_for_CES_2020.pdf
- NaNit, breathing control: Belt and sack that monitor baby’s breathing and prevent sudden death during sleep. https://www.nanit.com/uk/
- Reliefband: Wearable watch-type that minimizes nausea caused by any condition or medication by pulsing in the nervous system that stimulates the area of the brain that regulates nausea. https://www.reliefband.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9dDwBRC9ARIsABbedBOt0JtbFc_5lZgtmpNEqupzxAHeiNENpFqa0H0dwyUnZi0vxHMUEJUaAhBDEALw_wcB
- Valancell, biometric sensor Blood pressure for earphones: TA sensor that can be incorporated into a headset to know the TA measurements using these devices. https://valencell.com/
- Ballie: Companion Robot with the ability to activate tasks or make alerts. https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-ballie-ces-2020/
- URGOnight: EEG for home use that allows you to train to sleep better. https://urgonight.com/
- Elvie: Connected Milk Pump + Connected Pelvic Sun Training Device. https://www.elvie.com/en-us/
- Lumi: Sensor to monitor the physical activity of the swimmer and his movements. https://www.pampers.com/en-us/lumi
- HeardThat: App that mutes ambient noise and allows for voice conversations in noisy environments. https://heardthatapp.com/about
- Smart Care Home: A set of home care products with sensors to prevent falls, alarms, voice recognition, etc. https://www.essence-grp.com/smart-care/care-at-home-pers
- Bisu: Analytical urine monitoring device by means of automatic strip test, incorporates health and fitness tips based on analytical results. https://www.bisu.bio/
- YO sperm test: A device that implements a test to analyze sperm mobility and quality approved by the FDA. https://www.yospermtest.com/
- Atmôs: Purifying air mask designed for outdoor use and without direct skin contact. https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/06/atmos-ao-air-maskfilter/guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANLM_GG5XMCqoI5JVpreOvpUuBWrGTnSeLHMoQIzYTMMhcU15ZtTt10bZak4egDpe8W-JiHtkU0OPkIew0LtE1H4Ri10E-RmExp4FMtTUn7g36Rq-99U9jf54kTHDiE2wLgsoup_LlqLmGPpE03Utov7OUVRKZesRXb5kUZ6q0m
- DFree B1: Device that alerts peristaltic movements for people with anal incontinence or colostomies. https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/07/dfree-triple-w-colon-warning-system/
- Bello Olive Healthcare: Device for accurate, easier and more affordable anthropometric measurements than today. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bello-decode-your-belly-fat-manage-your-healthgclid=Cj0KCQiA9dDwBRC9ARIsABbedBOjgQLYgUQm6f_MIB6GILvWupB1LrAekaYczb_Qa6a_QaBaQa6aQa6aQa5aQa5a.
It should be noted that several brands such as Philips that have opted for smart sleep in the same line as URGOnight. https://www.usa.philips.com/c-e/smartsleep/deep-sleep-headband
Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality:
- Panasonic VR Glasses: https://uploadvr.com/panasonic-vr-goggles-ces-2020/
- Cyber Shoes: Shoes with sensors to move in VR scenarios. https://www.cybershoes.io/
- HTC Vive PRo Eyye traking: Developer Edition to track what VR helmet users are watching https://enterprise.vive.com/us/product/vive-pro-eye/