Big time: Swiss start-ups at CES in Las Vegas

digitalswitzerland: Swiss start-ups skilfully presented themselves on the world stage for innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Among them were some that work with VR and AR.

With around 200,000 visitors, CES is the largest technology trade fair in the world. Every year, the latest technologies and next-generation innovations are presented. Amidst the numerous international exhibitors, the Swiss pavilion once again made a strong impression under the "SwissTech" label.

After a successful baptism of fire and a successful first edition last year, Switzerland was represented at the world's largest tech trade fair from 7 to 10 January 2020. Together with its partners, digitalswitzerland is pursuing the mission of promoting Switzerland's innovative strength and establishing the country as a leading international technology hotspot.

Nicolas Bürer, Managing Director of digitalswitzerland: "With the cooperation between digitalswitzerland, Presence Switzerland, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Innosuisse and swissnex, we are pooling our strengths effectively. Our participation in CES enables the best Swiss start-ups to have their forward-looking ideas validated by an international audience. Our participation brings us a considerable step closer to our goal of securing and expanding Switzerland's leading role as a nation of innovation. After last year's premiere, SwissTech's second participation at CES, which brings together international companies and innovative thinkers, was also a complete success.

The spectrum of participating start-ups ranges from FoodTech, AgeTech and Artificial Intelligence to SportTech and, of course, VR and AR. The 2020 edition enabled over 30 selected Swiss start-ups to take part:

• Alogo Analysis (SportsTech): Analysis tools for the equine industry
• Amazentis (Biotech): Advanced therapeutic nutritional products
• Archinisis (SportsTech): Performance analysis software for elite winter sports
• Atracsys (ICT): Multi-touch applications for large touchscreens
• Caru (Age-Tech): Smart sensor that provides safety and communication for the elderly
• Creal3D (AR/VR): Hi-fi light field projector for smart glasses
• DeepCode (ICT/KI): Platform for AI-supported code reviews
• Eyeware (ICT/hardware): Eye-tracking software for depth-sensitive cameras
• FlavourWiki (FoodTech): Helps the food and beverage industry evaluate consumer perceptions and preferences
• Flybotix (drones): Drive and control drone technology
• Global ID (IT security): 3D finger vein ID
• HoloOne (Augmented Reality/Industry 4.0): Mixed reality platform solution for the B2B market
• IcosaMed (Medtech): Intelligent clothing for cancer prevention
• L2F (ICT/AI): Software solution to increase the effectiveness of machine learning
• Mictic (AR/VR): Audio augmented reality device that converts movement into music
• Mitipi (security): Intelligent home technology and insurance
• OneVisage (IT security): 3D software authentication solutions
• QRcrypto (IT security): SIM card that enables long-term secure payments
• RayShaper (Video): Hardware and software solutions for photo and video streaming
• Roboclette (Robotics): Robotic arm for scraping raclette cheese
• Shematic (mobility): Customised electric motors
• Siodb (IT security): Plug-and-play SQL database
• SKIMO (payment application): App and IoT solution for smart fridges and retail
• Smart2fry (FoodTech): Deep fryer revolution
• Sphery (SportsTech): Mixed reality "Exercube" combination of fitness and play
• SPORFIE (Video): Video recording platform for sport
• Superba (AR/VR): Augmented reality solutions
• Treasure Hunters (Game): Mobile phone game
• TYXIT (Audio): Wireless live music products
• VAY Sports (Sport-Tech): Virtual personal fitness trainer
• Xsensio (Medtech): Lab-on-Skin sensor platform

An impressively long list, although some exciting Swiss VR start-ups are certainly still missing from it.

Source: moneycab