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CES 2017: The coolest tech you have to see

Attendees get sideways as they go through a demonstration of "Robot Wars" at the Samsung display during day 2 of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Attendees get sideways as they go through a demonstration of "Robot Wars" at the Samsung display during day 2 of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Sanbot gets some attention at the Qihan booth during day 2 of CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company says that Sanbot, already in use by both private companies and the government, will be available in the U.S. early this year.
Sanbot gets some attention at the Qihan booth during day 2 of CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company says that Sanbot, already in use by both private companies and the government, will be available in the U.S. early this year.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Sanbot gets some more attention day 2 of CES.
Sanbot gets some more attention day 2 of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Alex Reiff has a 3D scan made of his ear at the Snugs booth during day 2 of CES. Snugs makes custom pieces for audio gear.
Alex Reiff has a 3D scan made of his ear at the Snugs booth during day 2 of CES. Snugs makes custom pieces for audio gear.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Samsung featured their 88-inch QLEDTV at CES.
Samsung featured their 88-inch QLEDTV at CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Jayme Yang draws a big crowd as she starts a cooking demonstration in Panasonic's "Smart Home" display during day 2 of CES.
Jayme Yang draws a big crowd as she starts a cooking demonstration in Panasonic's "Smart Home" display during day 2 of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Chip Griffin (far left) tries out LG's Ultra Wide Gaming Display during day 1 of CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Chip Griffin (far left) tries out LG's Ultra Wide Gaming Display during day 1 of CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Robert Gaffney has a 3D image taken at the Canon booth during day 2 of CES. The 3D images taken of attendees are then used to make a small look-alike statue. Solidiphy has partnered with Canon to produce the 3D capture chamber.
Robert Gaffney has a 3D image taken at the Canon booth during day 2 of CES. The 3D images taken of attendees are then used to make a small look-alike statue. Solidiphy has partnered with Canon to produce the 3D capture chamber.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Doek Ki Kim tries out the VR headset at the Skyworth booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall during CES 201.
Doek Ki Kim tries out the VR headset at the Skyworth booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall during CES 201.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Tomas Balmeceda Huarte takes a snapshot of a 3D printer in the Polaroid display at CES.
Tomas Balmeceda Huarte takes a snapshot of a 3D printer in the Polaroid display at CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Alex Wehrley tells day 2 CES attendees about Samsung’s new “invisible wire” (highlighted on the wall) technology.
Alex Wehrley tells day 2 CES attendees about Samsung’s new “invisible wire” (highlighted on the wall) technology.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Kodak is betting on the resurgence of film and showed off new 35mm and Super 8 film during day 2 of CES.
Kodak is betting on the resurgence of film and showed off new 35mm and Super 8 film during day 2 of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Samsung's VR headsets draw a crowd.
Samsung's VR headsets draw a crowd.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
The Nurugo Micro, a 400x microscope smartphone attachment is on display.
The Nurugo Micro, a 400x microscope smartphone attachment is on display.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Attendees get sideways on a demonstration of "Robot Wars" at the Samsung display.
Attendees get sideways on a demonstration of "Robot Wars" at the Samsung display.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Drone Nerds Phantom  4 camera-mounted drone is on display CES, Friday. CES, which takes place from 5-8 Jan., is a place where industry manufacturers, advertisers and tech-minded consumers converge to get a taste of new gadgets and innovations coming to the market each year.
Drone Nerds Phantom 4 camera-mounted drone is on display CES, Friday. CES, which takes place from 5-8 Jan., is a place where industry manufacturers, advertisers and tech-minded consumers converge to get a taste of new gadgets and innovations coming to the market each year.
Mike Nelson, EPA
The Octopus watch from Joy, an icon-based watch for trainig kids to have good habits is displayed during CES.
The Octopus watch from Joy, an icon-based watch for trainig kids to have good habits is displayed during CES.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
The Octopus watch from Joy.
The Octopus watch from Joy.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
Percuman gives an exhibition of the Specktr glove, a wireless MIDI Controller which allows for creating, mixing and control of music.
Percuman gives an exhibition of the Specktr glove, a wireless MIDI Controller which allows for creating, mixing and control of music.
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The Specktr glove, a wireless MIDI Controller allows for creating, mixing and control of music.
The Specktr glove, a wireless MIDI Controller allows for creating, mixing and control of music.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
Latisha Tillie tries out a jump test at the Under Armour booth.  Their SpeedForm Record-Equipped running shoes have a sensor that records and stores running metrics so the wearer knows what is needed to improve performance. The smart shoe uses a jump test that works with the company's MapMyRun app to help decide the intensity of the user's next run.
Latisha Tillie tries out a jump test at the Under Armour booth. Their SpeedForm Record-Equipped running shoes have a sensor that records and stores running metrics so the wearer knows what is needed to improve performance. The smart shoe uses a jump test that works with the company's MapMyRun app to help decide the intensity of the user's next run.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
An Under Armour SpeedForm Europa Record-Equipped running shoe is displayed at CES.
