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
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Tactile Productivity Smartphones
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Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses
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Robotic Companion Smartphone Models
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Smartphone-Enhanced Controller Designs
Sony Files a DualSense Phone Attachment Patent
Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs
CYBERSIGHT Revolutionizes Smart Eyewear for Sports
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Handsfree Miniature Wearable Cameras
The DJI Osmo Nano Easily Attaches onto Anything
Health Protection Smart Rings
The IDR01 Smart Ring Has 18 Sport Modes and More
Camera-Equipped Earbuds
TWS Earbuds with Built-In Cameras Introduce a Wearable Ai Vision Concept
Experimental Phone Concepts
Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology Roots Tecno’s MWC Concepts
Screen-Free Fitness Devices
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Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear
Lighthouse Tech's TAMI® Innovation Assists People with Low Vision
Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems
The Microsoft Surface Duo Workshop Concept is Mobile-Friendly
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches
The Rogbid Fusion Can Be Worn as a Watch or a Ring
Personal AI Wearables
WhereAble AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Context-Aware AI Pendants
Motorola Project Maxwell is a Wearable AI Pendant
Wearable Assistive Technologies
The XanderGlasses Connect Offer Real-Time Captioning
Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories
Coperni’s Tamagotchi Handbag Is a Y2K Tech Fashion Moment
Smart Bionic Hands
Kawatek Introduces Next-Gen Smart Bionic Hands With AI-Assisted Precision
Wearable Non-Verbal Assistive Systems
HapWare's Wearable Assistive System is Called ALEYE
Coordinated Smart Wearable Ecosystems
MOVA Debuts the Smart Ring H1 and Smart Glasses S1
Gemini Smart Glasses
Google Debuts AI Glasses With Audio And In Lens Displays
Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts
The Conceptual Samsung Slac Features Audio Functionality
Analog Sensor Watches
The Ganance Heir Turns Mechanical Watches into Discreet Fitness Trackers
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboards
The KeyGo Touchscreen Keyboard Works with a Range of Systems
Advanced AI-Integrated Eyewear
MemoMind Smart Glasses Show Off Two Models at CES 2026
Double-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual 'duo Phone' Rethinks the User Experience
Tech-Enabled Action Stickers
Shelpful Smart Tags Turn Everyday Tasks into Instant Automations
Pro-Aging Campaigns
Oura Challenges Cultural Perceptions with 'Give Us the Finger'
Human-Focused Wearables
Even Realities Introduces the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring
Gesture Based Structured Clocks
The Tilt Smart Clock Uses a Two Position Body to Control Routines
Human-Centered AI Wearables
Even Realities Debuted New Smart Glasses and a Smart Ring
Accessibility-Focused Technology Strategies
Logitech Designs for a Wide Spectrum of Human Needs
Responsive Companion Objects
The TruTru Haptic Creates Companions That Respond to Human Touch
Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors
SWAN Beauty Mirror Incorporates AI and AR Functionalities
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
AI Assistant Smart Glasses
TECNO AI Glasses are Powered by TECNO AI
ECG Emotion-Tracking Smart Rings
The Dreame AI Smart Ring Offers Access to Ample Data
Ai Smartglasses Concepts
Lenovo AI Glasses Concept Has Hands Free Wearable Interface at CES 2026
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Enhanced AI Portable Screens
Samsung Debuts an Updated Version of Its Portable Projection Device
Inclusive Tactile Wristwatches
This Wristwatch for the Blind by Jinkyo Han Tells Time by Touch
Delivery Personnel Smart Glasses
