Choosing the most curious inventions at CES, the largest consumer technology fair in the world, is the most complicated. All kinds of surprising gadgets and technologies were on display in the hotels and convention centers of Las Vegas between January 7 and 10: guitars without strings, robots that blow coffee, lamps to help people with dyslexia read, coffee tables night they dance, nasal bands to breathe better or devices that generate water from the air. Among these and many other innovative inventions, Morning Express has selected the 10 most curious of CES 2025.
A spoon that tastes salt
“We consume too much salt,” says Homei Miyashita. He is one of the creators of one of the inventions that has attracted the most attention in this edition: a spoon that uses electricity to stimulate the perception of salty flavor without adding salt to food. The user can select between four different intensity levels. Miyashita assures that the spoon does not generate a strong shock on the tongue. “The current used is weak, similar to that used in measuring body fat percentage with electricity,” he says. The goal of this spoon, developed by Kirin Holdings, is to help prevent hypertension and other problems associated with excessive sodium consumption.
A furry robot that won’t let go of your arm
From the creators of the cushion that wags its tail and the cat that simply sucks people’s fingers, in this edition comes Mirumi. YuKai Engineering’s latest companion robot grabs onto the arm of Mako Miyatake, a company employee, and won’t let go. From time to time he turns his head and looks at whoever approaches with curiosity. “It’s like when you see a baby on the train and when you have eye contact with it, you feel happy. Mirumi’s goal is to make the people around her feel a little happier,” says Miyatake. The robot, equipped with sensors to detect people and objects, can also be attached to the strap of a backpack or bag.
A device that monitors perimenopause
Peri is a portable, rechargeable device that sticks to the skin—just below the breast—and monitors symptoms of perimenopause (the transitional stage before menopause). “Perimenopause can be very lonely, but you are not alone,” say its creators, who highlight that 440 million women around the world are experiencing its symptoms. Users can consult all the collected data in an application, learn how their lifestyle influences their symptoms, and receive personalized advice for better management of them. The launch of this device is planned for spring 2025.
A car with a flying module in the trunk
If there is something that has caught the attention of those attending CES 2025, it is the Land Aircraft Carrier. This Xpeng AeroHT vehicle, at first glance, looks like a gigantic car with six wheels whose design is reminiscent of Tesla’s Cybertruck. However, what is really surprising is its interior, which houses a flying car. A company employee indicates that this vehicle is suitable for both daily use and for rescue situations, visits to remote areas or for avoiding obstacles. Although it has already been tested in China, getting flying cars to take to the skies presents a challenge because the regulations are very strict.
Glasses with an invisible screen
Halliday’s glasses have a small screen at the top right of the frame that allows you to view translations in real time, play music and read responses from an artificial intelligence assistant. “When you interact with someone, they can automatically show you relevant information, such as verifiable facts. If it detects that some information is not correct, it will point it out to you,” says Jieyang Jia. This Gyges Labs employee highlights that the glasses can be controlled with a ring with a button to avoid touching your face and so that “other people know that you are looking at a screen.”
A vacuum cleaner with a pick-up arm
When seeing the Roborock Saros Z70 in action, which will be launched in the first half of 2025, there is something that catches your attention: a robotic arm comes out of this vacuum cleaner capable of picking up objects lying on the floor such as socks, small towels or tissues. Through an application, the user can decide which objects the robotic arm interacts with and in which area they should be placed.
The device uses machine learning to detect more than 100 different obstacles, according to the company, which has invited Morning Express to CES. Something especially useful for avoiding obstacles, as a Roborock representative explains: “It is capable of identifying a sofa, a low table or chairs with irregular legs.” The user can also “teach” the robot to identify 50 new objects.
Sensors for oysters and mussels
The startup Molluscan monitors water quality by placing sensors in oysters and mussels. “Animals react quickly to any change in the water and through sensors we can detect any type of contamination in real time,” says Ludovic Quinault, CEO and co-founder of Molluscan, who highlights that “the sensors weigh only one gram and do not affect the animals.” animals”. These sensors, developed by biologists, monitor physiological parameters such as stress levels, opening, growth and behavior of the mollusks. Currently, they are used in various locations: “From very cold environments like the North Pole to warm waters in Qatar, as well as Norway, France, Tahiti and many other places.”
A solar umbrella to charge your mobile
Anker, a brand known for creating portable batteries and charging equipment, has presented an umbrella equipped with perovskite solar cell panels at CES. It is called Solix Solar Beach and has been designed to charge electronic devices such as cell phones, portable refrigerators and other outdoor devices. In addition, it is portable, foldable and offers protection against both the sun and rain.
A keyboard that splits in two
The Epomaker Split65 is a somewhat unusual keyboard. It separates into two parts to achieve a “more comfortable and natural” writing posture, according to a company spokesperson. “You can place it anywhere to reduce stress on your wrists and forearms during prolonged gaming or work sessions,” he says while separating the keyboard in two, leaving different letters and numbers on each side. This design is intended for users to adjust their posture and typing angles according to their preferences.
Televisions that find recipes in programs
Samsung makes refrigerators that identify the food inside and record the storage date of each product. This year the technology giant has gone one step further by announcing that its televisions will integrate artificial intelligence to recognize dishes on the screen and suggest recipes. “With Samsung Food, we bring dishes from movies or TV shows directly to your table,” the company says.
