Best in show: Weird and wild products from CES 2019 that might soon be in your plant

Jan. 18, 2019

Inventions that were once only possible in science fiction films are now on full display at tech shows like CES.

Technology is evolving by leaps and bounds every day. Inventions that were once only possible in science fiction films are now on full display at tech shows like CES. This year’s event was filled with unique creations that promise to transform the workplace, like FlexPai's Cicada Wing foldable display and Samsung’s Gait Enhancing Motivational System exoskeleton, and our relationship with technology, like Nreal Light mixed-reality glasses and EEGSmart’s U-Drone mind-controlled drone.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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