The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a hotbed of technological innovation and this year the focus was on the area of artificial intelligence (AI).
From smart home solutions to cutting-edge gadgets, CES 2024 showcased AI-powered products that impressed with their technical prowess and promised real-world applications. Let’s take a look at some of the notable AI innovations from CES 2024.
Samsung Ballie with projector
Samsung’s Ballie, a roving smart home hub, returned to CES with a new feature: a built-in projector. This interactive companion takes commands and syncs with your smart home devices and can project images onto various surfaces.
Whether it’s keeping an eye on your home while you’re away or tracking you autonomously, Ballie’s integration of AI and projection technology opens up exciting possibilities for smart home enthusiasts.
Rabbit R1
Positioned as the “iPhone of AI,” the Rabbit R1 stands out as a palm-sized device that acts as a dedicated personal assistant. Answering questions, launching apps and even ordering a taxi, the Rabbit R1 proves that innovation doesn’t have to come with a high price. This cost-effective AI solution showcases the potential of accessible and user-friendly AI technology.
Minitailz Smart Dog Collar
Invoxia’s Minitailz dog collar, winner of the CES 2024 Innovation Award, brings AI to the world of pets. With GPS tracking to detect the dog’s location and health statistics such as heart rate and respiration, this collar illustrates how AI can improve our understanding and care for our four-legged companions.
The Minitailz smart dog collar is a testament to the growing role of AI in meeting diverse needs.
Motion Pillow
The Motion Pillow is a sleep enthusiast’s dream, leveraging the sophistication of AI to solve snoring problems. By detecting snoring patterns and gently adjusting the pillow to improve the airway, this innovative product turns nighttime rest into a scientifically guided experience.
With a companion app for tracking sleep data, Motion Pillow illustrates how AI can improve well-being in unexpected ways.
BMind Smart Mirror
Barracuda’s BMind Smart Mirror, winner of the CES 2024 Innovation Award, merges generative AI and natural language processing to create an emotion-aware home device. By interpreting facial expressions, gestures and tones, the smart mirror adapts to improve the user’s mood, offering affirmations, visuals and guided meditations. This represents a notable advancement in the integration of AI into well-being, shaping the future of smart home technology.
Timekettle X1 Interpretation Center
Billed as “the world’s first multilingual simultaneous interpreting system,” the X1 Interpreter Hub uses AI for real-time translations in up to 40 languages. With live transcriptions displayed on screen, this device promises to transform global communication in meetings and beyond, demonstrating the potential of AI to bridge language gaps.
Capelle
Capella’s app, powered by AI and machine learning, translates infants’ cries into valuable information for parents. This AI application demonstrates the potential of technology to address real-world challenges, helping parents understand the needs of their babies.
Swarovski Optical AX Visio
The Swarovski Optic AX Visio combines a 13MP camera and AI to identify over 9,000 bird species when pointed at them. This new AI integration in binoculars elevates the birding experience, demonstrating how AI can improve our connection with the natural world.
Matic Robotics
Matic’s redesigned robot vacuum and mop stole the show with its AI-based capabilities. With five onboard cameras mapping the space of a home, this robot navigates and cleans efficiently. Its understanding of hand gestures and voice commands, combined with its commitment to data privacy, positions Matic as a key player in the world of home robotics.
LG Smart Home AI Agent
LG’s two-legged robot on wheels is a futuristic home assistant that interacts with users and controls various household appliances. With the ability to learn and personalize over time, this AI-powered agent represents another step toward seamlessly integrating virtual assistants into our daily lives.
Agile beauty
Nimble Beauty is redefining the at-home nail salon experience with 2D and 3D scanning and advanced AI technology. Understanding the size, shape and curves of the user’s nails, this AI-powered beauty robot paints and dries nails in minutes, providing convenience without compromising quality.
JennAir SlimTech Refrigerator
Equipped with the world’s thinnest refrigerator insulation panels, the JennAir smart refrigerator is 50% more energy efficient than most refrigerators. SlimTech insulation, developed by Whirlpool Corporation, shows how AI can revolutionize the energy efficiency of home appliances, hinting at wider applications in the future.
