The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s top tech show, has finished up and there was no shortage of the latest and greatest technological advances to display. But CES was not all about groundbreaking AI, autonomous vehicles and 21st century medical devices; it also offered a few completely bonkers and unexpected gizmos. They were nothing but odd and drew the eyes of techs and passersby as eyebrows were raised and mouths ajar.
CES 2025: The 10 Strangest Tech Products Revealed
Amongst the most odd things were the personal health products that promised to revolutionize personal health. One was a saliva-based health test, promising to provide instant health information from a saliva sample. Interest was kindled in its practicality and accuracy but the large number of patients willing to sign up and its potential to replace first generation methods of medical testing left many asking if it was worth the effort.
Among the other strange innovations was a lifeless robotic dog. What made this model so unlike the robot pets that had become so popular because they are interactive was that this aspect was totally absent. It drew puzzled stares with its lifeless design and people couldnt quite tell if it was a novelty or just a costly piece of furniture for tech collectors.
But some gadgets at CES stretched the limits of useful and priced either too high or simply too high to justify. Something as expensive and high tech as a luxury, AI powered mirror that scanned skin for ailments and dispersed beauty advice was a tough sell for some who wondered if it was a smart purchase that wasn't as exciting as it appeared to be.
It’s not that CES 2025 was strange (other than the excessive hand sanitizer you had to acquire), but that innovation can be weird. The night was loud, full of groundbreaking advancements and even a couple of quirky experiments, just what you'd expect in the world of tech—and, there were things that stayed there: ideas shaping the possible future of technology that some were better off never digging into too deeply.
1. Tombot: A Robotic Puppy for Emotional Support
The Tombot robotic puppy is a breakthrough product which is intended to enhance emotional support for people and families facing health challenges. With interactive sensors and voice command features, it sounds and behaves like a real real 12 week old Labrador puppy. It gives users the ability to enjoy the benefits of having a pet, without all the work.
We have a more personalized interaction because the robot's touch sensors respond to where and how the robot is touched. The voice activated Tombot can perform simple commands, thus becoming a good companion for people looking for a feeling of comfort. This allows the robot to be recharged just as a smartphone can be, always ready to offer support, when needed.
The Tombot would be highly personal, with users able to adjust how it works and track how they use it on a dedicated smartphone app. The company is always working to improve the robot, making it better, adding new commands and features to make it even better at reducing stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression.
2. Saros Z70: The Robotic Vacuum with a Helping Arm
The Saros Z70 robotic vacuum gets in its own pioneering five axis robotic arm which enables it to navigate through its path stumbling upon obstacles. This arm is much different than a traditional vacuum, as it uses a camera and sensors to figure out what to pick up and pick that up, without interruptions.
Although the vacuum does not just remove objects, it can be trained to perform tasks like picking up dirty laundry, or throwing away trash. This is a plus compared to standard robotic vacuums as it allows you to do things you otherwise couldn’t with your robot vacuum.
The Saros Z70 has been equipped with a unique arm as well as AI to power development of vacuuming, mopping, and navigation. The new model's innovative feature set transforms household work into an optimized process which positions it as an important shift in smart home technology.
3. Hormometer: A Convenient Way to Test Hormones at Home
Individuals can use Eli Health's Hormometer to detect their hormone levels at home through a saliva-based testing system which operates as an easy-to-use solution. The small handheld device connects to smartphone cameras to deliver fast precise results that eliminate the need for laboratory visits. Users can obtain results by easily placing the thin cartridge in their mouth for 60 seconds just as they would a pregnancy test while seeing the results through the small window.
With the Hormometer device users submit their test samples to the Eli mobile app which analyzes them by studying color patterns and intensities. The device incorporates advanced technology which displays accurate hormonal information to users without needing complex laboratory procedures.
The device assesses the stress hormone cortisol and the reproductive hormone progesterone. Users can enhance their well-being through personalized insights which the app delivers from test results about stress management together with sleep patterns and athletic performance and fertility status.
4. Model P: The Smart Pizza Oven for Perfect Pies
The modern kitchen appliances from Current Backyard deliver top-grade pizza oven performance even though their Model P device appears as a standard toy. Through its wireless connectivity features including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi the oven enables users to supervise cooking utilization and modify parameters through their smartphone. The automatic system inside the Model P adjusts time and temperature parameters depending on both dough thickness and ingredient amounts during grilling and pizza preparation.
The high-tech oven reaches temperatures up to 454°C (850°F) allowing users to cook Neapolitan-style pizza in only two minutes. Its multiple preset cooking modes designed for New York pizza and thin-crust styles and frozen pizza give users diverse cooking options. The right temperature capability lets the oven become the vital factor for creating crispy crust perfection.
The Model P utilizes a programming algorithm to distribute heat evenly across the baking surface so pizza cooks evenly without manual rotation. Users benefit from perfect pizza results because automated heat management eliminates the need for manual decoration rotation.
5. Mirumi: The Emotion-Expressing Wearable Robot
Japanese startup Yukai Engineering created the small AI-powered robot Mirumi which behaves according to environmental stimuli. This wearable technology functions as an attachment for backpacks and belts and reacts through motion detection and sound triggers for an interactive traveling companion. The one-of-a-kind appearance of Mirumi makes familiar objects come alive through itsCreated by Japanese startup Yukai Engineering. Mirumi brings a lifelike quality to regular things.
