From smart bins to AI-powered pet collars, the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas showcased a plethora of cutting-edge devices driven by artificial intelligence (AI). With a staggering 14,000 startups participating and 135,000 attendees, AI stole the spotlight across various sectors, offering innovative solutions to everyday challenges.
One standout creation was the AI bin from Italian startup Ganiga. Dubbed Hoooly, this intelligent waste receptacle uses a built-in camera to identify the type of waste being disposed of and ensures it goes into the correct bin. Ganiga's CEO, Nicolas Lorenzo Zeoli, explained that Hoooly goes beyond mere disposal, as it also records data on waste composition, creating personalized profiles of users' waste habits. Resembling a rocket, this smart bin even plans optimized routes for waste disposal. Available in indoor and outdoor versions, the Hoooly comes in various sizes, with a current cost of around €4,000.
Another noteworthy AI creation comes from French startup Obo-World, offering a virtual human resources assistant to streamline the hiring process. While not replacing human recruiters, Obo's AI assistant, Obo, significantly reduces the time spent on candidate screening. CEO Mathieu Masclez highlighted Obo's ability to scan CVs, creating a scoreboard of qualified candidates within minutes. Obo then invites candidates for an initial interview, asking basic questions about location and qualifications. Importantly, Obo avoids biases by not employing algorithms, keeping sensitive details blurred until the actual interview.
In the realm of pet tech, Invoxia introduced Minitailz, a gadget that transforms ordinary pet collars into smart trackers. Weighing just 36 grams, Minitailz measures various aspects of a pet's health and activity, including sleep, exercise, eating, and even barking. The accompanying app provides real-time data, alerts, and location tracking, making it a comprehensive tool for pet owners. The conversational generative AI agent within the app adds a personalized touch, offering insights and answering questions about the pet.
Canadian company NuraLogix showcased a unique health-monitoring solution at CES. Using a selfie that takes only 30 seconds, their system employs emotion AI to read physiological and psychological biomarkers. The resulting data provides information on heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and even the risk of diabetes or stroke, offering a quick and accessible health assessment.
For those struggling with snoring, Motion Pillow presents an innovative solution. This AI pillow can distinguish snores from other disturbances and gently inflates to encourage a change in sleeping position, ultimately reducing snoring. Controlled via an app, the pillow also records snoring duration and allows users to listen to playback, offering insights into their sleep patterns.
Lastly, French deep-tech company Ontbo introduced emotion AI that analyzes human emotions through various sensors. Targeting sectors like banking, retail, sports, and automotive, Ontbo's technology aims to enhance customer relations by understanding emotional responses. Dr. Stephane Aubry, Ontbo's technical director, emphasized the potential for more accurate marketing insights based on genuine emotional reactions rather than verbal expressions.
While the prospect of AI understanding human emotions may seem daunting, Ontbo reassures users by maintaining strict ethics codes, complying with regulations, and storing all data in France in accordance with GDPR standards. As these AI-powered devices continue to evolve, they promise to simplify and enhance various aspects of our daily lives.
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