CES 2021 has to do with pandemic technology

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The robot, Samsung’s Bot Handy, is the company’s vision for “a new better normalcy,” as more people work, cook, eat, and drown dishes at home than ever during the global pandemic. As can be seen in a video that was shown on Monday on the 2021 CES 2021 consumer virtual technology program, Bot Handy is, well, useful throughout the house; not just to pick up some pending work, but to remind you of upcoming meetings and to stretch your legs if you’ve been sitting for too long.

For now, it’s just in development (no price or release date has been announced), but Samsung said it’s part of a larger effort to make technology to simplify your home life. “Your home technologies need to work harder to help you adapt to this new normal,” the company said in the description of the session on the CES website.

Businesses large and small showed off their new innovations at the highly-watched technology fair, which kicked off on Monday, many with life-related features during the pandemic. There’s MaskFone, a face cover that comes with a built-in N95 filter, headphones and a microphone for making calls, and a portable earphone called Cove that claims its soft vibrations regulate anxiety and stress.
For the kitchen, manufacturer Kohler showed off voice control features for their sinks and other accessories, so owners can turn on the taps without ever touching them. British startup Handsteco promoted sinks with integrated artificial intelligence to guide people through hygiene techniques in hospitals, offices and public spaces.
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The issue of pandemic technology also took a step away from home. On the rise of online shipments, lock maker Yale announced it is now shipping its smart delivery box to protect packages from porch pirates when they arrive. A dealer places a package in the storage box that locks automatically and the owners receive a notification.

While some of these products, like Bot Handy, may seem a bit contrived, ABI Research analyst Jonathan Collins said they will definitely have to make money with items that help automate household chores. The market research firm found that the smart home market in 2020 grew 6.7% from 2019 to $ 88 billion. However, this is $ 11 billion below pre-pandemic expectations.
Even products that weren’t specifically related to the pandemic can still take advantage of our way of life now. The striking new TVs, one of the mainstays of CES events, seemed more appropriate this year as we are trapped at home, hooked on TV and increasingly aware of our surroundings. LG, for example, sparked excitement with its new 55-inch transparent TV, the latest company to display screens that can be seen when turned off.

Meanwhile, a Panasonic hair dryer that you don’t need to move (an integrated oscillator does all the work for you) also generated a buzz, at a time when a lot of people haven’t had a proper haircut or blast. long.

People see the CES events to get an idea of ​​where the technology is going in the coming years, but this year’s event is no doubt that the industry is up to date with the ways the pandemic reformed. our lives over the past year.

With vaccines on the horizon, it’s unclear how long we’ll be stuck at home, but these tech companies seem to be betting that even if the pandemic ends, our habits won’t change completely.

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