The 13 Strangest Technologies Unveiled At CES 2013


Bangalore: For tech savvy enthusiasts, CES 2013 had lots.  From world’s first I TB USB Flash drive to thinnest Smartphone, the show had many surprises stored for the spectators. It was also not short of some strangest devices and technologies displayed till date. Here are the 13 Strangest among them.

#13 Necomimi Brainwave Cat Ears

The NeuroSky Necomimi is electronic cat ears, with motors and sensors that make them move based on your brain activity. This novelty is priced at $99.95 directly.

The design is such that the Necomimi has a pair of fuzzy ears that fit on two large rectangular blocks on the headband. They can also be replaced with horns, antenna or things that resemble the same. The blocks are mounted on motorized pads letting the ears move up and down in response to your brain activity. The brain activity is measured by a sensor that is pressed against your forehead and a pair of sensors that are clipped into the left ear.

Both the sensors are connected to a long box on the left side of the left band with a power button and a compartment that holds four AAA batteries.

The head band seems to be relatively comfortable and easily adjustable. It takes a few minutes to get used to the 7.2 ounce frame. The pressure of the pads and the sensor on the forehead can feel strange at first. The motors in the ears slightly buzz making it irritable sometimes depending on mood.