GabyThe main consumer electronics exhibition, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, showcased stunning futuristic gadgets from over 4,000 companies worldwide. Unsurprisingly, following last year’s success of ChatGPT, this year’s event also highlighted innovative AI-powered devices. Here are just a few of the CES 2024 exhibits.
Transparent TVs
One of the highlights of the exhibition was fully transparent TVs from LG. The South Korean company unveiled the world’s first wireless transparent TV, the OLED-T, which is expected to hit store shelves in the second half of this year. The household device features a 195 cm screen and 4K resolution and could, according to its developers, mark a major breakthrough in TV production.
The OLED-T looks like a sheet of transparent glass but can also operate in a black mode. While turned on, viewers can keep it semi-transparent or fully opaque. When turned off, it can display scenic views, artwork, or aquariums with fish.
Training leggings with electrostimulation
At first glance, these leggings from Seoul-based startup Barun Bio look fairly ordinary. But they stand out thanks to the built-in WE-Stim technology. During workouts, it delivers low-power electrical stimulation across the body. No batteries are needed—the leggings use static electricity generated by the wearer’s own movement.
The invention enhances cell vitality, metabolic activity, blood circulation, and helps muscle recovery, according to the developers. They claim it’s the world’s first clothing item to improve human health on a cellular level.
Robot butler
This robot from Samsung is designed to help people manage their homes more efficiently. The company showcased an updated version of its earlier Ballie design—a round yellow robot equipped with an AI-powered camera and projector. Ballie can recognize its owner’s face and greet them upon returning home. It follows both voice and text commands. For example, it can feed your dog, project video calls on the wall, monitor your home and send footage to your phone, guide workouts, and more.
Laptop with a 2.5-meter virtual screen
Developed by Israeli startup Sightful, the Spacetop laptop is a dream for tech enthusiasts. When users put on augmented reality glasses, they see a huge screen appearing to hover above the table.
Developers promise the laptop will go on sale soon at a price of $2,150, according to Daily Mail.
Despite the innovative display, this gadget offers just 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage.
Artificial intelligence in your pocket
The R1 device by American startup Rabbit lets users control various applications via voice commands. A built-in chatbot allows this pocket gadget—just 100 grams in weight—to handle everyday tasks for its owner. For instance, it can suggest recipes based on the contents of the fridge, take photos and videos, call a taxi, order food, or book a hotel.
It costs only $200. The purpose of its creation, according to developers, is to free people from having to navigate dozens of apps. Instead, users will have one powerful super-app—R1.
Creepy talking robo-face
One of the companion robots presented at the Las Vegas show has a rather eerie appearance. It’s WeHead, a talking robotic face developed by U.S. company Zero Distance. This gadget, capable of recognizing human emotions, interacts with users on command. Its creators say WeHead can serve as a personal assistant or tutor. However, it’s uncertain whether its animated face might frighten children.
Earlier, HouseWife also covered another breakthrough showcased at CES 2024—Hyundai’s flying electric taxi S-A2, which is expected to start carrying passengers by 2028.
