Disruptive Innovations in CES 2014

The Consumer Electronic Show had many new devices but the below five technologies were counted as the most successful disruptive innovations in 2014. There was a dip in the cost of technologies and existing products were updated.

Embedded sensors became more affordable because microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), including magnetometers and accelerometers became very cheap and putting embedded sensors into any product became very easy. As they become cheaper we may be able to find embedded sensors in things which we use in daily life like clothing and electronic equipments.

For example, Kolibree, the electronic brush company in France claims that they can outsmart dentists and their goal is to ensure personal dental hygiene. Kolibree is the first connected electric toothbrush, equipped with vibrating technology to make brushing more effective. Its sensors interact with mobile apps for adults and children to make brushing a hygienic experience.

Wearables, are supposed to bring revolutionary changes into healthcare industry for the ageing population. Wearable like 9solutionsIPCS, which is a wireless Bluetooth and SaaS based real time locating system, which works within a cell phone, is for those employees who are stationed alone and require medical attention at workplace. Wearables were at the third place.

Alternative energy technologies got the fourth place, which is popular because they are cost-effective and they work even without cables and plugs. C-Max Solar Energi by Ford can be charged by solar panels on the roof of the vehicle. Portable energy devices are embedded into devices like mobiles chargers even into the tablet and smart phones.

Driverless vehicles were also among successful disruptive innovations and some of those cars even have the command to take kids to school and bring them back. Not only on- road vehicles, drones are creating history in Denmark where drones are used as ambulances to reach heart attack patients. Mercedes’ automated vehicle was one among the driverless vehicles series and it relies on miniature cameras positioned around the vehicle, which can manage traffic lights, intersections, pedestrians and other vehicles.