The world's largest technology trade fair has started in Las Vegas, USA.
This year, for the first time, the theme of human safety and security is raised, and attention is focused on products that aim to solve food and environmental problems.
CES, the world's largest technology trade fair, opened in Las Vegas on the 5th, with more than 3,200 companies from Japan and overseas participating.
IT and technology companies from around the world are exhibiting high-definition TVs, the latest smartphones, EVs (electric vehicles), and more.
This year, for the first time, the common theme of the event was raised, and "human security", the safety and security of people, was selected.
The aim is not only to use innovative technology for convenient and fun things, but also to aim to solve global issues such as food problems and environmental problems.
At the venue, an American farm equipment manufacturer showed off a tractor that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to instantly identify weeds with a camera and spray pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, as well as a tractor that can be used for unmanned farming using a smartphone app. did.
The aim is to increase food production efficiently.
In addition, an American IT company announced the latest VR equipment that allows you to feel smells even in the metaverse space, which is said to be useful for stress relief.
CES will be open until the 8th of this month and is expected to attract approximately 100,000 visitors, more than double last year's attendance.
Organizer "Safety and security for everyone"
CES organizer Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA Consumer Technology Association, gave a keynote speech on the 5th at the opening, saying, "This is the first time we have set a theme for the event. That theme is how technology can make the world a better place. We decided to form a partnership with an organization related to the United Nations and support the 'Safety and Security for All' campaign."