Touchscreen technology is ripe with possibilities and innovative implications, but these examples of gesture-controlled technology seem to usher in increasingly dynamic and ergonomic potential in new devices. Active lifestyles often leave people's hands full, and sometimes a movement of the arm is more easily exercised than a precise poke to a display.
There are a ton of finger and wrist-worn accessories that are designed with motion-sensing capabilities. These cutting-edge remote controls enable waves and more specific signs and bodily signals to deliver commands to everything from TVs, gaming consoles and sound systems, to holographic projections and installation art. Gesture-controlled technology is taking off in smartphone app design, enabling you to browse recipes with messy hands; meanwhile, the blind will soon benefit greatly from navigation gloves.
86 Gesture-Controlled Technologies
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Retro Wearable Devices
The Fujitsu Glove Has an '80s Fashion Vibe
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Palm-Sized Projecting Computers
The Solo Remote Access Device Contains the Knowledge of a Laptop
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Interactive Bathroom Entertainment Systems
The Mirror 2.0 Tailors Our Private Bathroom Experience
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Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
TheCHEF Helps You Shop and Delegate to Produce Scrumptious Suppers
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Gesture Based Window Shopping
Orange's No-Touch Interactive Shop Window
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Atlas Gloves
Control Google Earth with Hand Gestures
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Microsoft 'Surface' Demonstration
Minority Report Becomes Reality
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Projected Culinary Technology
The Smart Kitchen TV Enhances Cooking with Hi-Tech Handsfree Support
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All-Controlling Hi-Tech Jewelry
Ring by Logbar Inc. Boasts Gesture Control and Home Automation
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Interactive Holograms
AirStrike
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Computer Controlling Bracelets
These Computer Commanding Bracelets are from Thalmic Labs
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Gesture-Controlled Claw Games
The CLEAR Claw Machine Works Almost Like a Kinect Console
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Sensory Kinetic Installations
The Breathing Wall 2.0 Reacts to Gestures with Movement
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Hands-Free Photography
Mac Funamizu's Futuristic Camera Sunglasses
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Gesture-Activated Phone Speakers
This iPhone Speaker Receives Messages Through Infrared Technology
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High-Tech Windshield Displays
The Navdy Heads-Up Display Lets You Keep Your Eyes On the Road
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Audible Translating Systems
Hands Can Talk Translates Signs Into Speech Using Kinect Sensors
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Hand-Speak Translators
The Smart Sign Language Interpreter Bridges Gestures and Verbal Words
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
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Motion-Controlled Channel Surfing
The PointGrab AirTouch Turned Heads at CES 2014
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Gesture Control Accessories
The MYO Armband Uses Muscle Activity to Command Computers Wirelessly
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All-in-One Smart Watches
The Sensegiz is the Real Do-it-All SmartBand
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Gesture Activated Remote Controls
The Licentia Has No Buttons
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Sign Language Translating Devices
The Uni Sign Language Translator Helps the Deaf Communicate
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ASL-Friendly Fashion Accessories
The Sign Language Ring Translates Finger Gestures into Words
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Futuristic Motion-Detecting Mice
The Air Gesture Mouse Swipes Like You're Living in the Future
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Gesture-Controlled TVs
Canesta's Interactive System Lets Your Television Watch You
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Digital Frame Displays
The Framed 2.0 is an Interactive Gesture Frame Display for the Modern World
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Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
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Motion Sensor Mittens
These Colorful Lycra Gloves Use a Gesture-Based Computer Interface
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Wireless Controller Hand Warmers
BEARTek Gloves Let You Command Mobile Devices Using Hand Gestures
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Smartphone Necklace-Projecting Gadgets
These Necklace Projectors Put the Future in Your Hands
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Augmented Reality TVs
The InAir App Will Bring Layers of Content Between the TV and Viewer
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Built-In Gesture Control Keyboards
The HP Leap Motion Keyboard Does Away with Need for Dongles
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Innovative Hologram Glasses
HoloLens Lets You Interact with the Virtual World in Physical Space
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Gesture-Controlled Home Systems
PointSwitch is a Controlled System that Can modify Your Home Space
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Holographic Touch Technology
Apple's Patented 3D Hologram Display Uses Gesture Controls
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Gesture-Operated Remotes
The BalanceLine TV Clicker Reacts to Taps, Strokes and Reorienting
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Gesture-Based Photography Apps
The Cleen Photo Organizing App Helps You Maintain Your Camera Roll
