CES 2020

CES is an acronym for the Consumer Electronics Show. It is a gathering place for people who thrive on the business of consumer technology that takes place once a year in Las Vegas, Nevada. These innovations are said to thrive in 2020 and technology will drastically advance with them.

At this year’s CES, a new robotic pet cat was introduced called the “MarsCat,” which is made by Elephant Robotics. The “MarsCat” has the ability to recognize human faces and knows 20 commands and phrases such as “sit” and “come here.”

Another electronic introduced was the “Urgonight Headband” which uses neurofeedback therapy to measure your EEG in order to teach you how to control the brain waves that affect sleep. It uses small electrodes that adjust to the size of your head. The “Urgonight Headband” costs $500 and is said to train your brain during the day in order to get better sleep at night.

Not only have robotics companies came out with new products, but the toilet paper company, Charmin, unveiled a new product called the “Pooptime Robot Pal.” The “Pooptime Robot Pal” is said to bring a new toilet paper roll when needed. Segway also introduced the “S-Pod.” The “S-Pod” is a self-balancing stroller for adults that can go up to 25 miles per hour.

Aside from small gadgets, Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) introduced a new electrified Jeep that is said to take over a new line of Jeeps in 2022.They are plug-in hybrids that have up to 30-miles of battery power before running on gas fuel. The company says that Jeep strives to become the leader in premium eco-friendly technology. FCA also introduced the Fiat Centoventi, a four-seater with “suicide doors” and room for one to four batteries that slide in. This allows 100-500 km of range and an upscale model would get a 20 inch display.

BMW says they will be releasing the X7 ZeroG Lounger, making car seats into lounge chairs instead. This technology is said to remove cup holders between the seats since they will be joined together and they will also include leg rests.These upgrades are said to provide a great deal of leg room. The chair tilts 60 degrees and a screen is released from the sunshade location for even more comfort. The car is also self-driven, therefore driving and parking are no problem.

On the other hand, Toyota proposed a concept called, Woven City, where electric vehicles are woven into our basic pedestrian paths. Toyota says, “These three street types weave together to form an organic grid pattern to help accelerate the testing of autonomy.” The three street types are said to be, “Roadways/spaces for faster vehicles only, a mix of lower speed, personal mobility, and pedestrians, and a park-like ‘promenade’ for pedestrians only” according to Bill Howard of ExtremeTech. Howard also states, “To move residents through the city, only fully-autonomous, zero-emission vehicles will be allowed on the main thoroughfares. In and throughout Woven City, autonomous Toyota e-Palettes will be used for transportation and deliveries, as well as for changeable mobile retail” (Howard). The homes in the Woven Cities are said to have in-home robots to assist with daily living. Sensor-based AI will check a person’s health, assist with daily life and take care of basic needs. Toyota claims the model homes will be made primarily of wood, with traditional Japanese joinery techniques that will all be made in robotic factories to minimize cost of production.

Altogether, CES takes place in Las Vegas, but is an international show for many different companies, ranging from high-level players to small parts-maker companies. This year, there were many more asian companies participating. There were multiple electric vehicles, transportation devices, people-haulers and minibuses. Even the introduction of a Woven City, integrating robots and buses into our every move. In a few years time, these revolutionary inventions might be part of our everyday lives.

Source: Extremetech.com