Report from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

Report from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show 

Written by Drew Cheng, MD

As in previous years, in January I had the opportunity to attend CES 2025 in Las Vegas - the world’s largest and most influential technology trade show. Known for unveiling innovations that shape the future, CES this year featured over 4,500 exhibitors—including 1,400 startups—and drew more than 141,000 attendees from over 150 countries. Spanning more than 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space, the show highlighted transformative developments across industries, with healthcare and wellness standing out as a major area of focus.

Among the many innovations, patient health monitoring and AI-driven solutions were front and center. One of the most notable devices was the Withings BeamO, a sleek, pocket-sized tool that captures heart rate, temperature, ECG, and blood oxygen—all in under a minute. Designed with both consumers and remote care in mind, BeamO bridges the gap between personal health awareness and clinical oversight.

Remote telemetry also made a strong impression. The HiCardi SmartView system offers mobile cardiac telemetry with real-time tracking of ECG, arrhythmias, respiration, and GPS data. Aimed at medical professionals, it provides a powerful tool for continuous remote monitoring — a promising development as virtual care becomes more mainstream in both primary care and specialty settings.

Artificial intelligence was a major theme throughout the show. The Evie Ring from Movano, for example, pairs continuous health tracking with an AI chatbot trained exclusively on peer-reviewed medical literature. This ensures users receive medically accurate feedback on sleep, stress, activity, and more—marking a shift toward more trustworthy, intelligent engagement between individuals and their health data.

Capping off the experience was a strong showing of accessible diagnostic and monitoring tools. Companies demonstrated AI-assisted blood pressure monitors, voice-to-voice AI platforms for global health communication, and even wearable stethoscopes capable of AI-driven auscultation. These technologies underscore a clear trend: smart, clinician-inspired solutions are entering consumer spaces.

Perhaps most exciting is how these consumer-grade innovations lay the groundwork for the next generation of clinical technologies. As we continue to blur the lines between personal wellness and professional healthcare, the lessons learned from devices like these could inform smarter, more accessible tools for hospitals and clinics in the near future.

CES 2025 Health Tech Highlights – Photo Selections

Withings Booth (BeamO & Omnia)

Withings drew crowds with BeamO, a pocket-sized health scanner, and Omnia, a smart mirror blending daily health checks with AI-powered insights.

Evie Ring / JCRing Smart Wearables Display

Smart rings like JCRing and the Evie Ring offer new ways to track wellness and interact with AI-informed health data.

CSEM In-Mouth Sensor

CSEM debuted a miniature in-mouth sensor, hinting at the next wave of passive, continuous health monitoring tech.

Humetrix AI Voice Booth

Humetrix showcased voice-to-voice AI solutions for multilingual medical communication in real-time.

HiCardi SmartView Telemetry

HiCardi’s SmartView app allows professionals to track heart health, respiration, and arrhythmias from anywhere.

Skeeper R1 AI Stethoscope Booth

The Skeeper R1 brought a digital upgrade to stethoscopes, offering real-time AI-powered auscultation analysis.

VR Surgery Simulation (with headset)

Immersive VR training tools gave clinicians hands-on experience with surgical procedures using haptic feedback.

Blood Pressure Monitoring Demo

Exhibits like this AI-assisted BP monitor demonstrate the narrowing gap between home health devices and clinical-grade tech.

AARP AgeTech Collaborative Pavilion

The AgeTech Collaborative explored tech supporting healthy aging, independence, and wellness at home.

CSEM Wearables Display Case

CSEM’s wide range of prototypes illustrated the diversity and sophistication of next-generation wearable health tools.