An Under Armour SpeedForm Europa Record-Equipped running shoe is displayed at CES.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
An attendee wears ODG augmented reality smart glasses 9 with ultra wide-field-of-view.
An attendee wears ODG augmented reality smart glasses 9 with ultra wide-field-of-view.
Mike Nelson, EPA
The BenjiLock, which uses a fingerprint to secure and supports up to four different fingerprints saving them in an encrypted chip for easy access.
The BenjiLock, which uses a fingerprint to secure and supports up to four different fingerprints saving them in an encrypted chip for easy access.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
Singer Akon, left, and Rohan Marley, son of the late Bob Marley, are pictured at the House of Marley booth on day 2 of CES.
Singer Akon, left, and Rohan Marley, son of the late Bob Marley, are pictured at the House of Marley booth on day 2 of CES.
Isaac Brekken, Getty Images For House Of Marley
A general view of atmosphere audio equipment at the House of Marley booth during CES 2017.
A general view of atmosphere audio equipment at the House of Marley booth during CES 2017.
Isaac Brekken, Getty Images For House Of Marley
A mannequin displays the Swedish company tobii pro glasses 2, an innovative wearable eye-tracking system for real-world research.
A mannequin displays the Swedish company tobii pro glasses 2, an innovative wearable eye-tracking system for real-world research.
Mike Nelson, EPA
Withings shows off what they say are the first analog smart watches during opening day of CES.
Withings shows off what they say are the first analog smart watches during opening day of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Markus Muller demonstrates the ICAROS, a fitness device and gaming controller in one gadget during the opening day of CES. The company says the movements on the ICAROS allows the gamer to control and determine the flight or diving path in the game.
Markus Muller demonstrates the ICAROS, a fitness device and gaming controller in one gadget during the opening day of CES. The company says the movements on the ICAROS allows the gamer to control and determine the flight or diving path in the game.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Gregory Lu, co-founder of Natufia, looks over the company's kitchen gardens during the opening day of CES.
Gregory Lu, co-founder of Natufia, looks over the company's kitchen gardens during the opening day of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A robot barista makes a cup of coffee during the opening day of CES. The robot barista is a prototype from Bubble Lab from  Beijing.
A robot barista makes a cup of coffee during the opening day of CES. The robot barista is a prototype from Bubble Lab from Beijing.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Attendees look over products at the Under Armour booth during opening day of CES.
Attendees look over products at the Under Armour booth during opening day of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Professor Einstein, an educational Wi-Fi connected robot is on display at the Hanson Robot display during the opening day of Consumer Electronics Show 2017.
Professor Einstein, an educational Wi-Fi connected robot is on display at the Hanson Robot display during the opening day of Consumer Electronics Show 2017.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Attendees relax in iRobotics medical massage chairs at the Luraco display during the opening day of CES.
Attendees relax in iRobotics medical massage chairs at the Luraco display during the opening day of CES.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Ivan Safrin of Intel, checks the headsets being used in the company's demonstration of their automated driving system.
Ivan Safrin of Intel, checks the headsets being used in the company's demonstration of their automated driving system.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Attendees visit the OLED Tunnel at the LG booth.
Attendees visit the OLED Tunnel at the LG booth.
Alex Wong, Getty Images
Mekamon's intelligent gaming robot from Reach Robotics.
Mekamon's intelligent gaming robot from Reach Robotics.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
LED trainers from Wize & Ope are displayed at CES.
LED trainers from Wize & Ope are displayed at CES.
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
An LG employee demonstrates the new CordZero cordless stick vacuum cleaner.
An LG employee demonstrates the new CordZero cordless stick vacuum cleaner.
Alex Wong, Getty Images
Large screen televisions draw a crowd at the TCL booth.
Large screen televisions draw a crowd at the TCL booth.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Im Kyung Han jumps in the air as she has a 360-degree motion capture image taken at the Nikon booth.
Im Kyung Han jumps in the air as she has a 360-degree motion capture image taken at the Nikon booth.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Lan Yao views 360 VR videos on an Oculus headset.
Lan Yao views 360 VR videos on an Oculus headset.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A crowd walks by the large screen television display at the TCL booth.
A crowd walks by the large screen television display at the TCL booth.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
This is Casio' s  Pro Treck smart watch.
This is Casio' s Pro Treck smart watch.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A large balloon serves as a projection screen floats over the Panasonic booth.
A large balloon serves as a projection screen floats over the Panasonic booth.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Shuotong Zhang photographs models at the Panasonic display with the company's GH5 camera.
Shuotong Zhang photographs models at the Panasonic display with the company's GH5 camera.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Christine Hamon from Sleep Number relaxes on the company's smart bed.
Christine Hamon from Sleep Number relaxes on the company's smart bed.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
An attendee participates in a virtual-reality presentation during an Intel media event.
