GovernmentCIO Magazine put together a list of "the coolest, futuristic or craziest tech" at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. Women of Color Online took a second look at the smart assistants, autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, wearables and robots.
Robotic exotic dancers
Sapphire Las Vegas presented robotic exotic dancers. Billed as "the fully animated electronic twins" #R2DoubleD and #TripleCPU traveled all the way from London to make their Vegas debut at the “World’s Largest Gentlemen’s Club” during CES 2018.
According to Recode, the robots gyrated on a stripper pole to music from 50 Cent and Pharrell, with dollar bills scattered on the stage and the floor. Human dancers reportedly unveiled the robot dancers to “Star Wars” music and then joked about them stealing their jobs.
The artist is Giles Walker, a 27-year avant-garde sculptor. His ‘machines’ often allude to the underbelly of the human obsession with increased technology….the displaced and redundant.
Robots
There were other family-friendly robots at CES such as:
UBTECH is previewing the current phase of Walker, which will continue to be developed into 2018. This will include the addition of functional arms and a wide range of interactive control features. Once completed, Walker will join UBTECH’s leading range of life-enhancing humanoid robots.
Augmented Reality
Rokid released a pair of AR glasses called Rokid Glass, and a test version was at CES for all to see.Helicopter Air Taxi
Bell Helicopter made its debut as the first major helicopter manufacturer to exhibit at CES.The company revealed at CES 2018 its air taxi cabin design. The four-passenger cabin demonstrates Bell’s view of an on-demand mobility aircraft that focuses on a people-first engineered user experience tailored to an urban air taxi ride.
“Bell Helicopter is innovating at the limits of vertical flight and challenging the traditional notion of aviation to solve real-world problems,” stated Bell Helicopter’s President and CEO Mitch Snyder during the Las Vegas show. “The future of urban air taxi is closer than many people realize. We believe in the positive impact our design will have on addressing transportation concerns in cities worldwide.”
Mid-Air 3D Visuals with Holographic Effect
Hypervsn™ combines a smart Hypervsn™ management platform and a Hypervsn™ projection unit, a hi-tech hardware device generating stunning 3D visuals perceived by viewers as hi-resolution holograms floating in the mid-air.
L’Oreal UV Sense
L’Oréal UV Sense wearable has an accompanying mobile app, available for both iOS and Android, which translates and transfers data from the sensor. The app delivers information detailing when the wearer should be mindful of UV exposure. Data is included in the app that outlines a user’s exposure levels. Sun-safety habits – like spending time in the shade or reapplying sunscreen – are encouraged with facts about sun exposure and additional tips for protection.
Sgnl
Sgnl's new way of telephoning offers a new lifestyle. Through BCU technology, you can easily take phone calls with your fingertip instead of needing to pick up a phone with your hand every time you receive a call in your busy life.
Prevent Head Impact Monitor System
Prevent Biometric’s patented technology was developed at Cleveland Clinic by top neurosurgeons and engineers over a period of 6 years with grants from the National Institute of Health and others, and is the only head impact monitor whose accuracy has been validated in an IRB approved study published in the top peer-reviewed Stapp Journal.