Through internal programming the robot demonstrates expressive capabilities that show curiosity along with shyness and frustration. The robot performs a unique behavior when it shifts its head to listen then turns its gaze away upon detecting quick human approaches which demonstrates unexpected emotional nuances. Functional users can connect with their devices through more compelling interactions than static conventional electronics tend to offer.
The underlying sensors of Mirumi monitor distance and motion thus allowing it to swiftly respond to environmental modifications as they happen. People can experience future human robot interactions through Mirumi's expressive behavior despite its stationary position because it reacts with realistic responses that show a sense of emotion.
6. Figo: The Smart Sous Vide Cooker That Preps Your Meals
The Figo smart cooking system presents an innovative kitchen solution by integrating vacuum-sealed sous vide cooking technology alongside refrigeration in a single easy-to-use appliance. Traditional sous vide cookers request separate preparation and storage methods yet Figo eliminate this practice by maintaining the food under refrigeration until it reaches cooking time while simplifying the meal preparation workflow.
Users can accomplish precise meal timing through smartphone application commands on Figo. The machine switches from preserving food to creating heat exactly when it should begin cooking so meals achieve perfect results without needing direct monitoring. Such functionality suits active people who depend on hot meals waiting for them after a long workday.
With its Figo smart cooker users can obtain precise sous vide meal cooking every time while eliminating uncertainty in home meal preparation. The innovative combination of cooking and refrigeration in one device creates an efficient solution that minimizes culinary work for people wanting gourmet home-cooked meals while conducting a modern kitchen revolution.
7. L’Oréal Cell BioPrint: Bioprinting the Future of Skincare
L’Oréal developed Cell BioPrint as a bioprinting technology platform which combines state-of-the-art methodology to create advanced skincare options. The device implements advanced facial imaging together with protein analysis to detect skin health status prior to generating individualized skincare recommendations. Through this device users can access important information about impending skin problems that may result in hyperpigmentation or enlarged pores.
The process is simple: The analysis of facial proteins requires users to attach an adhesive strip which the device can interpret. This analysis determines specific treatment ingredients which produce optimal skin health results alongside anti-aging benefits thus enabling highly individualized skincare recommendations.
The innovative Cell BioPrint technology permits users to keep ahead of skin aging developments by suggesting treatment strategies before signs become visible thus advancing modern beauty science. L'Oréal creates personalized skincare solutions through its advanced technology systems to introduce groundbreaking skincare methods for future generations.
8. Birdfy Bath Pro: The AI-Powered Smart Bird Bath
The Birdfy Bath Pro represents an advanced AI-enabled bird bath which serves bird watchers who want to advance their birdwatching skills. Users can use their built-in camera to identify different types of birds through its wide-angle and auto-tracking lenses that produce amazing wildlife videos. After an entire day of recordings the device generates videos that show each bird species which has visited your garden.
The Birdfy Bath Pro records real-time bird observations yet provides users with a monthly review encompassing detected bird counts and unusual species NOTES. The feature delivers important local bird information to bird watchers and simplifies their experience through a simple recording system of their sightings.
The smart bird bath system allows users to switch between five different water nozzles which provide different water patterns suitable for multiple bird species. The Birdfy Bath Pro stands as the premier choice for bird enthusiasts through its solar-powered 9,000mAh capacity and cloud storage functionality allowing smartphone access to live birdwatching footage.
9. Pawport: The Smart Pet Door for Better Control
The Pawport smart pet door uses modern technology to enhance conventional pet entrances so owners can maintain complete control of when their pets leave or enter their home. This automated pet door retrofit adds Bluetooth functionality that makes the existing pet door unlock for specific devices which rest on the pet's collar thereby blocking unauthorized passage.
This waterproof Bluetooth tag has been optimized for small size and recharge ability to create a lightweight unit that pets can comfortably wear on their collars. Through customizable sensitivity controls owners can program their pet doors to respond automatically based on their pet's movements or position relative to the opening. Greater security and convenience accompany this pet door feature that functions to protect both animals and their owners.
Using an associated mobile application owners have the ability to establish timed entry controls for separate pets and view their movement activities both inside and outside the house. The activity tracking and safety features make Pawport an essential tool which modern pet owners need for their pet care.
10. Omnia: The Smart Mirror for Health Monitoring
The technology company Withings revealed their innovative smart mirror product Omnia which serves up detailed health information to its users. Through its AI-powered sensors and biometric detection system this high-tech mirror offers fixed 3D body measurement functions which monitor vital health statistics including weight alongside heart health data and metabolic indicators among others.
The Omnia platform gathers synchronization data from multiple health devices which lets users view their overall wellness in one detailed location. One consolidated platform gathers all health data to present an exact representation of your current health condition.
Through its daily health updates the mirror provides customized advice following the collection of data. Through its body 3D model creation system Omnia permits users to monitor their health progress with enhanced ability to understand their wellness choices.
CES 2025: A Glimpse Into the Future of Tech
At CES 2025 the exhibition showcased numerous innovative products which extended past AI technology and automated controls towards presenting consumer technology's potential trajectory. This showcase unveiled products that both advanced convenience in everyday routines and showcased boundary-pushing innovations along with incredibly entertaining yet unexpected gadgets.
Vibrant technological developments including robotic obstacle-moving vacuums and intelligent pizza ovens received attention at this year’s exposition among several ground-breaking and whimsical innovations. Consumer technology stands to become both exciting and unforeseeable through ongoing technological evolution.