Advanced Materials

New research has found an effective approach to replacing graphite in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries using silicon, by reinforcing the anode's structure with graphene girders. This could more than double the life of rechargeable lithium-ion based batteries and also increase the capacity delivered by those batteries.

IDTechEx has attended CES 2018. This article will show the highlights in various emerging technologies.

Orbbec have developed a series of depth cameras integration RGB plus depth sensing and motion detection. IDTechEx spoke to Yasha Nimje at their booth at CES 2018.

IDTechEx analyst James Hayward explored uSens at CES 2018

Aisin are a large automotive Tier 1 supplier.

See Sense have developed smart bike lights containing sensors to provide data that can be valuable to the user and the local environment. IDTechEx spoke to Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Irene McAleese at their booth in the H2020 pavilion at CES 2018.

PhotonicSens have developed a depth sensor based on a special optical system on a CMOS image sensor. The company has spun out following development under an EU H2020 project. IDTechEx visited their booth in the Westgate Exhibition venue at CES 2018.

Eyesynth have developed a vision system designed for the visually impaired. IDTechEx spoke to Mark Dodson at their booth as part of the H2020 stand in the Westgate Exhibition hall at CES 2018.

Avanix are an Italian company developing various connected wearable devices for tracking and sensing.

Aroma Bit have developed a sensor based on a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) for digitally detecting smell. IDTechEx interviewed Shunichiro Kuroki, Founder & CEO at their booth in Eureka Park at CES 2018.

There were several exhibitors in the Sands Expo, CES 2018, offering TENS, EMS, and massage devices for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. While many of these devices appear to be roughly the same, the Bluetens set of device stood out.

PlayDxtr is based off of an object-oriented task that originally was intended for the diagnosis and assessment of Parkinson's Disease patients.

Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh, the CMO of Brain Power, presented on their technology- "Empower Me", the world's first AR glasses for autism that use the Google glass as a platform in conjunction with Affectiva Emotion AI to facilitate social interaction at CES 2018.

Matt Omernick, the Chief Creative Office of Akili Labs, detailed their process as they aim to produce the first prescription video game on the market indicated for patients with ADHD at CES 2018.

Dr. Gazzaley, the Founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape, presented as a keynote for the Digital Health Summit, at CES 2018.

At CES 2018 Neofect presented on their smart exoskeleton , the Rapael Smart Glove, for use in a home rehabilitation program for patients recovering from strokes.

Interaxon presented both their standard Muse headset for improved meditation alongside their collaborative product with SMITH eyewear at CES 2018.

Neurovalens, a company based out of Belfast, Ireland and UC San Diego, presented their technology- The Modius at CES 2018.

Major themes from the show illustrated through 11 company interviews with leading players.

Wi-Charge's technology can deliver power over long distance wirelessly using infrared beams of light, with the transmitter unit and the receiver unit.