CES 2016 Best Of Innovation Awards: Honorees

Abstract

The world's smartest bartender, Somabar integrates Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard sensors, electronic ingredient tagging and automated cleaning, making bartending as easy as pressing a button. Using the Somabar app, you can now share and create cocktails with anyone on the globe in seconds.

Be sure your CES planning includes seeing these products, on display in Vegas.

The annual Innovation Awards competition honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. Products that receive the Best of Innovation designation are the highest-rated products within each category, and will be featured in the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES Tech

West during CES 2016, Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas.

COMPUTER HARDWARE & COMPONENTS

HP ENVY Curved All-in-One (HP Inc.)

The HP ENVY Curved All-in-One delivers the most immersive experience with top-of-theline performance, in a QHD+ curved display larger than life, which is Technicolor Color Certified.

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Seaboard RISE (ROLI)

The Seaboard RISE is a new musical device. It remodels the keyboard as a soft, sensor-embedded surface that responds to the subtlest gestures of the finger, allowing musicians to shape sound through touch. Powered by groundbreaking technologies, it is also thin, lightweight and portable.

DIGITAL IMAGING

Ricoh Theta S (Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp.)

The Ricoh Theta S is a first-of-its-kind spherical imaging camera that captures 360-degree scenes surrounding the user. It produces photos and videos that enable viewers to see the entirety of a scene by scrolling up, down, sideways and all around in the resulting image.

ECO-DESIGN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

ECO USBCell Rechargeable Battery (Pilot)

The Pilot ECO USBCell battery utilizes lithium polymer technology and is rechargeable via most USB ports. Outperforming other rechargeable batteries in its class, the Pilot ECO USBCell battery is the ideal choice for gaming as well as other applications.

FITNESS, SPORTS AND BIOTECH

OURA(OURA)

OURA is a revolutionary ring-sized wellness computer and app. It helps you to get more restful sleep and adjust your daily activities towards better balance and performance. With this elegant and ergonomic ring, you will learn when to challenge yourself and when to rest.

GAMING HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES

iWear Wireless (Vuzix Corp.)

Vuzix iWear Wireless is a high-end pair of video headphones that provide users with a streaming wireless personal home theater and mobile wearable gaming solution that extends the small mobile screen into a huge, 125-inch screen that is connected to the web or a smartphone for access to content on the go.

HEADPHONES

JBL Reflect Aware (Harman International Industries)

The JBL Reflect Aware headphones deliver both best-in-class noise-cancelling performance and the ability to adjust noise level from your environment for greater awareness. The headphones require no battery because they draw power and audio directly from the Lightning connector on Apple devices.

HOME APPLIANCES

Somabar Robotic Bartender (Somabar)

The world's smartest bartender, Somabar integrates Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard sensors, electronic ingredient tagging and automated cleaning, making bartending as easy as pressing a button. Using the Somabar app, you can now share and create cocktails with anyone on the globe in seconds.

HOME AUDIO-VIDEO COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Klipsch Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Speaker System (Klipsch Group, Inc.)

Klipsch speakers are in commercial Dolby Atmos cinemas because of their proprietary sound principles of high efficiency, low distortion and controlled directivity. Klipsch took its advanced cinema expertise to the home theater environment with the Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos speakers.

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS & ACCESSORIES

Charge Dock for Apple Watch and iPhone (Belkin International)

An all-in-one dock solution, this product offers an integrated charging puckforthe Apple Watch and an adjustable Lightning connector for iPhone for the most case compatibility. It allows the user to charge both devices simultaneously and holds them at ideal viewing angles.

SMART HOME

Sengled Voice - SIRI/Google Now/Echo + Security in an LED Bulb (Sengled)

Sengled Voice is the only integrated microphone/speaker LED bulb on the market. It offers voice control of devices, voice interaction with the cloud and enhances home security by detecting audible cues such as glass breaking and a baby crying. It enables distributed intelligence while reducing gadget clutter at home.

SOFTWARE & MOBILE APPS

DietSensor (Airspek)

A pioneer in automatic nutrient tracking, DietSensor brings a new level of simplicity and accuracy to diet trackers for overweight people and those with food-related chronic diseases. It analyzes food with a click of a button using a micro scale and SCIO, the first molecular sensor that fits in the hand.

TABLETS, E-READERS, & MOBILE COMPUTING

ODG R-7 Smart Glasses (ODG [Osterhout Design Group])

The world's most advanced Smart Glasses featuring stunning ultra-transparent 3D stereoscopic displays and are packed with innovative technologies in a small, light and sleek design. Fully integrated with unparalleled display clarity, on-board processing power and system accuracy.

TABLETS, E-READERS, & MOBILE COMPUTING

YOGA Tab 3 Pro (Lenovo Corp.)

A multimedia tablet with a built-in projector. It transforms a wall or ceiling into a brilliant 70-inch screen. Enjoy a theater experience on the brilliant 10.1-inch QHD display, and the integrated JBL four-speaker sound bar. Up to 18 hours of general use on a single charge.

TECH FOR A BETTER WORLD

K-1 Assistive Device (3D Systems)

The K-1 is a 3D-printable assistive device designed in connection with the company's partnership with e-NABLE, the global network of makers, inventors and designers using 3D printing to make functional, prosthetic hands that are donated to people in need.

UNMANNED SYSTEMS & ACCESSORIES

Lily Camera (Lily)

The Lily Camera, Lily's flagship product, is the world's first throw-and-shoot camera. The product combines computer vision, GPS and stable, high-resolution image capture to grant users the freedom of documenting their lives while still living in the moment.

VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE

Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist (Ford Motor Co.)

Ford, America's truck leader, pioneers towing innovation again by introducing Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a segment-first technology featured on the 2016 Ford F-150. Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a knob, for both experts and novice towers alike.

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES

Samsung Gear S2 (Samsung Electronics)

The Samsung Gear S2 is a completely re-designed smartwatch that centers on a circular infrastructure with a rotating bezel. The bezel allows users to easily and precisely navigate the Ul with the turn of a dial- from real-time sports updates to functioning as your payment system.

WIRELESS HANDSET ACCESSORIES

Deeper-Smart Fishfinder (Deeper)

Deeper Fishfinder is a smart sonar that works in conjunction with your smartphone. It is specially created for professional and amateur anglers, designed to locate fish, get information about depth, water temperature, bottom contour and much more. Deeper operates in both fresh and saltwater.

WIRELESS HANDSETS

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ (Samsung Electronics)

The Galaxy S6 edge+ is a premium, dual-edge smartphone optimized for an immersive multimedia experience, featuring a stunning 5.7-inch display, advanced camera with Live Broadcast and mobile payment capabilities.