
Published 16 January 2023
Health-focused wearables were back in the spotlight at CES (January 5-8), with innovative solutions promising positive change for those who need it most. Alongside gadgets for improving sleep and quality of life are devices that meld physical and digital worlds into immersive, human-centric experiences.
Assistive technologies represent some of the most significant debuts from the show floor, accelerating the rise in accessible devices that we noted at CES 2022. The best products democratise access to goods and services by embedding into people’s everyday routines - think vision-supporting smart glasses to ultra-low-cost, over-the-counter hearing aids.
Assistive technologies represent some of the most significant debuts from the show floor, accelerating the rise in accessible devices that we noted at CES 2022. The best products democratise access to goods and services by embedding into people’s everyday routines - think vision-supporting smart glasses to ultra-low-cost, over-the-counter hearing aids.
Health and wellness technologies are homing in on specific concerns. Within the self-care space, wearables that promise to help consumers track and optimise their circadian rhythms are on the rise. Meanwhile, medical-grade tools equip people with the ability to garner hospital-level insights from home.
Increasingly a hot category at CES, pet activity trackers and wellness-minded launches promise owners unprecedented insight into their furry friends’ holistic health. Tech-assisted strategies for preparing food and monitoring consumption stood out amongst the innovations, demonstrating a tangible application for the data gleaned from smart collars.
Smart glasses and scent technologies engage the senses, inviting consumers to immerse themselves in new digital environments, as we explore in Realising Virtual Realities. Meanwhile, other brands take aim at real world engagement and advance technologies that infuse novelty into tangible activities, from rollerblading to chess.



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