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feature new, disruptive technologies that will change how we
learn, with exhibitors such as Sony Electronics, Osterhout Design
Group and Occipital Inc.
Drones continue to reach new heights - the result of the
marriage of unmanned aircraft and the action camcorder.
Cutting-edge smartphone technology is also a key catalyst in
driving the drone industry from companies like Qualcomm with
its Snapdragon platform. The cost of MEMS, accelerometers
and gyroscopes has dropped 10- to 100-fold, while cheap and
powerful microcontrollers are enabling low-cost and powerful
navigational control systems, encouraging a surge in drones.
Drones are changing how we view the world from aerial coverage for sports to enhancing search and rescue and helping
in disaster relief. This growing industry is expected to reach $1
billion by the end of the decade. Reflecting the explosive growth
in the market, the Drones Marketplace at CES 2017 has increased
by 33 percent over the 2016 show. Covering more than 32,000
net square feet, this exhibit area will feature companies including
Airbus, DJI, EHang, Qualcomm and Yuneec.
In-vehicle communications are making cars safer and drivers
more connected. Companies at CES 2017 will unveil immersive
infotainment experiences for the car, including access notifications and navigation systems. The Self-Driving Technologies
Marketplace will showcase vehicle tech of the future including
self-driving and driver assist technologies. CES 2017 will highlight
the latest in electric and energy-efficient vehicles and car safety
tech ranging from parking assistance to collision avoidance and
emergency braking.
Wearable devices also have changed our daily lives - making
us more knowledgeable about our own health, from disease
management, to caloric intake, body movement, blood pressure
and glucose levels. Wearable technology - accounting for nearly

$5 billion in 2015 - is expected to grow by 20 percent or more
this year. The health and fitness segment of the category grew
to more than $1.7 billion. The Fitness & Technology and Health
& Wellness Marketplaces at CES have grown by 21 percent from
2016. See the latest health and fitness tech at CES 2017 from detection of early-onset diseases, remote care for loved ones and
health data that link to devices.
3D printing is another disruptive market that is transforming
lives. Two-thirds of manufacturers use 3D printing in some way
and 25 percent plan to use it in the future. Most 3D printers
are used for building prototypes for the medical, aerospace,
engineering and automotive industries. But these machines are
moving toward more compact units with affordable price points
for consumers. The 3D Printing Marketplace at CES 2017 will
feature more than 45 companies showcasing innovations within
the 3D printing space. This dynamic exhibit area will cover more
than 17,500 net square feet with exhibitors like Dassault Systems,
Soraa and XYZ Printing.
The latest technologies from diverse areas such as robotics,
cyber security, automotive, health and fitness, virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing and many more innovations will be
on display at CES 2017, shaping the lives of consumers around the
world. They will provide new opportunities and jobs and make
the world a better place. The future of consumer technology is
bright. It's also mobile, connected and virtual.

Technology advances that improve the world will be
unveiled to the world January 5-8, in Las Vegas, at
CES 2017. Learn more at CES.tech and register today.

http://ces.tech

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