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Still unaware of that? Don’t worry. We’re here to tell you that there’s a moment coming when everything you see, hear, and do involves AI. By the time you finish reading this, you’ll be telling people. Still don’t know?



Do you want to be a Kingsman?

Smart glasses

ⓒBrilliant Labs


“I want to know the nutritional content of this salmon-flavored snack.” Ask the glasses you’re wearing while grocery shopping, and you’ll get an instant answer. These smart glasses are equipped with built-in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Stable Diffusion, and more. The multimodal generative AI assistant also supports foreign language translation and web search, making your eyes even smarter.

Brilliant Labs in Singapore. Frame. Priced at $349.




Come to my auto-house

AI lens

ⓒSorcerics


An eye equipped with the latest technology is concealed within your home, observing your every move. These automated systems enable home automation by learning your behavioral patterns and adjusting room temperature and lighting accordingly. Additionally, it alerts me to grab an umbrella and boots when it’s raining. Importantly, I never have to give it direct commands.

Sorcerics in South Korea. SOL. Priced not disclosed.




Lord of the

Smart ring

ⓒUltrahuman


The ring is a fantastic fashion accessory and health monitor. It’s crafted from fighter-grade titanium, making it sturdy yet lightweight at only 2.4 grams. Unlike a smartwatch, it offers precise health data, including medical-grade pulse oximetry and comprehensive tracking of various health metrics such as sleep, movement, and nutrition.

Ultrahuman in India. Ring AIR. Priced at $349.





There are no blind spots

Wearable camera

ⓒLinkflow



You can take 360-degree videos by simply slipping the neckband camera around your neck. It stitches together individual videos from the three built-in cameras. The device is equipped with a built-in AI chip to prevent overheating in wearable devices. The neckband camera is primarily used as a security device in industrial sites.

Linkflow in South Korea. NEXX360. Priced not disclosed.





Someone whispering in my ear

AI earbuds


ⓒTimekettle


When traveling abroad or attending a global business meeting, don’t feel overwhelmed by a different language. You can use a pair of two-way simultaneous interpretation earbuds to share with someone else. AI-equipped earbuds can provide instant translations without requiring you to install an app. (However, be ready for a 4-5 second delay.) You can even translate in real-time during a remote voice call. Thanks to this technology, language is no longer a barrier.

Timekettle in China. WT2 EDGE. Priced at $354.83.




Finger-bending miracle

Robotic prosthetic

ⓒMandro


If you’ve lost a hand or part of an arm due to a freak accident, consider trying an AI-powered robotic finger prosthetic. The AI technology reads the nerves in the remaining part of your finger, allowing it to move just like a real finger. These prosthetics are made using robotic hand and arm joint technology, making them low-cost and lightweight. The robot will move delicately even when the finger is missing.

Mandro in South Korea. Mark 7D. Pricing starts at $1000.




Mouse has a Mouth

AI voice mouse

ⓒTESS GIFT



Click a mouse button and speak. Type with your voice anywhere, or get instant translations. You can also open files and folders by speaking, so you can say goodbye to ‘copy and paste’. For multilingual users, it supports 115 languages and is certified in the US, EU, and Japan markets.

TESSGIFT in China. AI voice mouse. Priced at $139.



Enjoy your bathroom break

Smart toilet


ⓒYellosis


The urine you flush down the toilet every morning can provide important insights into your health. A urine test kit is placed in the toilet, and a sensor attached to the urinal outlet does the job. It tests your body’s acidity, glucose, occult blood (blood in your pee), protein, and ketonuria (urine containing ketone bodies). Surprisingly, the levels are comparable to those found in a doctor’s office.

Yellosis in South Korea. Cym702. Priced at $33.79 for 10 doses.




The perfect cat butler

Smart collar

ⓒRabo


Cats are adept at concealing their illnesses. The sensors on this neckband detect subtle vibrations around your cat’s neck and promptly send your cat’s health status to your smartphone app. It can even inform you about the cause of hairball vomiting, so now you can understand why your cat is purring.

Rabo in Japan. Catlog. Priced at $99.99.




Always smiling baby

Eldercare robot

ⓒHYODOL


The plushie’s arms are warm. This robot is capable of two-way emotional communication. It can talk to an elderly person who lives alone and advise them on what to be careful of when they go out. It uses the English version of ChatGPT and encompasses around 7000 conversation scenarios. If you want to feel the warmth of your grandchild, just stroke it.

HYODOL in South Korea. HYODOL robot. Priced at $39.63 per month.



Made me evolve

AI pet


An AI cat or dog that closely resembles a real animal is likely to make you feel uneasy. This little companion is unlike anything you’ve seen before. It can nod its head, make cute cries, and express adorable gestures, making it seem alive. It has a two-dimensional emotional expression map that changes based on your interactions with it. If you show love and affection to this AI pet, it can develop and evolve emotionally.

Vanguard Industries in Japan. MOFLIN. Priced at $317.69.





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2024-07-11
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Eunju Lee
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