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Cutting-Edge Health Tech Takes Center Stage at CES 2025
From AI-powered mirrors to needle-free injections, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which drew thousands of attendees to Las Vegas last week, featured another crop of groundbreaking innovations. Highlighting advancements in digital health, aging care, and personal diagnostics, this year’s event delivered a dazzling glimpse into the future of healthcare. Here are some of the top medtech announcements from this year's show.
AI Meets Chronic Wound Care
Figure 1.Cure Silk, which won the CES 2025 Innovation Award in Digital Health, integrates AI with spider silk protein-based patches to enhance wound healing.
MedicosBiotech's Cure Silk, honored with the CES 2025 Innovation Award in Digital Health, integrates AI with spider silk protein-based patches to enhance wound healing. Its companion app analyzes images of wounds and offers personalized treatment suggestions, potentially transforming care for underserved communities.
Revolutionizing Rehabilitation
Figure 2. Human in Motion Robotics' XoMotion, a hands-free exoskeleton designed to mimic natural movement, earned a CES Innovation Award.
Human in Motion Robotics' XoMotion, a hands-free exoskeleton designed to mimic natural movement, earned a CES Innovation Award for its ability to improve mobility and ease therapist strain.
Smart Solutions for Aging Populations
Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei introduced a battery-free smart diaper that notifies caregivers when a change is needed, using moisture-generated power. The company also showcased a fall detection system utilizing millimeter-wave radar and AI, alongside a contactless stethoscope that monitors vital signs without physical contact.
Accessible Healthcare in a Box
OnMed debuted its CareStation, a "clinic-in-a-box" providing real-time doctor consultations, vital checks, e-prescriptions, and specialist referrals. Already operating in six U.S. states, OnMed plans to expand to 30 states by year-end, tackling healthcare gaps with this CES Picks Award-winning innovation.
Nutrition Tracking and Sustainability
Nuvilab’s AI food scanner analyzes meals to provide nutritional insights and reduce food waste, making it ideal for hospitals and airlines. Meanwhile, Zepp Health's Amazfit V1tal prototype automates dietary tracking by analyzing meals and syncing data to the Zepp App.
Needle-Free Innovation
Figure 3.FlowBeams’ BoldJet promises painless injections by using lasers to deliver vaccines and treatments.
FlowBeams’ BoldJet promises painless injections by using lasers to deliver vaccines and treatments. This needle-free technology reduces medical waste and needle phobia, paving the way for safer, more comfortable healthcare.
Personalized Health Monitoring
Figure 4.The Withings Omnia smart mirror is capable of reading vital signs and delivering health reports through a companion app.
Withings unveiled its Omnia smart mirror, capable of reading vital signs and delivering health reports through a companion app. Eli Health introduced the Hormometer, a saliva-based device that tracks hormone levels in 20 minutes, offering a faster alternative to lab tests.
Cutting-Edge Diagnostics
Noul's miLab digital microscope, already approved in Europe, processes blood samples in just 15 minutes. The AI-powered system provides high-resolution images and diagnostic insights for conditions like infections and anemia, making it accessible for healthcare providers of all sizes.
Wearable Wellness
Figure 5. Mij activewear monitors body temperature and humidity.
From Mij activewear, which monitors body temperature and humidity, to Variowell’s Pepaminto bed topper, which ensures optimal sleep conditions, wearable tech took a prominent role at CES 2025.
Innovations for Cognitive Care
South Korea’s InTheTech showcased EYAS, an eye-tracking-based therapy platform for ADHD and cognitive impairment. The company also introduced COGPLAY, a home-based brain training system, expanding its reach to new markets.
Addressing Reproductive Health
Vivoo debuted an at-home test kit for fertility and vaginal health, delivering quick results via its app. It also showcased updates to its smart toilet, now capable of measuring hydration levels.