Bizarre Innovations Unveiled: The Quirkiest Gadgets of CES 2025!

Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES has been the venue for some of the most fascinating, advanced, and imaginative tech innovations available. Below are examples of some of the strangest products featured at the event, as noted in a report by The Verge.

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1) Mirumi, the furry and bashful companion robot

Mirumi is a cute companion robot by Yukai Engineering that can attach to your handbag or backpack strap. Similar to a timid child, it hides its face or turns away when touched or approached by unfamiliar people.

The expected launch will occur through a crowdfunding initiative, priced at $70.

2) Swippitt’s phone charger resembling a toaster

Swippitt’s phone charger mimics the shape of a toaster, requiring users to insert their phone into a hub that automatically replaces the external battery with a fully charged one without any cords or wireless charging stations needed.

However, this is applicable solely to Swippitt’s Link phone case, which includes an integrated 3,500 mAh battery.

3) AutoKeybo retractable keyboard

The AutoKeybo keyboard retracts to unveil a trackpad and number pad. This functionality is enabled by a built-in camera that detects the position of the user’s hands, seamlessly switching between configurations once the hands are elevated slightly.

This enhances productivity by eliminating the need for the user to shift their hands between the mouse and keyboard, although it comes with a steep price of $700.

4) Portable LG StanbyME display

LG has introduced a 27-inch second iteration of its portable StanbyME monitor, which can have a shoulder strap added, enabling users to carry it easily or suspend it.

It boasts a new folio case, an upgraded 1440p resolution, an extended four-hour battery lifespan, and two USB-C ports.

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5) SwitchBot modular robot

SwitchBot’s modular robot is capable of performing various chores and is based on a model of the company’s mini robot vacuum.

The Multitasking Household Robot K20 Plus Pro is equipped with a wheeled “FusionPlatform” that can be outfitted with devices such as the company’s air purifier, fan, security camera, and more.

6) Ultrahuman gold or platinum smart ring

Ultrahuman’s “artisanal” Rare ring is priced at $1,900 for gold and $2,200 for platinum and shares the same specifications and features as the significantly cheaper $349 Ultrahuman Ring Air.

7) LG’s AeroCatTower air purifier

The LG AeroCatTower is an air purifier that also acts as a cat tree featuring a heated area, a filter for pet dander, and a weighing scale.

The AeroCatTower connects to the LG ThinQ app, providing data about the cat’s weight and the duration of its sleep.

8) Wearable solar panel

Anker’s jacket remains just a concept, but it is designed with LED light strips and perovskite solar cells integrated around the exterior of the garment. The cells offer a 30W maximum input and include a USB-C output that can be utilized for charging your phone.

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9) LG’s indoor gardening side table

LG has also introduced a side table equipped with a lamp that encourages plant growth beneath it. It automatically waters the plants using a built-in reservoir and also features a built-in speaker.

10) Conversational anime girls

Code 27, the company behind the character Livehouse, has unveiled a pod containing 3D representations of dancing anime girls or any uploadable characters that leverage AI for interaction. This capsule possesses a 1200p display accompanied by cameras and microphones with sound recognition capabilities.

It will be part of a Kickstarter initiative and priced between $400 and $500.