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Autonomous Posture Support: On-Device AI for Better Sleep and Longevity
Living longer is only half the battle; staying healthy enough to enjoy those extra years requires managing our bodies even when we aren’t conscious. While traditional smart beds focus on basic metrics like heart rate or REM sleep, the CAMA™ adaptive sleep system from Water Robotics, Inc. addresses a fundamental issue that static mattresses miss:…
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A Personal Airbag for Fall Protection
A Full-Circle Moment for Independent Living: Smart Hip Guardian at CES 2026 Exactly a decade ago at CES 2016, ViodiTV explored an intriguing prototype concept: the wearable airbag to protect professional race skiers. Back then, the idea of a belt deploying emergency cushions in real time to soften a human fall sounded almost like science…
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No Hassle, Continuous Gut Monitoring for Proactive Health
At CES 2026, the concept of the “smart home” moved deeper into the most private room of the house. While ViodiTV has previously explored the evolution of “health from the hip” with companies like Olive Diagnostics and the high-tech wellness concepts from Toto, a new player, Throne Science, is looking to make gut health monitoring…
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Human-Based Health Care in a Remote Pod
Bridging the Care Gap: Karthik Ganesh on OnMed’s “Clinic in a Box” The American healthcare system is facing a “perfect storm” as an aging population increases demand while the supply of primary care providers continues to shrink. At CES 2025, OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh emphasized that the solution isn’t just better tech, but a new…
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Magnes Smart Shoe – A Step Towards Regaining Independence
Seven years ago, Viodi explored the burgeoning world of connected wearables and the idea that “The Foot Bone Is Connected to the Bluetooth,” focusing on how connectivity was coming to the very foundation of human movement. At CES 2025, that initial connected promise has evolved into the medical grade, machine-learning intelligence found in the Magnes…
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New Tools for Aging in Place
Overview Kami Vision, a leader in Vision A.I. for home security and safety, has introduced the Kami Fall Detect Camera, a pioneering solution designed to support seniors aging in place. Announced at CES 2025, this device leverages advanced artificial intelligence to provide 24/7 fall detection, professional monitoring, and emergency response capabilities, ensuring safety for elderly…