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Touchscreen Cubes
The Gesture Cube is like Nothing You've Ever Seen Before
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Touchless Remote Controls
The eyeSight Gesture-Based System Gives Control Without Physical Contact
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Gesture-Based Tech
Hitachi's Futuristic Interface Channels Minority Report
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Hotel-Booking Eyeglass Apps
Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Google Glass App Makes Bookings in a Blink
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Sign Language Translators
HandTalk Glove
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Gesture Controlled Phones
Samsung M3510
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Sleek Fingertip Peripherals
The SkyMouse Wireless Mouse Integrates Fingertips with Computers
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Swanky Wireless Controlling Rings
This Fin Bluetooth Ring Was Revealed at CES 2014
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Sign Language Translators
Mac Funamizu Design Helps the Hearing-Impaired Communicate
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Motion-Tracking Dance Marketing
DVP China Eventmarketing Uses its Moves to Market Products
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Sculpting Motion Apps
The Free Form App by Leap Motion Enables Motion Scuplting
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Handfree Selfie Apps
The GoCam App Turns Selfies into Portraits Through Gesture Control
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Wireless Gesture-Controlled Jewelry
The 'Ring' is a Wireless Device That Works With Gestures
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Multifunctional Translators
SVLT Helps the Blind and Deaf Communicate
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Gesture-Controlled Headsets
Motion-Sensing Headphones Understand Hand Movements as Commands
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Coat-Controlled Phones
'Assembly' by Lorea Sinclaire Uses Bodily Gestures to Interact with Mobiles
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Sci-Fi Smart Glasses
The Epson Smart Glasses Can Be Paired with a Gesture Control Wristband
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Gesture-Controlled Composing Rings
iRing Controlled Beats Mixes Music from a Distance
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Motion-Monitoring Wearable Clips
The Kiwi Wearable Tech Clip Monitors Daily Movement and Calories
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Gesture-Controlled UFOs
The Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO Flies by Your Command
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Hand Gesture Audio Accessories
The Rockin' Headphone Splitter is Ideal for Those Looking to Jam
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Handheld Gesture Control Devices
The OneCue Lets You Use Hand Gestures Instead of Remote Controls
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Touchless Computer Controllers
The Leap Motion Controller Lets Users Do Everything Without Touch
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Wearable Computer Mice
Upcoming Microsoft Mouse
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Augmented Reality Gloves
T(ether) Allows People to Collaborate in a Virtual Space
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Abracadabra Remote Controlling
Use Your Fingers to Remote Control with the New Gesture Recognition
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Interactive Technology Coasters
The Space Fantasy Ride is Getting the Multi-Touch 3D Experience
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Untouchable Ring Technologies
Nod Gesture Control Rings Eliminates the Need for Remote Controls
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Intuitive Sensory Keyboards
This Minuum for Google Glass Concept Imagines Different Ways to Type
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Motion-Sensing Tablets
You May Never Touch Your Tablet Again With Elliptic Labs
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Gesture-Based Car Customization
The BMW Product Navigator
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Gestured Computer-Unlocking Apps
The Knock App Uses a Gesture Unlock to Access Computers
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Gesture-Tracking Keyboard Research
Microsoft's Motion Sensing Keyboard was Explored as a Prototype
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Omnipresent Remote Controls
The 'WiSee' Gesture Control System Works Everywhere at Once
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Magic Wands for Grownups
Gesture-Based Kymera Universal Remote Lets You Channel Harry Potter
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Curved Smartphones
The Flexible LG G Flex 2 is Grabbing Eyeballs at CES 2015
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Miming Robots
Robotic Marimba Player Improvises With Human Piano Player
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Gesture Control Smartphones
The ZTE Blade S6 Offers Solid Specs at a Budget Price
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High-Tech Steering Wheels
The Touchscreen Steering Wheel Improves Driving Safety
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Wearable Computing
The Open Wearable Computing Framework
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Intuitive Tech Glasses
The Atheer One AR Glasses Serve as a Companion to Android Phones
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Surfboard-Like Wearable Tech
The Fin Ring Turns Wearer's Hand into a Bluetooth Controller
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Gesture-Controlled Medical Robots
John Hopkins University Creates the 'da Vinici' to Aid Patients
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Motion-Sensing Rings
Fujitsu Creates a Stylus for the Gesture-Controlled World
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Gesture Recognition Interfaces
BMW Debuts a Gesture Recognition Interface for CES
