CES — formerly the Consumer Electronics Show — is back in Las Vegas this week to continue its mission of connecting “innovators, decision makers, media, influencers, visionaries and potential customers across the entire tech ecosystem.” More than 140,000 attendees and 3,500 exhibitors are expected to be at this year’s event.
The technology seen at CES is a mix of real-world products currently available or available very soon, and products in concept or prototype stages that might or might not advance beyond these early renditions.
But CES is still a great way to see how technology is evolving to better fit the needs of patients and the health care professionals who support them. Here are five exhibitors worth noting.
Tedream by Wis Medical
This wireless, soft patch system does the work of a full sleep lab study, right in the comfort of the patient’s home. The Tedream — a CES Innovation Award Honoree in the Accessibility & Longevity category — can provide the information typically gathered by an electroencephalogram (EEG), an electrocardiogram (ECG), and an electromyogram (EMG), while also measuring heart rate, respiration rate, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, snoring and posture via a gel-free, skin-friendly design.
“The adhesive-free patches comfortably attach to the forehead, chest and forearm, providing medical-grade signal fidelity far beyond wrist-based trackers,” CES said. “Tedream wirelessly transmits data to a smartphone for real-time visualization and cloud-based analysis, enabling accurate at-home sleep apnea testing.”
Image courtesy Wis Medical.
Smart Toilet by VOVO Corp.
With automatic lid opening and closing, as well as automatic flushing and bidet functions, the Smart Toilet by VOVO Corp. supports users with limited mobility and hand function. A smart monitoring system also can help users living alone: If the toilet isn’t used for eight to 10 hours, an alert is automatically sent to the registered family member’s phone.
The Smart Toilet has a built-in urine analysis sensor that provides real-time health monitoring that “enables continuous health management and early disease detection from the comfort of home,” CES said. “These innovative features go beyond traditional toilet functions, delivering exceptional social value in the fields of elderly care and smart health care.”
The Smart Toilet is a CES Innovation honoree in the Smart Home category.
Image courtesy VOVO Corp.
Adaptive walking shoes by Cadense
Cadense Inc. designs adaptive sneakers to address toe drag, foot drop, and difficulty with foot clearing while walking. Separate “grip” and “glide” zones on the sneaker’s sole support more consistent walking by gripping when user weight shifts to the front, and gliding at other times. The company says its shoes have helped people with mobility-related conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease to neuropathy and stroke.
Cadense adaptive sneakers are produced in a range of colors and styles for men and women — all the better to find the optimal shoes for each customer’s environments and lifestyles.
Image courtesy Cadense.
Smart pillbox by Dtablet
Pillboxes that hold medications on a “to be taken today” basis have been around forever, but that hasn’t eliminated challenges such as forgetting to take meds on time. Dtablet’s pillbox can work in conjunction with electronics such as smartphones and smartwatches to maintain a dosing schedule, complete with reminders and the ability to skip or “snooze” a dose.
The Dtablet’s design is elegant while providing enough space for a week’s worth of medications. The pillbox also connects with its owner’s smartphone or tablet “and unlocks when you confirm your identify using face ID or your fingerprint” to keep medications securely stored.
Image courtesy Dtablet.
SEERU by HL Klemove
SEERU — an abbreviation of “See Rear for U” — is a 2026 CES honoree in the Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps category as a “compact rear safety device that protects mobility riders from unseen hazards approaching from behind.” SEERU, produced by HL Klemove, works by “integrating radar, camera and taillight functions into a unified system” and alerts riders with audio, visual and vibration cues that can be customized to the user’s preferences.
“SEERU is especially valuable for seniors and those with hearing or mobility limitations who face unique challenges in staying aware in mixed-traffic environments,” CES noted.
Image courtesy HL Klemove.
