Companies launch innovative new products at CES Asia 2017

Source: CES Asia. The showfloor at CES Asia 2017.

The third annual CES Asia has surpassed the 2016 show in attendance and exhibit space, reinforcing the event as the premier showcase for the consumer technology industry in the eastern hemisphere. CES Asia has doubled in size compared to its debut show in 2015, hosting over 450 exhibiting companies from 22 countries, regions and territories on a record 40,000 gross sq m showfloor.

CES Asia is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and co-produced by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Company (Shanghai Intex), and took place this year from June 7 to 9 in Shanghai, China. “CES Asia 2017 rocked!” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CTA. "It was a five-senses experience with eye-popping stands full of innovative products, enticing sounds and immersive entertainment. It exuded excitement and optimism.

"CES Asia attracts market leaders from the entire tech ecosystem, from drones and fashion, to sports and cars, to virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR), to machine learning to connectivity and, of course, self-driving cars. The packed show floor was abuzz with ‘smarter everything’, reflecting an era where technology is changing our world for the better."

As part of the CES Asia Conference Program on the first day of the show, Dr Shawn DuBravac, Chief Economist & Senior Director of Research, CTA, shared the four trends he sees unfolding at CES Asia 2017. These include invisible computing, mixed reality environments, algorithmic experiences and the digitisation of lifestyles.

Steve Koenig, Senior Director of Market Research, CTA also unveiled the results of a new CTA study of over 3,000 Chinese survey respondents. “Brands looking to compete in China need to be aware that social media is integral to Chinese consumers' lives, live streaming is popular and has the potential to grow, and consumers shop for nearly everything online,” he said. Smartphones, wearables and VR hardware will see strong growth and, along with digital assistants and drones, are areas to watch, he said.

Major announcements made at CES Asia 2017 include:

• Acooo China’s OneCore Living Room Computer, which automatically syncs one’s mobile devices and apps, video game consoles and television;
• Beijing Xin Bo’s two tilt rotor fixed-wing unmanned aviation vehicles – VM44 and VT44, which are capable of flying at high speeds for long durations of time;
• BMW’s HoloActive Touch, part of BMW’s i Inside Future solution and a new dimension to how drivers can select and control vehicle functions, navigation, infotainment and communication;
• China Mobile’s three new cellular IoT communication modules, two of which are NarrowBand-IoT (NB-IoT) modules and the third, a 2G communications module. The new modules aim to speed up the commercial usage of NB-IoT in China;
• Harman’s Sonique, a voice solution that features a customisable, high-performance microphone and a suite of voice algorithms to accurately capture voice commands, even in high ambient noise environments;
• HiScene’s HiAR Glasses with an enhanced optical system, higher display resolution, improved battery life and an adjustable, one-size-fits-all headset, are to be mass-produced;
• Hisense’s N8700 ULED TV series, which will be launched in over 30 countries globally this year;
• Honda’s latest prototypes, Honda NeuV, an electric, automated car and Honda Riding Assist, a solution that helps motorcycles maintain balance and control;
• Hyundai Motor’s partnership with one of the largest Internet companies in China, Baidu, to provide Chinese drivers a wider range of connected car services, including connected navigation and voice-control technologies;
• Meo's Blue, an air quality monitor that allows governments and businesses to understand the origin of pollution and weather patterns affecting their city’s exposure to air pollutants;
• Morpex’s MU SpaceBot, a wooden interactive robot building kit for children aged eight and above;
• NEVS’ InMotion Concept, an integrated vehicle solution for sustainable city living, which will be used in Tianjin, China in late 2017, as part of NEVs’ sustainable mobility programme;
• Shadow Creators’ Halo, artificial intelligence (AI) goggles that support hand gesture recognition and spatial modelling;
• Shanghai Askat Information Technology’s MyBot, a smart controller, which recognises and responds to voice command for smart home appliances; and
• Snugs’ custom-fit earphones, which leverages 3D scanning and printing to ensure the best fit for a customer’s inner ear.

The final day of CES Asia featured The Best of CES Asia Awards, presented by ZOL. The programme focused on breakthrough products that further innovation and technology evolution. Winning products included the PuZhou Byrd, Huawei MateBook X, Pudding ROOBO, Philips Fidelio B8, Fossil Q, DAZZEON Liquid, Keystone VR, IDEALENS M8K and iQIYI AiYu VR.

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CES Asia will return to Shanghai from June 13 to 15, 2018.

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