Innovation can create some life-changing products and others that may not be needed, as we learned this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
ADVERTISEMENTThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is coming to an end, and in addition to showcasing technology from tech powerhouses like Nvidia, Samsung, and BMW, the show is also home to a lot of unusual products.
Here are a few things that caught our eye.
A robotic ‘girl’ who will energize you if you get fresh
US company Realbotix has shown off its tiny-waisted, big-breasted artificial intelligence (AI) robots that could act as a brand representative at an event like CES or as a companion for the “loneliness epidemic”, the company’s CEO Andrew Kiguel told Euronews Next.
He added that the robot, called Aria, could be used in elderly care facilities because it will remember and transmit health data, such as when to take medication.
It will also give “a sense of connection with a robot that looks like a human and is powered by artificial intelligence,” Kiguel said.
However, it depends on what your version of human is, as some would argue that the impossible female form depicted in the robot is far from human.
Male passers-by at the booth said, “I finally found the perfect girl who doesn’t talk back,” while others stared at the robots.
Asked if the robot was a sex robot, Kiguel said it was not and that you would be electrocuted if you tried.
The robot comes in different prices. One without a body and just a head and torso starts at $10,000 (€9,700), another that “falls apart like Lego” for travel costs $150,000 (€147,000), and a full-sized robot with a full body that can move fully and with The AI-powered one starts at $175,000 (€170,000).
A cute and fluffy ‘joy’ robot
Tokyo-based start-up Yukai Engineering showed off two cute robots. One fluffy called Mirumi was created for “joy”, for the user and the people around him, the company told Euronews Next.
It is said to move its head like a baby observing its surroundings and can be attached to purses.
Another tiny cute robot the company showed off was its Nékojita FuFu, a cat that attaches itself to your mug and blows on your drink or food to cool it down.
A toothbrush that cleans teeth in 20 seconds
CES is always big on self-care devices, and French company DuoBrush unveiled its Y-Brush Ultra and Y-Brush Essential – toothbrushes that thoroughly clean your teeth in just 20 seconds.
The new U-shaped brush that looks like a mouth guard gets the job done. Euronews Next tested it and it works by repeatedly chewing on the device, which is powered like a regular electronic toothbrush. However, it took longer than 20 seconds when we tested it ourselves.
The movement takes time to correct, and you can replace the U-shaped brush with a regular-shaped brush.
ADVERTISEMENTA spice machine that helps you cook
AI was heavily represented at CES and found in home devices.
Spicerr is a food tech gadget that uses artificial intelligence to figure out how much spice you’d need for a recipe and also dispenses it into capsules, so there’s no need for spoons and spice containers.
According to the manufacturer, it “adapts spices and recipes to your favorite flavors to create a personalized cooking experience.”
A chair that keeps your rear cool or warm
Razer has introduced a chair that can heat up and warm your back. The concept product is designed for gamers and has a self-regulating heater.
ADVERTISEMENTIt also has a “bladeless fan system” that can circulate air through the chair’s mesh base.
