Pandemic-related devices take over the first virtual Consumer Electronics Show.
The popular tech event has been sent online this year due to the persistent coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped companies from introducing new innovations that help keep the virus at bay.
The companies shared the first glances of the technologies that will help people get back to the office, relieve the anxieties of those who are locked in, and stay safe while out of the real world.
These include smart masks that measure air quality, a coin-sized device that monitors vital signs for possible coronavirus symptoms, and a keyboard light that promises to kill up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.
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Pandemic-related devices take over the first virtual Consumer Electronics Show. The popular tech event moved online due to the persistent coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped companies from introducing new innovations that help keep the virus at bay.
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world often take the walk in Las Vegas, Nevada, around this time to enjoy their eyes on the latest and most advanced technologies.
This year is very different, as the Consumer Technology Association was forced to host the popular event, known as CES, completely online due to the persistent pandemic.
But the new configuration has not stopped companies from showing off their innovations and many of them are virus-related.
BioButton
BioIntelliSense displays a portable coin-sized device that attaches to a user’s chest and monitors vitalities such as skin temperature, respiratory and heart rate, activity level and sleep quality
Vaccines have been made available in the United States and many other parts of the world, with the goal of helping society get out of their homes and back into the real world, and BioButton wants to make sure this happens safely. .
BioIntelliSense showed a coin-sized portable device that sticks to a user’s chest and monitors vitalities such as skin temperature, respiratory and heart rate, activity level, and sleep quality.
By using all these measures, the device is able to identify if a user is experiencing coronavirus symptoms, even if it does not feel bad.
James Mault, MD, CEO of BioIntelliSense, said: “We are very honored to be nominated for Best of Innovation as the CES 2021 Innovation Award.”
“The commercial launch of BioButton COVID-19’s symptom detection and vaccine control solution is timely to meet the growing challenge of a safe return to workplaces, schools, travel, conferences and entertainment.”
“The BioButton is the new addition to our biosensor portfolio and data services model for clinical and public health applications covering infectious diseases, orthopedics, oncology and cardiac care.”
The BioButton has already received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ability to detect symptoms within days.
Qoobo
While some devices help the public stay out of the house, others want to help them deal with the internal blockage: the Petit Qoobo robot is designed for that. This round, furry robot makes it look like a cat with no head or legs
While some devices help the public stay out of the house, others want to help them deal with the internal blockage: the Petit Qoobo robot is designed for that.
This round, furry robot makes it look like a cat with no head or legs.
It’s available in four realistic shades of synthetic leather that, according to its Japanese manufacturer Yukai Engineering, “remembers young, squeamish animals” and even produces its own “heartbeat” that users can feel and feel.
The Petit Qooboo appeared at CES 2020 as a prototype, but the current presentation is of a product that runs for $ 110.
AirPop Active + masks
AirPop makes masks five years before the coronavirus took over the world, but has modified the original design for exercise and added the ability to measure air quality
Masks have become part of our daily attire and many companies have transformed fabric design into technologies to help improve life.
AirPop made masks five years before the coronavirus took over the world, but it has modified the original design for exercise and added the ability to measure air quality.
Called Active +, the mask is equipped with sensors that connect to a smartphone.
This allows the mask to control from breaths per minute to outside air quality.
Targus UV-C LED disinfection light
Targus unveiled its UV-C LED disinfection lamp that kills up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria that can sneak into the keyboard
Some companies slowly return their employees to the office after months, but allow staff to split time working from home.
Such a move means people will travel and carry laptops and other belongings to and from work, which can increase the risk of picking up bacteria and viruses along the way.
To solve this problem, the American firm Targus launches at CES an antimicrobial backpack and keyboard light that kills viruses.
Targus also showed off the 2Office antimicrobial backpack that contains a laptop and features an antimicrobial infused protective finish at key contact points to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the backpack.
UV-C LED disinfection light kills up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria that can sneak into the keyboard.
Designed to sit on a desk, the AC-powered lamp runs for 5 minutes and disinfects the workspace every hour using automatic configurations using motion sensors.
If any movement is detected inside the safety zone or directly outside the active cleaning area, the UV-C LEDs will turn off automatically and resume after five minutes of inactivity.
Targus also showed off the 2Office antimicrobial backpack that contains a laptop and features an antimicrobial infused protective finish at key contact points to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the backpack.