Pandemic-related gadgets are taking over the first virtual Consumer Electronics Show.
The popular technology event has moved online due to the persistent coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped companies from introducing innovations that help keep the virus under control.
Companies shared the first appearances of technologies that will help people return to the office, relieve anxiety among those who are under confinement and remain safe when they are away from home in the real world.
These devices include a coin-sized device that monitors vital signs to identify possible symptoms of the coronavirus, a cat-like robot that mimics a real pet, and smart masks that measure air quality.
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Pandemic-related gadgets are taking over the first virtual Consumer Electronics Show. The popular technology event has moved online due to the persistent coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped companies from introducing innovations that help keep the virus under control
Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world usually make the journey to Las Vegas, Nevada, at this time to feast their eyes on the best and latest technologies.
This year is very different, as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was forced to host the popular event entirely online due to the persistent pandemic.
But the new location has not stopped companies from showing off their innovations and many of them are related to the virus.
Vaccines were made available in the US and in many other parts of the world, with the aim of helping society to get out of their homes and return to the real world – and BioButton wants to ensure that this happens safely.
BioIntelliSense presented a coin-size wearable that sticks to the user’s chest and monitors vital signs, such as skin temperature, respiratory and heart rate, activity level and sleep quality
BioIntelliSense presented a coin-sized wearable that sticks to the user’s chest and monitors vital signs, such as skin temperature, respiratory and heart rate, activity level and quality of sleep.
Using all these measures, the device is able to identify whether a user develops symptoms of coronavirus – even if he does not feel sick himself.
James Mault, MD, BioIntelliSense CEO, said: ‘We are extremely honored to be named Best of Innovation as honored with the CES 2021 Innovation Award’.
‘The commercial launch of the BioButton COVID-19 vaccine screening and symptom screening solution is timely to address the growing challenge of safe return to work, school, travel, conferences and entertainment.’
‘BioButton is the latest addition to our portfolio of biosensors and data services model for public health and clinical applications covering infectious diseases, orthopedics, oncology and cardiac care.’
While some devices help the public to be safe outside the home, others seek to help them deal with being locked inside – the Petit Qoobo robot was designed just for that. This round, furry robot was made to look like a cat without a head and legs
BioButton has already received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ability to detect symptoms in just a few days.
While some devices help the public to be safe outside the home, others seek to help them deal with being locked inside – the Petit Qoobo robot was designed just for that.
This round, furry robot was made to look like a cat without a head and legs.
It is available in four realistic tones of faux fur which, according to its Japanese manufacturer Yukai Engineering, is ‘reminiscent of young and skittish animals’ and still produces its own ‘heartbeat’ that users can hear and feel.
The Petit Qooboo appeared at CES 2020 as a prototype, but today’s presentation is a functional product for $ 110.
Masks have become part of our daily clothing and many companies have turned fabric design into technologies to help improve life.
AirPop makes masks five years before the coronavirus took over the world, but it adjusted the original design for exercises and added the ability to measure air quality.
AirPop had been making masks five years before the coronavirus took over the world, but it adjusted the original exercise design and added the ability to measure air quality
Called Active +, the mask is equipped with sensors that connect to a smartphone.
This allows the mask to monitor everything from breaths per minute to the quality of the outside air.
Some companies are slowly bringing employees back to the office after months, but allowing employees to share their time working from home.
This change means that people will be moving around and carrying their laptops and other belongings to and from work, which can increase the risk of accumulating bacteria and viruses along the way.
To solve this problem, the American company Targus debuted a keyboard flashlight and an antimicrobial backpack to kill viruses at CES.
Targus debuted its ultraviolet LED disinfection light that kills up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria that can infiltrate a keyboard
Targus also exhibited the 2Office Antimicrobial Backpack which contains a laptop and features a protective finish with an infusion of antimicrobial at the main points of contact to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the backpack
The UV-C LED disinfection light kills up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria that can sneak into a keyboard.
Designed to sit at a table, the AC light works for 5 minutes, every hour disinfecting the workspace through automatic settings using motion sensors.
If any movement is detected inside the safety zone or directly outside the active cleaning area, the UV-C LEDs will be automatically deactivated and restarted after five minutes of inactivity.
Targus also displayed the 2Office antimicrobial backpack, which contains a laptop and has a protective finish with an antimicrobial infusion at important contact points to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the backpack.