AI for doctors and Vampire drones for army: what Ukrainians presented at CES 2025
CES is the world's largest consumer electronics show, traditionally held in January in Las Vegas. This year, for the first time, Ukraine presented two pavilions at the event, where 18 companies showcased their developments.
The products include a drone that terrifies Russians, artificial intelligence-powered prostheses, and smart systems for businesses. Liga.Tech highlights the companies and their innovations showcased at the exhibition.
Traps for harmful insects
Mosqitter develops eco-friendly mosquito traps. They imitate human odor with the help of a special substance – an attractant. They lure insects and then catch them in a net. The developers write that they do not use chemicals for this purpose, and the device itself is friendly to butterflies and bees.
The device has two versions: Grand and Mini. The former costs $2,000, the latter $200. The company has also joined the creation of another startup, Beetless. It works on a similar principle but focuses on agriculture. The company's devices attract harmful insects and catch them to protect the crop.
Augmented reality for doctors and AI-powered prostheses
Two companies – Versi Bionics and SYLA – demonstrated bionic prostheses. The former creates prosthetic arms that have an automatic rotating wrist, vibration and thermal response, and an electric motor built into each finger. According to the developers, they spent three years and more than $60,000 of their own money on this prosthesis.
SYLA is creating a knee prosthesis that uses artificial intelligence. It learns and stores favorite walking patterns, adapting to different environments. Thus it adapts to the walking pace.
eXtra Vision develops an AI augmented reality platform. It scans a CT/MRI image and turns it into a 3D model using artificial intelligence. This model is then uploaded to augmented reality glasses, which the doctor can use to plan the surgery.
The app is used in several hospitals in Ukraine, including the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery. The development also included the integration of artificial intelligence, which acts as a doctor's assistant before and during surgery.
Drones... and more drones
The foreigners were shown the Vampire drone from SkyFall, which the Russians nicknamed "Baba Yaga." This bomber can destroy equipment, carry out remote mining, and act as a communication repeater. Another drone shown at the exhibition is the Shrike. This is an FPV kamikaze drone produced by a Ukrainian defense-tech startup whose name has not been disclosed. It is known that one such drone costs several hundred dollars.
At the same time, devices from BlueBird were introduced to combat drones. They produce both drone detectors and various types of electronic warfare equipment: car, dome, and trench. The startup also sells an FPV assembly course.
The participants also demonstrated how drones are used in civilian life. FarmFleet, a startup for agriculture where farmers can order drone sprayer services, took part in the exhibition. After registering, contractors can be found there.
DroneUA, a group of companies specializing in drones for geodesy, real estate, mining, energy, etc., also had a stand in the Ukrainian pavilion. Futurology, its American subsidiary, represented it at the exhibition.
Electric vehicles and chargers for them
LUAZ Care develops electric vehicles that can be driven while sitting in a wheelchair. The basic version costs 10,000 euros and is equipped with a single battery pack and a 4 kW motor. Thanks to it, the car can travel 100 kilometers.
The standard version costs 12,000 euros, and the long-distance version costs 15,000 euros. They differ in the number of batteries and engine power. The company has already started production.
The topic of electric vehicles was also presented by Ecofactor. It produces charging stations for cars: mobile and stationary. The former cost $269-308, the latter – from $899.
Ecofactor says it has already produced more than 18,000 AC\DC stations. In addition, they offer customers a platform for managing a network of stations and an app that helps drivers find and pay for charging.
Smart ordering system and platforms for farms
Some companies showed developments for businesses. For example, SoftEngi offers a content platform where you can work with documents, tables, contracts, images, and videos. It also uses artificial intelligence for an autonomous procurement agent. It evaluates offers and finds gaps in them.
A smart system for restaurants was developed by Pickpad. It uses sensors and machine learning and integrates into the POS system. How it works? A cafe places a special station-board. Each has its own number that is linked to a specific order. When the products are placed on the station, the sensor signals about it, and the order becomes ready for delivery. The company received two awards at CES: CES Innovation Award – 2025 Honoree in Artificial Intelligence and Best of Tech Podcast Network CES 2025.
S. Lab produces eco-friendly packaging for goods. It uses the bodies of mushrooms and stems of industrial crops, such as hemp. The result is a waterproof material that can be recycled. In 2023, the company was named Startup of the Year by the Ukrainian Startup Fund.
Several businesses showed their developments for farms. Profeed created a system for feeding management. The sensor is connected to a feed mixer, and the data is transmitted to an online platform. This way, you can customize the diet, control stocks, and receive reports. Globino, Kernel, and Vitagro use the company's products.
HowCow, on the other hand, focuses on dairy farms. Their system monitors the health of cows using a smart collar or clip and artificial intelligence. It helps determine the best time to inseminate a cow and detects certain diseases. Their own CRM system can collect data from devices and manage tasks on farms.
In addition to all these startups, Qudi took part in the exhibition. The company has created a mask with LEDs that can convey the emotions of the wearer. It has a built-in four-hour battery and supports 17 animations. The price is $260.