Innovative sensors are everywhere making it easy for people to cut corners and offering a ticket to laziness. Unique sensors mean you don’t have to physically lift your finger to press a button to change the TV channel or visit the doctor about your stress levels (because your stress-sensing watch will presumably keep you calm). On the other hand, the usefulness of such devices can’t be disputed—not being stressed out all the time, for instance!
From motion-sensing fitness gadgets to emotion-sensitive electronic tattoos, here are the most unique and innovative sensors available!
32 Innovative Sensors
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Emotion Sensitive Apparel
Philips SKIN and the Digital Future
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Emotion-Detecting Office Gadgets
The Rationalizer Tells You to Chill When Your Temper Flares
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Mood Sensitive Architecture
Emotional Cities
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Emotion-Sensitive Bags
LadyBag Helps the Forgetful
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Stress-Sensing Watches
The Biofeedback StressWatch Tells You When You Need to Take a Deep Breath
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Sensitive Jewelry
Philips VIBE Emotion Sensor is a Look at Accessories of the Future
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Motion-Based Gaming
Honda Uses Sudden Motion Sensor on Macbooks
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Futuristic Kitchen Chandeliers
The UFO-Like Oniris has a Motion Sensor and Projector
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Emotion-Sensitive Cell Phones
TouchMan Shares Your Feelings Visually
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Cry-Sensing Cradles
The Suima Robotic Crib Imitates The Motions of Human Mothers
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Evolving Motion Sensor Games
Release Date Set For Sony PS3 Motion Controller
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Force Sensing Technology
Microsoft One Upping Apple?
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Emotion-Sensitive Pens
Philips Mood Pens
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Intelligent Bra with Sensors
Vertical Breast Displacement Discovery
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Motion Controlled Gaming Phones (Leaked)
Sony Ericsson F305 Works Like Wii
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Motion-Sensing Fitness Gadgets
Fitbit Tiny Clip-on Personal Fitness Tracker Has Arrived (UPDATE)
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Computer Tires
Electronic Sensors Improves Wheel Alignment
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Motion-Sensing Ear Alarms
The Wake Up Angel
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Motion Sensor Remotes
Channel Surf With the Flick of a Wrist With 'Remotion'
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Motion-Activated Movie Seats
D-BOX Motion Code Rattles Audiences Nationwide
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Motion Sensor Music
Physical Sequencer Lets You Control the Jam
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Emotion Sensing Eco Phone
FuChat Cordless Phone
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Motion Sensored Headsets
The Tilt Headset Eliminates Phone Problems for the Disabled
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Sharpened Motion Sensors
The AthroTronix Acceleglove is Taking Control To a Whole Other Level
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Motion-Sensitive Air Conditioning
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Video Vitality Sensors
Nintendo Wii Add-On Measures Game-Playing Pressures
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Motion-Sensitive Spoilers
Marvin Wong Ting Kuok's ActiVAD GT Wing
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Motion Activated Messengers
The Echo Bot Plays Your Voice Whenever People Pass By
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Motion-Sensitive Gaming of the Future
Sixense TrueMotion 3D
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Motion-Sensored Shacks
PrimeSense Looks to Enhance the Usage of Household Appliances With Movement
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Touchless Controllers
No-Touch TV Remote Understands Motions
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Industrial Design Smartwatches
The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitors
Know Labs Announces the Groundbreaking KnowU™ Tool
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Meditative Vibrating Timepieces
The 'STUND' Watch Vibrates at Your Choice of Time Cycle Point
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables
The 'EnigmaSurface' Responds to the User's Touch
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Smart Sleep Headbands
Somnee Has Been Noted as a Transformative Innovation by Fast Company
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
AI-Powered Productivity Wearables
The Limitless Pendant Helps Professionals Enhance Productivity
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights
The Busy Tag Lets Users Express Themselves
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Wearable Temperature Control Units
The Sony REON POCKET 5 Offers 17-Hours of Climate Control
AI-Enabled Meditation Headbands
The BrainCo 'OxyZen' Monitors Brainwaves, Heart Rate and More
Accessible Smart Home Solutions
These IKEA Smart Home Sensors Come in Three Models
Smart Home Door Sensors
The Philips Hue Secure Contact Sensor Can Trigger Smart Lights
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices
MOTION ZERO Helps a Person Destress and Focus
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Gesture Control Smart Desks
The Autonomous SmartDesk Levitate Raises and Lowers with Ease
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Universal Smart Remote Controllers
The Haptique RS90 is Positioned as a Groundbreaking Innovation
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Featherlight Titanium Smart Rings
The Oura Ring 4 Captures Improved Health Metrics
AI-Enabled Posture Wearables
The 'Straight+' Posture Monitoring Wearable Gently Trains the Body
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Health-Monitoring Mattresses