Amazon is Developing Smart Delivery Glasses for Associates
Inclusive Tech Essentials
Samsung Spotlights Its Samsung Inclusive Essentials Philosophy
Ai Wearable Rings
The Dribble is a Wearable Smart Ring with a Built-In Screen & Detachable Pendant
Controller-Driven PC Interfaces
Microsoft Enables Desktop Navigation with Gamepad Controls
Biohacker Technologies
Samsung Introduced the Galaxy Watch8 Series for Health Enthusiasts
Camera-Free Smart Eyewear
Reebok Optical Smart Glasses Remove Cameras While Adding Audio and AI
E-Ink Mobile Concepts
Marko Lazić Introduced Offone Wisephone Prototype
Smart Watch Wheelchair Settings
Huawei Debuted Wheelchair Mode for Its Smart Wearable Devices
Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables
ThingX Technologies Debuts a New Wearable — the Nuna Pendant
Unified Control Devices
The id360 TOUCHSTONE Concept Device Combines Trackball Dial and Touchpad
Mobile Try-On Tours
Kizik Invites People to See Its Hands-Free Shoes in Action
Voice Control Smart Rings
The Sandbar Stream Ring Controls Devices Using Voice
Camera-Integrated Wireless Earbuds
Vuebuds Let Users Ask About Their Surroundings in Real Time
Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals
The 'RING MOUSE' Puts a Peripheral on the Hand of the User
Posture Tracking Tools
NeckLife Uses AirPods to Help You Monitor and Improve Neck Posture
Wearable Technology Partnerships
Rokid and Mudra Announced a Partnership at CES 2026
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Wearable Input Device
PicoRing Experiments with Ultra-Low-Power Ring Controls for Digital Movement
Wearable Monitoring Technology
Talitrix Designs the T-Band to Push Boundaries in Monitoring
Bionic Knee Prostheses
Enhancing Mobility with Integrated Tissue Technology
Innovative Rehabilitation Sensor Systems
The Welgain Rehabilitation Sensor System is Promising
Motion-Tracking Ring Designs
Sensoryx's Suite of Technological Tools are Cutting-Edge
Wearable Tech Interfaces
The Meta Smart Wristband Introduces Gesture-Based Control
Smart Wearable Accessories
Diesel x Ultrahuman Smart Ring Tracks Biometrics and Lifestyle Metrics
Pebble-Like Touchpad Mouse Concepts
Roland Del Mar Designs the Tapt Computer Mouse Concept
Wearable Brain-Computer Interfaces
Sabi develops a beanie that converts thoughts into text
Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals
The Prolo Ring Offers Full Desktop Control with No Mouse
Facial Gesture Control Systems
Google Upgrades Its Chromebooks with a New Accessibility Feature
Note-Taking Smart Rings
The Pebble Index 01 Doesn't Track Health Metrics
AI-Driven Full-Body Motion Games
HUUCH Expands Interactive Entertainment with New Tech
In-Car AI Assistants
ChatGPT Voice Expands to Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth-Scanning Privacy Apps
Nearby Glasses by Yves Jeanrenaud Alerts Users of Smart Glasses
Blood Pressure-Measuring Wearables
RingConn Debuts New Health Monitoring Capability
Battery-Powered Smart TVs
The Samsung Movingstyle Has AI Image Optimization and More
Calming Haptic Tokens
TouchPoint Solution Launches AI Clips That Ease Everyday Stress
Assistive Voice Systems
Your Voice Translates Silent Speech Through Wearable and Robotic Output
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Dexterous Robotics Hands
SharpaWave Has 22 Active Degrees of Freedom at the Scale of a Human Hand
Senior-Targeted Digital Journals
This Dual-Screen Journal Concept Helps Elderly Users
Virtual Fitting Mirror Systems
Ovme Smart Mirror System Lets You See, Feel, and Fit Outfits
Camera-Readable Smart Lenses
XPANCEO Develops Contact Lenses That Track Eye Movement Without Power
Mindful Communication Smartphones
The Clicks Communicator Encourages Users to Talk Not Scroll
Tappable Smart Ring Concepts
Dribble Ring Concept Responds to Taps Instead of Voice Commands
Multi-Channel Wristband Prototypes
Neuranics Announces Breakthroughs in Its Technology
Magnetic Smartphone Gaming Controllers
Ohsnap! MCON Transforms a Smartphone into a Gaming Console
Biometric Digital Planning Tools
