The initial gadget announcements emerging from the CES technology exhibition indicate that health and beauty will be a major theme at this year’s electronics convention in Las Vegas.
The trade expo won’t officially commence until Tuesday, yet numerous companies participating in the event have started to reveal the innovations they have been developing, with AI-driven health assessments becoming a prominent trend.
On Sunday night, the tech behemoth Samsung introduced a beauty mirror as part of its latest series of smart home updates, utilizing AI to conduct a brief analysis of a user’s face before identifying potential issues related to wrinkles, pores, skin tone, or redness detected on the skin.
Additionally, in collaboration with a South Korean cosmetic brand, the mirror can recommend products tailored to the user’s determined needs.
This AI-driven personalized skincare method has been reflected in an announcement from skincare giant L’Oreal, which has introduced a new tabletop apparatus containing a so-called “lab-on-a-chip” that examines a skin sample acquired from a strip applied to the cheek for several minutes.
Initially intended for use in stores, the Cell BioPrint device merges its AI-based evaluation with photographs of the user’s face to provide various insights, according to L’Oreal – including skin age, potential issues that may develop in the future, and which components the skin may respond best to, aiding users in identifying the most appropriate cosmetic products for their needs.
The French health technology company Withings has also made its mark at CES with a smart mirror – the Omnia – a full-length mirror paired with a base where users stand to receive complete body scans and health assessments, including insights regarding weight and cardiovascular health.
The Omnia additionally features a built-in AI assistant that delivers feedback and advice on the user’s health, with the mirror capable of integrating data from connected devices like smartwatches to assist in constructing a clearer overview of the user’s daily health.
Before CES commenced, industry experts anticipated that smart home products would become a focal point for AI, enhancing smart home offerings and generating renewed interest in the field.
Nonetheless, CES is also recognized for showcasing an array of more unconventional gadgets, and 2025 appears poised to maintain that tradition.
Among these is a product that retains a health aspect – the Electric Salt Spoon produced by the Japanese company Kirin.
This device employs electricity to amplify the salty flavor of low-sodium foods, aiming to lessen the salt consumption of users.
In another area, the startup AtmosGear claims to have developed the world’s first electric inline skates, offering a range of up to 16 miles and a maximum speed of 18 miles per hour, powered by a wearable energy source to propel the wearer forward.
Robots continue to be a trending topic at CES, and this year, among those showcased is Tombot, a series of robotic puppies designed to serve as emotional support companions for individuals who may be unable to own a pet due to health or other circumstances.
Tombot’s puppies are crafted to appear and sound lifelike, featuring interactive sensors that enable them to respond to users and recognize voice commands.