The ErgoSportive Adjustable Smart Bed Captures Biometric Data
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
Smart Building Technology
Butlr Recently Debuted Its Heatic 2+ Sensor, Which Utilizes Ai
Planter-Like Air Fresheners
Procter & Gamble Debuts an Air Freshener with Motion Sensors
Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses
The 'Clip Mouse' is Portable, Lightweight and Works on Any Surface
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
AI-Driven Fitness Solutions
Wave Company Recently Introduced Its TracMe Innovation to the World
Connected Air Quality Monitors
The 'IAQ' Air Quality Monitor Detects Over 20 Common Pollutants
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Athletic Output-Analyzing Wearables
NNOXX One Tracks Muscle Oxygenation and Nitric Oxide Levels
Certified Eco-Friendly Smart Thermostats
The 'ST55' From Emerson Sensi is Smart Home Compatible
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Digital Meditation Service Devices
The Conceptual Headspace Companion by Pascal Grangier is Cute
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
Mental Health Mirrors
The Baracoda BMind Smart Mirror Helps Users Manage Stress
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Discreet Biofeedback Brain Trainers
The Flowtime® Brain Tag Captures Ample Data
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Temperature-Monitoring Earrings
The Thermal Earring Continually Tracks the Wearer's Temperature
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Intuitive Interface Wellness Wearables
The Fitbit Charge 6 Boasts 60% More Accuracy
High-Tech Cyber Headphones
Neurable Taps Master & Dynamic to Enhance its Brain-Sensing Headphones
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Versatile Smart Sensor Kits
The Disruptive Technologies Sensor Starter Kit Comes with Five Sensors
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
AI-Powered Nap Timers
The Somvai Napping Device Uses Radar to Track Movement and Breathing
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners
The INSPIRE 3D Scanner by Revopoint is Versatile and Compact
AI-Powered Dog Collars
The PetPace Health 2.0 Intelligently Tracks Canine Health
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Mini Nerve Stimulation Devices
The Hoolest VeRelief Collection Nerve Stimulators are Relaxing
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology
Lifesignals Launches the UbiqVue™ 2A Multiparameter
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats
The TrampleTek Blue is Programmable for Personalization
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Unique Timekeeping Devices
TempoFlow is a Rolling Ball Clock Project Based in Hong Kong
Sensor-Enabled Performance Running Tracks
Feldspar Limited Aims to Revolutionize Live Sports
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers
Life360 Introduces the Comprehensive Dynamic Tile Bluetooth
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Neurological Sleep Monitors
The 'Neurovista' is a Portable BMI Device that Fosters Healthy Sleep
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality Sensors
AVTECH Has Launched a New Digital Particulate & Temperature Sensor
Anti-Anxiety Sensory Touch Stickers
NATPAT Offers an Innovative Stress Relief Solution
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Award-Winning Smart Tire Sensors
BANF's iSensor is Highly Precise, Relying on AI Technology
Healthy Living Home Monitors
The Ultrahuman Home Device Monitors the Home Environment
Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
Semin Park Designs the Moodmist Lighting System
Stress-Detecting Wellness Apps
The 'Lume' Stress Management App Guides Users Through Stress
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Smart Car Diffusers
The Philips OlfaPure 7300 Lets Drivers Match Scents to Their Moods
Spoilage-Spotting Food Sensors
This Sensor Lets You Know When Your Meat Or Chicken Is Going Bad
Senior-Monitoring Smart Plugs
Threshold Care Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plugs are Noninvasive
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Olfactory Entertainment Devices
'MovieScent' Uses Smell and AI to Achieve a 4D Experience
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Preventative Air Quality Monitors
The Nooku Air Quality Monitor Smartly Predicts Bad Air Quality
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices
AccuWeather Introduces the New Ambient Weather Station
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Massage-Focused Office Chairs
Chill Chair Has Introduced an Innovative Office Chair
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Vital Sign-Monitoring Sensors
The XK300 Consistently and Non-Intrusively Monitors Vitals
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Emoji-Based Mood Trackers
MoodTrack Helps Monitor Emotions in a Fun and Accessible Way
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Travel-Focused Indian eSIMS
Sensorise Unveils a New Travel eSIM for Indian Consumers
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Non-Invasive Incontinence Wearables
ELITONE URGE is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Motion Sensor Automation Lighting
Philips Hue Launches a New Slew of Updates and Lighting
Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls
This Ball Mimics Users' Breathing Patterns In Tangible Form
Smart Home Smoke Detectors
The Ecoey Smoke Detector is one of the Thinnest on the Market
Smart Home Scales
The Actofit Smart Scale Home Can Track 15 Different Body Composition Metrics
Baby-Monitoring Smart Crib Concepts
Anuj Pate and Piyusha Naik Create the Wee Watch Rib Concept
Contactless Smart Sleep Devices
The 'RemWave Sleep' Detects Sleep Patterns With Wireless Sensors
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Wearable Gesture Control Remotes
The 'Freebsy' Universal Wearable Controller is Intuitive
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Innovating Sensing Solutions
Feelit Technologies is Revolutionizing Industry with Edge AI
Motion-Sensing Smart Lights
WiZ Presents its New Indoor Camera with WiFi Smart Bulbs
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors
The Ultrahuman Home Optimizes Indoor Living
AI-Powered Stress Coaches
'Eve' Helps Its Users Deal with Work-Related Stress