Lifestack 2.0 Integrates with Wearable Devices
Heat-Navigating Wearables
WATI is a Smart Wearable Concept That Helps Commuters Manage Urban Heat
Smart Pillow Sleeves
NTU’s Textile Sleeve Connects to Alarms and Vibrates to Wake Users
Assistive Sports Entertainment Technologies
St. Louis CITY SC Incorporates Touch2See's Technology
Wearable Fertility Tracking Apps
Garmin Syncs Smartwatch Data with Natural Cycles App
AI-Powered Driving Apps
Driver Technologies Expands to the Android Automotive Operating System
Accessibility-Focused Wireless Technologies
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Emphasizes Access
Adjustable Smart Glasses
Samsung’s New Hinge Patent Aims to Improve All-Day Wearability
Interactive Music Systems
Sound Maestro Lets Users Conduct Music Across Four Speakers
Accessible Skincare Gadgets
InventHelp Showcases a Hands-Free Lotion Applicator
Patented Touchscreen Control Systems
Lapwing Mobility Has Introduced TouchControl
Smart Sensory Experience Technologies
AAC Technologies Tackles Visual, Audio, and Haptic Aspects
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
Responsive Advanced Stylus Designs
The Motorola cUltra is an Advanced Stylus
AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions
LG Sets Its Sights on the Future of Mobility
Sensor-Guided Tea Cups
The SoundSip Smart Tea Cup Uses Sensors to Encourage Mindful Tea Drinking
Hot-Flash-Controlling Wearable Devices
The 'Embr Wave 2' Manages Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
AI-Powered AR Eyewear
Snap and Qualcomm Develop Intelligent Glasses with On-Device AI
AI-Powered Contactless Monitors
injewelme Unveiled Its DeepHealthVision With Camera-Based Vitals
Genie-Like AI Eyewear
The AInoon AI Smart Glasses Only Require a Tap to Be Toggled
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Hybrid Interface Computer Mouses
The 'Tapt' Computer Mouse Concept Recognizes Touch and More
Upper-Limb Wearable Robots
Sleev Assists Everyday Arm Movement Using Controller-Based Sensors
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Gesture Control Tools
Flick Wand Lets Users Control Phones With Custom Gestures
Custom Haptic Designs
Hapticlabs Lets You Create And Deploy Engaging Haptic Feedback
Vertical Ergonomic Tech Devices
The Vertical Mouse Concept Reshapes Portable Comfort for Users
Wheeled Robotic Aids
Glidance's Novel Assistive Device is Called Glide
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Accessible Technology Showcases
Sony Electronics Spotlights Accessibility-Focused Innovations
Precision Navigation Devices
The Kensington Trackball with Scroll Ring and Programmable Buttons
Reversible Robotic Hands
EPFL Debuts Hand with Two Opposable Thumbs and Detachable Fingers
Game-Changing Sports Fan Experiences
Telstra Touch and Track Technology Debuts at Marvel Stadium
Comprehensive Tactile Sensing Infrastructure
Ensuring Technology Debuts Two Hardware Innovations
Gesture Control Apps
Gesture Go Turns Mobile Gestures Into Fast Custom Shortcuts And Actions
Remote Camera Controls
Gamerasnap Enables Remote iPhone Camera Control Via Garmin Watch
Behavioural Habit Assistants
TrackHands Uses Camera Detection To Help Users Stop Nail-Biting
Wearable EMG Wristbands
Meta EMG Wristband Expands Muscle-Sense Input Beyond Ar Glasses
Virtual Heart Rate Monitors
Heart Listener Tracks Real-Time Heart Rate Using AI or Manual Tapping
Wrist-Based Web Access
Ant Browser Brings Lightweight Web Browsing To Apple Watch Users
Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets
The Think2Switch™ Delivers Tech-Enabled Accessibility
Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies
BlindShell Classic 2 Caters to Those with Visual Impairment
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Phone Locator Alerts
FingerFind Notifies You And Maps Your iPhone When Connection Is Lost
Gesture-Controlled Timer Tools
Stretch It Offers Minimalist Gesture Timer Directly In Mac Menu Bar
Touchless Interaction Platforms
Control Your Screen With Hand Gestures Using Phantomy Software