There’s no shortage of smart health and fitness tech on display at CES. At the first exhibition of the 2020s, we saw gear to change our workout routines, better monitor heart health, and meet the needs of an aging population.

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The Amusing World of Fitness and Health Tech at CES 2020

We’ve often reached to tech to help us keep in better shape, from the Jane Fonda VHS tapes found in suburban homes far and wide in the 1980s, through the fitness trackers and Peloton workout equipment of the 2010s.

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If you’re searching for new, and sometimes even cleverly innovative, ways to stay healthy and fit, CES is a good place to start. This year’s show was crowded with tech products aimed to help you burn calories, better track your health, and deal with specific medical conditions.

Product designers didn’t always think inside the box—we saw some concepts that were decidedly unconventional at the show, both in the realm of smart health and outside it. Read on to find out what health tech wowed us.

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  • Manta5

    Manta5

    Electric bikes are great for commuting and getting about town, but have you ever wanted one you could use in the water? No? Well, Manta5’s engineering team did, and is bringing the dream to reality with the Hydrofoiler XE-1. It’s an electric bike, but it swaps out tires for propellers, so you can pedal across the lake or bay, with an adjustable level of electric assist so you can get a brisk workout, or take a leisurely ride, depending on your mood. It’s available for pre-order for $7,490 and is expected to ship in May.

  • Lovot

    Lovot

    We all need love in our life, so why not get it from this cute robot? The Lovot from the Japanese company Groove X follows your around and asks for hugs. It’s an option for pet lovers living in animal-free domiciles, or those with allergies. And, unlike a Tamagotchi, it won’t die if you forget to feed it.

    The bot will need cuddles, though. Through facial recognition, it can supposedly tell when you’re sad and need some company. You can also hold it like a baby, and it’ll fall asleep in your hands. Groove X began selling the Lovot in Japan last month and hopes to bring it to the US and China later this year for around $4,000.

  • Oral-B Smart Brush

    Oral-B Smart Brush

    We saw several smart toothbrushes at CES, including the Oral-B iO. It’s an electric toothbrush from a trusted dental brand, and takes brushing a step further thanks to a companion app.

    The app gamifies the brushing experience, giving you better scores for brushing the entirety of your mouth. It also includes pressure sensors to warn you when you’re putting too much pressure on your gums, and the brush itself will show a smiley face when you’ve brushed away all the bad stuff. There’s also a frowny face for those times when you’ve done a not-so-great job.

    The brush will go on sale in August; price hasn’t yet been finalized, but it’ll be in the premium category (for toothbrushes).

  • Nutricco

    Nutricco

    To optimize your vitamin intake, Nutricco has created an automated supplement dispenser. The machine works in conjunction with the company’s mobile app, which can track your health stats and offer advice on what foods you consume.

    If you’ve been too reliant on fast food or vending machine snacks, the Nutricco tunes the supplements you get to better compensate for the lack of nutritional content. It’s going to go on sale later this year for $399, along with a $50 monthly subscription for the vitamins.

  • Mateo Smart Bath Mat

    Mateo Smart Bath Mat

    To stay in shape, it’s a good idea to weigh yourself every now and then. But scales can be psychologically triggering, especially if you’re just starting to try and lose weight, and if you’re just trying to maintain, you may not remember to weigh in regularly.

    Mateo has a solution. Its smart scale doubles as a bath mat, and will record your weight as you’re getting into or out of the shower. It sends the data to a mobile app, and tells bathers apart based on footprints. It is set to launch via Kickstarter in March, starting at $179.

  • DnaBand

    This DnaBand wearable pairs health tracking with DNA testing to recommend which grocery store food you should buy. You will have to feel comfortable about giving up your genetic details to use it, though. A cotton swab test is used to profile your genome, in order to better tell you what foods you should eat, and what to avoid.

    The wearable has a bar code reader, which you’ll use at the supermarket to scan items. DnaBand leverages its database, and your genetic profile, to tell you what products are good or bad for your health. It’s already available for customers in the UK; the company plans to launch in the the US later this year, priced at $158.

  • Smardii

    Smardii

    Yep, it’s a smart diaper for adults. The senor from Smardii is designed to be placed on diapers for hospital patients and senior citizens. It can alert staff at hospitals and nursing homes when the diaper is wet, and needs to be changed.

    The same technology can run a real-time analysis of urine samples. The sensor itself works through special disposal fibers in the diapers. Smardii is planning on launching the product in August at $99 for each sensor with the goal of selling the device to hospitals and nursing homes.

  • ScanWatch Withings

    ScanWatch Withings

    Withings came to CES with the ScanWatch, a smartwatch with sensors to detect sleep apnea, and irregular heartbeats caused by atrial fibrillation(AFib). It’s loaded with sensors to detect your heartbeat, blood volume changes, and oxygen saturation levels in your blood to alert you of abnormal changes. The same watch can also track your activity, such as steps taken and calories burned. Withings says the product can last for 30 days on a single charge. Expect it to arrive starting at $249 in the second quarter, pending FDA approval.

  • iCaros VR

    iCaros VR

    If you want to fly in a virtual world and burn a few calories at the same time, Icaros built an exercise machine you use while wearing a PC-connected VR headset. It can simulate the sensation of flying while also working your upper body and core.

    The company has been selling its system to arcades, cruise ships, and fitness studios, but there’s also a home version that can start at around $1,800. To get the VR unit and a compatible PC, you’ll have to pay more—more than $4,000.

  • Curvy2 Plus

    Curvy2 Plus

    This year, sex tech was officially welcomed back at CES. Among the products was the Satisfyer Curvy2+, an app-controlled vibrator you can control using your phone’s touch screen.

    You can also select a pre-determined vibration program, and use it conjunction with ambient sounds or music from your phone. Romantic partners can also join in on the fun by controlling the vibrator from their smartphone. The Curvy2+ is slated to launch this spring for $39.

  • MyHixel

    MyHixel

    MyHixel is sex toy for men that’s also designed to help address premature ejaculation. The product comes with company’s sexual therapy-focused app that teaches users how to control their climax. The device itself can create vibrations while also staying warm.

    Meanwhile, the company’s app will guide users through sex therapy courses by sending their avatars to different planets, each containing different exercises. MyHixel is available now in the US starting at $229.

  • Yo Sperm Reader

    Yo Sperm Reader

    If you’re a man looking for an easy way to check your sperm count, meet Yo, an at-home sperm test kit from Medical Electronic Systems. The 10-minute test uses a camera to analyze a sperm sample and sends the results to a connected smartphone or PC. It’s on sale now for $70.

  • Vuzix Smart Goggles

    Vuzix Smart Goggles

    Vuzix has made a name for itself developing smart glasses for enterprise use. But now the company is taking its technology into the water. At CES, it debuted a waterproof head-up display that can attach to any pair of underwater goggles. The display can show swimming activity stats, like speed, time, and distance. Or you can use it to watch a video while you’re in the pool. The company plans on shipping the product in February for $499.

  • Clear Up

    Clearup

    This little device promises to help relieve sinus pain when your allergies flare up. The Clearup product can do this by sending a “microcurrent” into your sinus nerves under your face, promising to ease inflammation. The treatment only takes about five minutes, and the device itself can last one to two weeks between each charge. You can buy it now for $149.

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