Related Ideas
Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls
The Conceptual TouchSense Remote by Alan Cabanelas is Modern
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Smartphone Gimbal Concepts
Woojin Jang Designs the Sphere Gimbal Concept for Smartphones
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Self-Stabilizing Mouse Designs
The 'ST[ILT]' Mouse by Monica Bhyrappa Supports Users with Tremors
Wearable Technology Gym Accessories
PROTECHT Wrist Wraps are Compatible for Use with Smartwatches
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
AI-Powered Smart Rings
VTouch, Inc. Introduces the Groundbreaking WHSP RING
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Interactive AI Jewelry
Perfect Corp. & REZA Offer an Immersive Digital Try-On Experience
Computerized Lipstick Applicators
L'Oréal Unveiled HAPTA at CES 2023
Smart Home-Controlling Rings
You Can Use the Lotus Ring to Switch Off Lights in Your Home
Palm Print Authentication Smartphones
The Realme GT5 Pro Offers a New Biometric Security Feature
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Automatically Scrolling Rings
This Handy Wearable Turns the Pages of e-Readers & Scrolls TikTok
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Gesture Control Smart Desks
The Autonomous SmartDesk Levitate Raises and Lowers with Ease
Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets
TheTouch Creates an Electronic Locket that Mimics the Heart
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses
The 'Clip Mouse' is Portable, Lightweight and Works on Any Surface
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry
TheTouch Locket Lets a Person Share Their Heartbeat with a Loved One
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
Tactile AI Toolkits
Zhaodi Feng Has Designed a Unique Toolkit Named 'Promptac'
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Tactile Smart Home Devices
The 'from()' Design Concept Prioritizes Intuitive Controls
Automated Neck Massage Wearables
The MOZA AI RoboHands Delivers a 4D Massage from Anywhere
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers
The Easy Control Wearable Remote Streamlines Media Access
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Haptic VR Controller Gloves
The SenseGlove Nova 2 Has Haptic Force-Feedback Technology
Pebble-Like Handheld Health Devices
The OPPO OHealth H1 Has a Six-in-One Design
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Touchscreen Wireless Microphone
Saramonic's BlinkMe B2 Delivers Crisp Audio in Most Spaces
Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs
The 'Just another mouse' by Matteo Ercole is Button-Free
Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces
The 'MouthPad' Allows Hands-Free Control Of Digital Devices
Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders
The 'MATCH' Phone Holder Keeps Devices Literally on Hand
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Motion-Matching Fitness Technologies
Wondercise is Bringing Its Live Motion Matching to FIBO 2023
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Smart Running Gloves
On's Weather Glove is Touch Screen-Compatible and Sweat-Proof
AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests
The German Bionic Smart SafetyVest Monitors the Wearer
Handheld Computer Interfaces
Early Information Suggests a Handheld UI is Coming to Windows 11
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Neural Technology Earbuds
The Wisearphones Smart Earbuds Provide a Seamless User Experience
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Haptic Stone-Like Compasses
The 'TERRA' Compass Combines Technology with Tranquility
Spatial Computing Controllers
The Apple Vision Joystick Pro Max by Alex Casabò Elevates Gaming
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
Augmental Unveils its New Product Dubbed MouthPad^
AI-Powered Eyewear Apps
Innovative Eyewear Inc. Launches the Lucyd App 2.0 with New Improvements
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Self-Driving Vehicle Cockpit Designs
The Samsung Display Digital Cockpit Has a Dual-Display Setup
Voice Assistant Smart Watches
INTEC Designs This Timepiece with Accessibility in Mind
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms
Signos is a Health-Focused Wearable and App Platform
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Health-Focused Smart Rings
Samsung Showcases the Galaxy Ring to Track Health Stats
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets
The Moen® Smart Faucet with Motion Control is Advanced
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
Screen-Free Wandering Navigation
TERRA is a Pocket-sized Compass That Supports Mindful Wandering
Haptic Navigation Wristbands
The Wayband is Hand and Eyes-Free for Intuitive Navigation
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches
NOWATCH Brings the First "Awareable" to CES 2023
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Fully Integrated Smart Showers
The Power Shower Head Features Motion Sensors and Voice Controls
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Tic-Tackling Wrist Wearables
This Wearable Curbs Involuntary Tics Caused By Tourette's Syndrome
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
AR-Connected Handheld Consoles
Rokid Unveils its New Console Connected to AR Glasses
Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves
Japan-Based Diver-X Launches a New Kickstarter for VR Haptic Gloves
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
AI-Powered Measurement Tools
Perfect Corp. Launches a New Measurement Tool for Fingers and Wrists
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks
Phillips PalmLock Can Recognize Up to 50 Unique Palms
AI-Assistive Smartwatch Updates
Fossil Group Adds New Assistive Updates to the Wear OS 3
Voice-Controlled Wireless Screens
LG Launches its New Wireless Minimal SIGNATURE OLED M
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers
The SMOVE Pro Mobile X Gimbal Stabilizer is Feature-Rich
Hand-Detecting Conference Features
Google Meet Can Detect When You Raise Your Hand in Video Calls
Facial-Tracking Sonar Glasses
Ruidong Zhang Works on a New Technology Dubbed the EchoSpeech