Massive US Tech Show Becomes A Digital Event

Several autonomous disinfection robots are being shown at CES,
and other gadgets include wearables that monitor vital signs and
could provide early detection for coronavirus infections.

– Wearables, companions –

Other devices aim to help cope with the isolation of coronavirus
lockdowns including companion robots and monitoring systems for the
elderly living alone.

CES has more than 300 speakers lined up, and a heightened focus
on sessions diving into issues such as privacy and 5G internet.

Speakers include chief executives Mary Barra of General Motors,
Hans Vestberg of Verizon and Corie Barry of Best Buy.

Sessions will be immediately available for replay on demand, and
remain accessible until mid-February, according to CES
organizers.

When the virtual show floor opens on Tuesday, attendees will be
able to click into online exhibition booths for demos and
chats.

Some unveilings that would normally draw crowds in Las Vegas are
going ahead in the virtual space: Audi is set to launch its
electric sports car, while other companies will be releasing
gadgets adapted to superfast 5G wireless networks which are gaining
traction.

But some analysts say the lack of in-person events has pushed
many participants to the sidelines.

Show organizers said they hope to deliver a new kind of
experience which can be useful to the expected online crowd of
100,000 or more.

“CES is one of the most experiential events in the world, where
attendees can actually see and touch and experience the latest
innovations,” CTA spokeswoman Jean Foster said during a briefing
ahead of the show.

“And while we can’t recreate that magic that happens in Las
Vegas, we can bring our audiences a new and unique whole digital
experience.”

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