Every year, journalists and privileged tech enthusiasts travel to Las Vegas for the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES).
Why?
To catch a glimpse of some of the gadgets and technologies from the future, of course.
Who would turn down such an opportunity?
Definitely not me.
However, this year, many people (including myself) were unable to catch the flight to
Vegas).
Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic that has triggered a whole lot of movement restrictions.
From Google to Amazon to Panasonic to Microsoft and General Motors - several companies withdrew
from the event.
Nevertheless, the CES still went on and we got to see some pretty fascinating robots
and gadgets on display.
I mean, Samsung brought an ARK, BMW exhibited what looks like its coolest car ever, and
how can we forget Ameca, the humanoid robot that made its first public appearance at the
show?
I’m guessing you want to see these things for yourself.
So, here are the latest robots and incredible gadgets we saw at this year’s CES event.
Ever dreamed of being massaged by a robot?
Well, during the course of this video, we’ll be previewing a robotic massage device that
was exhibited at CES.
So you’ll do well to stick around till the very last second.
SAMSUNG ODYSSEY ARK
One thing about the CES is that over the years, it has proven to be a level battleground for
electronic brands to showcase their talents when it comes to home entertainment gadgets.
And the 2022 edition was not any different.
Samsung’s insane curvy display screen called the Odyssey Ark opened the floor in this category.
We call it insane because this curved 55” 4K screen is literally the curviest and one
of the most advanced display monitors in the world.
Samsung says the “Odyssey Ark is a next-generation flexible monitor perfect for people doing
everything from editing to gaming at home.”
Well, if you make a gadget this good, you're definitely allowed to blow your trumpet.
Samsung, however, didn't make any comments as regards the pricing of their latest gadget.
But your guess is as good as mine.
The price tag might just be too expensive for the average consumer.
But if you can afford it, the Samsung Odyssey Ark is definitely an asset to have in your
workstation.
If you’d rather have something bigger, though, you might want to turn your attention to the
ultra-wide 97” G2 Oled screen exhibited by LG.
MASONITE SMART DOOR
Even in a tech exhibition, smart doors are not something you’d expect to see every
time.
So it was kind of refreshing to see this gadget on display in Las Vegas.
Oh!
Wait a minute, the Maronite Smart Door is not exactly a gadget.
It's a group of gadgets actually.
It features a built-in Yale smart lock, ring video doorbells, motion-activated smart lighting,
and sensors.
But unfortunately, the Masonite Smart Doors can only be installed in new homes for now.
SAMSUNG FREESTYLE PROJECTOR
Thankfully, our next device doesn't have any restrictions.
It's very portable and weighs only 0.83 kg, meaning it can fit into your back pack and
go with you anywhere you’re headed.
When we talk about features and performance, the list of things this freestyle projecting
device can do is almost endless.
It has the same software as Samsung Smart TVs so connecting other Samsung devices to
it shouldn’t take more than a few seconds.
With a picture size of between 30 to 100 inches you can jolly well convert your wall or ceiling
to a cinema screen.
Sounds like something you’d like to have for your next picnic or road trip, right?
$899 dollars is all it will cost you.
AMECA Y’ll remember Ameca?
The humanoid robot that got Elon Musk’s attention and hugged the headlines last year?
Well, It made its first-ever public appearance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
And guess what?
It grabbed the headlines yet again!
During the event that ended one day earlier than scheduled, Ameca was seen interacting
almost effortlessly with humans.
Claire Reilly, an American journalist, even went as far as interviewing it.
She says the experience was “eerie and amazing,” we don't know which one to believe.
Anyway, after the virtual heart-to-heart session, she agreed, much like the rest of us, that
Ameca has quite a lot in common with humans even though it cannot walk just yet.
Going by the videos we’ve seen, she’s not far from the truth.
However, I’m not sure you’ll find any human with 17 independent electric motors
in their head.
Did she lie to us?
Just maybe a tiny little bit.
DOOSAN DRUMMING ASSISTANT
Attention drummer boy, your lifelong partner, has arrived all the way from South Korea.
Quite a journey, isn't it?
Well, Doosan Robotics brought along an amazing collaborative drum robot to the CES to wow
the audience.
I bet they wowed some of the other exhibitors in attendance as well.
You might be wondering what a cobot is?
Basically, it's a robot that is designed to work hand-in-hand with humans and other robots
like itself.
So far, there isn’t really any significant information on the internet about the Doosan
Drum cobot.
However, we found an online video of a drummer demonstrating how the bot works.
In that particular video, the cobot can be seen shuffling around four crash cymbals and
seemingly dancing to the rhythm of the beat.
Now that's exactly the type of fun we signed up for!
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MASSAGE ROBOT
In what has to be the weirdest exhibition at the 2022 CES, a two-arm AI-powered robot
was seen massaging a person.
The audience looked quite impressed with what they saw as they scrambled to take pictures
from every possible angle.
We understand that this robot is sound-sensitive, meaning that it can hear and execute commands
from humans.
Normally, this is not a sight you’d not expect to see in real life.
It would have been easier to explain if it happened in a science fiction movie or something.
But you see, this is the 21st century, and science obviously has come a long way.
So you can expect to see more weird inventions like this on a regular basis.
MOBILE SHELF
A pair of self-driving shelves took center stage at the 2022 CES event.
One is named Caddie, while the other is called Retriever.
They both have sensors, wheels, and a maximum payload of 25 pounds or 11 kilograms if you
like.
However, there are some differences between them.
The Retriever, for instance, can make vertical movements; that's to say, it can raise or
lower itself as directed by the owner.
Meanwhile, Caddie moves in the opposite direction and has hands that allow it to grab things
that are placed within reach.
Additionally, both Caddie and Retriever are able to understand instructions from humans.
Thanks to a built-in Alexa integration.
Any lazy remote worker like myself will find a need for these self-driving shelves.
However, they’re specifically built to serve people with mobility problems.
BMW iX SUV
We saved the best for the last because we know you wouldn’t want it any other way.
BMW’s pure-electric chameleon SUV certainly added some color to this year’s rather quiet
CES event.
But wait a minute, is it even real?
I’m afraid it is.
Actually, if there was a CES award for the most flamboyant exhibition on the day, BMW
deserves it.
For one, they had to collaborate with a company that's not even part of the automobile industry
just to develop the electronic ink that was used to style this vehicle.
If you ask me, that in itself deserves to be awarded.
Sadly, there's nothing of that sort, so the German automaker will make do with the extra
attention and media coverage it got during the event.
Another sad thing is this car is only a concept model, which means we might have to wait a
little while before we get our own fair share of what it feels like to ride in a color-changing
SUV.
What a shame!
I know we’ve gone through quite a number of gadgets and robots.
Sticking out your neck for one might be a little bit difficult.
Or maybe not.
But if you had to, which would you pick as your favorite?
Want to see more fascinating robots and gadgets like Ameca, Caddie, and Retriever?
Let us know in the comment section, and we'll definitely make it happen.
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