On the 9th (local time), the world's largest IT exhibition, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Central Hall. In the exhibition hall of Bodyfriend, a domestic massage chair manufacturer, visitors were lined up waiting to experience the products. Bodyfriend's new product '733', designed in the shape of a robot, particularly attracted a lot of attention, with several attendees capturing photos and videos out of curiosity.
This year's CES focused on technologies and products that help with fatigue recovery and promote good sleep for health management. Alongside major IT companies like Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, Bodyfriend set up a large exhibition hall in the Central Hall, showcasing various new sleep and relaxation technologies from several domestic small and medium-sized enterprises and startups.
Bodyfriend's 733 is an artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare robot that enhances human movement based on massage. Notably, it is designed for easy usage by the elderly, disabled, or injured individuals who find it difficult to use a massage chair, as the product can autonomously rise to assist users in getting on and off. This product is linked to 'HeartSafe', a medical device app from Bodyfriend's subsidiary MedicalAI, which measures and analyzes the user's electrocardiogram in real time.
The Bodyfriend healthcare robot 'EdenRobo', displayed at CES, also garnered attention. EdenRobo combines the functions of a chair and a bed, allowing users to receive massages while sitting or lying down, with the legs operated independently. Features have been added to massage the hip joints and aid in stretching the entire body.
Domestic startup Tenminds introduced the 'AI Motion Pillow', a pillow that uses AI technology to prevent snoring and promote good sleep. The AI motion system measures the breathing and condition of users as they sleep with the pillow, and the four air bags embedded in the pillow slowly inflate in different directions to gently turn the user's head. This helps users breathe better during sleep, preventing snoring and allowing for restful sleep.
Tenminds has also developed technology that links the AI Motion Pillow with indoor appliances like TVs, humidifiers, and air conditioners to automatically turn off after a certain period when the user is asleep. This aims to prevent unnecessary power waste or health risks from falling asleep with devices still on.
Jang Seung-woong, CEO of Tenminds, said, "We are currently discussing collaboration with several electronics manufacturers" and noted, "The goal is to apply this feature to the new AI motion pillow product we plan to launch in the first half of this year."
Another domestic sleep technology startup, A-Sleep, demonstrated AI technology that analyzes sleep quality by detecting the breathing of sleeping individuals and prevents sleep apnea. It achieved an accuracy rate of 94% for hospital sleep examinations without the need for wearable devices, relying only on sound.
At this CES, A-Sleep entered into a partnership contract with medical device and massage chair manufacturer Ceragem to collaborate on sleep technology development. The agreement's core content involves applying A-Sleep's AI sleep measurement solution to medical devices and home appliances made by Ceragem. When users fall asleep while using Ceragem's products, the system recognizes their sleep patterns and adjusts temperature, lighting, etc., to provide customized sleep services.
Additionally, Risol showcased a headband called 'Sleepy Sol Light' that stimulates the brain with microcurrents to aid restful sleep. A high-quality sound-emitting smart ring displayed by Vibhealth, and a bed named 'Home Medicare Bed', which analyzes sleep patterns to create the optimal sleep environment, also attracted visitors.