An attendee participates in a virtual-reality presentation during an Intel media event.
David Becker, Getty Images
Jody Dankberg from Stern Pinball plays the company's new game that uses the likenesses and music of Aerosmith.
Jody Dankberg from Stern Pinball plays the company's new game that uses the likenesses and music of Aerosmith.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A participant tapes himself as he uses the Oculus Rift VR headset to experience new 3D virtual reality.
A participant tapes himself as he uses the Oculus Rift VR headset to experience new 3D virtual reality.
Mike Nelson, European Pressphoto Agency
Goldie Chan tries out ODG's new augmented-reality glasses.
Goldie Chan tries out ODG's new augmented-reality glasses.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A dancer performs in front of Sony Alpha a99 II DSLR cameras.
A dancer performs in front of Sony Alpha a99 II DSLR cameras.
Jae C. Hong, AP
A journalist takes a picture of the Samsung QLED TV with Quantum dot Technology.
A journalist takes a picture of the Samsung QLED TV with Quantum dot Technology.
John Locher, AP
Collen Hatler from Fisher-Price demonstrates the company's SmartCycle.
Collen Hatler from Fisher-Price demonstrates the company's SmartCycle.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Claire Wen looks over ODG's new augmented reality glasses.
Claire Wen looks over ODG's new augmented reality glasses.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Sam Sheffer tries out the the Altwork Station.
Sam Sheffer tries out the the Altwork Station.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Jack Mudd of OneWheel demonstrates how to ride the company's motorized skateboard.
Jack Mudd of OneWheel demonstrates how to ride the company's motorized skateboard.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Mike Leyva from Epson, demonstrates the company's Moverio augmented reality smart glasses during the Drone Rodeo held annually before the Consumer Electronics Show.
Mike Leyva from Epson, demonstrates the company's Moverio augmented reality smart glasses during the Drone Rodeo held annually before the Consumer Electronics Show.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Members of the media photograph the LG Signature OLED TV W.
Members of the media photograph the LG Signature OLED TV W.
David Becker, Getty Images
The new Monster SuperStar RaveBox Blaster wireless Bluetooth boom box.
The new Monster SuperStar RaveBox Blaster wireless Bluetooth boom box.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
Photographers take pictures of Panasonic's Lumix GH5 mirrorless camera.
Photographers take pictures of Panasonic's Lumix GH5 mirrorless camera.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The LG Smart InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator.
The LG Smart InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator.
David Becker, Getty Images
The new Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven.
The new Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven.
Alex Wong, Getty Images
The new SuperStar FireCracker portable Bluetooth speaker by Monster.
The new SuperStar FireCracker portable Bluetooth speaker by Monster.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
Gregg Rosenzweig tries on a ANTVR headset.
Gregg Rosenzweig tries on a ANTVR headset.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A robot greets people viewing products at the Living In Digital Times display.
A robot greets people viewing products at the Living In Digital Times display.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Ayano Tominaga, from Tokyo, tries out the Immotor GO.
Ayano Tominaga, from Tokyo, tries out the Immotor GO.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Seth Smith, from Jagger & Lewis, shows off company’s smart dog collar.
Seth Smith, from Jagger & Lewis, shows off company’s smart dog collar.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A robot draws a crowd as it roams the floor at "CES Unveiled."
A robot draws a crowd as it roams the floor at "CES Unveiled."
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Phoebe Yu demostrates the Eye Que, a personal vision tracker.
Phoebe Yu demostrates the Eye Que, a personal vision tracker.
David Becker, Getty Images
An attendee demostrated a Fingo, a device added to virtual reality goggles to incorporate hand gestures.
An attendee demostrated a Fingo, a device added to virtual reality goggles to incorporate hand gestures.
David Becker, Getty Images
Remi is a smart alarm clock and is displayed at the Urban Hello.
Remi is a smart alarm clock and is displayed at the Urban Hello.
David Becker, Getty Images
A Wink PTU 360-degree spherical camera.
A Wink PTU 360-degree spherical camera.
David Mcnew, AFP/Getty Images
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute will showcase a new chess playing super robot at CES 2017
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute will showcase a new chess playing super robot at CES 2017
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology
A forklift operator works on getting booths ready at CES on Jan. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas.
A forklift operator works on getting booths ready at CES on Jan. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas.
Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
A billboard on the convention center welcomes people to CES on Jan. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas.
A billboard on the convention center welcomes people to CES on Jan. 3, 2017 in Las Vegas.
Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
A balloon showcases Central Plaza on Jan. 3, 2017 before CES opens.
A balloon showcases Central Plaza on Jan. 3, 2017 before CES opens.
Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
All's quiet at the Las Vegas Convention Center before CES 2017 officially opens in Las Vegas.
All's quiet at the Las Vegas Convention Center before CES 2017 officially opens in Las Vegas.
Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY