The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas welcomed over 141,000 attendees from around the world and more than 4,500 exhibitors including 1,400 start-ups to explore the latest innovations and technology trends.
From digital health to smart homes and cities, vehicle tech and advanced mobility, our experts look at the key trends from the event.
Artificial intelligence firmly embedded in everyday life
Artificial intelligence (AI), data and robotics were again the key focus like 2024, driving innovations that are becoming an integral part of everyday life. These included an AI engine that can create photorealistic 3D worlds in real time, solutions for automating professional workflows, and AI tools devoted to natural resource management to optimise renewable energy usage.
AI continues to disrupt, with exhibitors presenting a multimodal generative AI for businesses and a data processing and analysis solution facilitating the adoption of AI for SMEs. Robotics developments included scalable warehouse robots with new AI capabilities, and new robotic solutions for industry.
Mobility takes centre stage
This year’s CES 2025 showcased the future for mobility with a focus on sustainability and embedded technology in a rapidly evolving automotive industry. Key highlights from the event included progress in self-driving vehicles, with Waymo and General Motors unveiling Level 5 platforms that point to human-free journeys in just two years by 2027, along with Tesla’s updated full self-driving system including navigation for extreme weather.
Experts expect potential massive adoption of autonomous vehicles in urban centres by 2030, with L4 robo-taxis expected to become commercially available at a large scale by then. Mobility players are further taking on board AI, with automotive technology leader Valeo presenting its urban cleaning robot with collaborative intelligence, which adapts to its urban environment.
Joachim Reinboth, Co-Head of Automotive and Mobility Services, BNP Paribas CIB, states: “The mobility sector continues to evolve at high speed, with new innovations constantly transforming the passenger experience. New technologies are set to revolutionise the industry as both manufacturers and technology players adapt to meet changing needs.”
❝ The mobility sector continues to evolve at high speed, with new innovations constantly transforming the passenger experience. ❞
Sustainability was another major focus in the mobility space, as BMW unveiled the first electric car prototype made from 100% recycled materials. Hyundai presented its hydrogen fuel cell SUV with a record 1,500 km range, addressing a major consumer concern. Clean energy innovations such as hydrogen are expected to become the norm and drive the industry’s sustainability ambitions. Meanwhile in embedded technology, Mercedes-Benz presented its AI interface that can learn driver habits, and Sony Honda Mobility launched an augmented reality dashboard. Looking to the future, 5G and 6G connectivity is expected to transform vehicles into extensions of connected homes.
Connected healthcare already a reality
Wearables had previously emerged as a trend in the 2024 edition of CES, a trend that continued as connected health has become more precise and accessible. AI, IoT, telehealth and digital health solutions are fuelling progress in healthcare. This year’s innovations in biotechnology, telehealth, and wellness included advanced Apple Watch features for detecting heart conditions, a wearable patch for continuous glucose monitoring, and virtual reality telemedicine for remote medical consultations.
Connected glasses featured heavily, along with a range of new immersive technologies and mixed reality, including headsets with enhanced sensors and lightweight headsets, with innovations changing both gaming and education.
Navann Ty, Pharmaceuticals and Medtech analyst, BNP Paribas Exane, states: “Technology continues to drive advancement in the healthcare sector. In particular, AI in the Medtech sector aims to address some of healthcare’s key challenges (e.g., data overload, physician burnout) and opportunities by innovating in the areas of 1) precision care, 2) health system efficiency and access, 3) health outcomes, and 4) system interoperability, real-time operational efficiency, and workflow integration. Precision care is a holistic approach that integrates multiple technologies (e.g., advanced medical imaging, AI, and molecular diagnostics via smart devices, targeted therapies, disease-specific focus) to tailor diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring and management for optimal patient outcomes” (Source: BNP Paribas Exane report, Keep Calm and Scan On, 17 July 2024).
❝ Technology continues to drive advancement in the healthcare sector. In particular, AI in the Medtech sector aims to address some of healthcare’s key challenges and opportunities. ❞
Smart homes and sustainability
CES 2025 introduced a new conference track on the energy transition, putting sustainability front and centre. The event looked at emerging technologies and the challenges of energy transition. Technologies on show were aimed at reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. Meanwhile audiences saw the latest innovations in sustainable and carbon-neutral materials, with smart home innovations driving sustainability, such as AI-powered home energy management for optimised consumption, and Echo devices compatible with Matter, the universal connectivity standard.
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