One of the largest events in the field of high-tech developments, which annually gathers leading technology companies from around the world in Las Vegas, is the CES exhibition. This year, in January, Ukraine made a major breakthrough in CES 2025, presenting two pavilions with the developments of 18 companies. Key areas included AI, environmental solutions, business automation, agribusiness and military technology.
Artificial intelligence ruled the ball. Business automation has become projects that make routine processes more efficient. For example, Pickpad developed a system for restaurants that uses sensors and machine learning to optimize the order processing process. SoftEngi, for its part, presented AI platform for working with content that assists in the management of documents and tables and performs the functions of an autonomous agent for purchases.
Solutions for people with disabilities became another important direction. Yes, LUAZ Care presented an electric car, specially adapted for driving from a wheelchair. This is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a great social step forward. Thanks to AI, the eXtra Vision platform transforms medical images into 3D models for planning operations, and prosthetics from startup SYLA adapt to the user’s gait. These innovations expand the possibilities of medicine and raise Ukraine to a new level in the application of AI.
In turn, Qudi showed a mask with LED animation that reflects the user’s emotions. Although this product seems less practical, it has attracted attention with its design and creativity.
Military technologies as a separate emphasis
Ukrainian military developments presented at CES 2025 impressed the international audience with their technological excellence and innovative approach. Drones have become not only defense tools, but also a source of ideas that find application in civilian life and shape future trends in the technological sector.
Military developments should be singled out separately. Due to its versatility, the drone became a real hit Vampire from SkyFall, nicknamed by the Russians «Baba Yaga«. It can remotely mine, destroy equipment and relay communications. Vampire demonstrates how military solutions can be adapted for commercial use. The navigation, AI and control systems technologies used in such drones are used in logistics, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring and even rescue operations.
Another innovation — FPV kamikaze Shrike, created for point damage to targets. This high-precision tool is capable of performing complex tasks with minimal resources. Its development opens up new opportunities for creating compact and cost-effective aircraft for peaceful use, for example, for remote delivery of medical supplies or exploration of hard-to-reach areas.
Regarding anti-drone systems from the company BlueBird, their detectors and EW tools are of interest to both military structures and commercial enterprises seeking to protect against drones in civilian environments. Such technologies could come in handy for security at airports, critical infrastructure facilities, and even private businesses.
Environmental friendliness and sustainability as a trend
Innovations for agriculture were no less important. The startup FarmFleet has offered a platform for ordering drone spraying services that help farmers manage their fields more efficiently. Another project, Profeed, developed a system for managing animal feeding that allows you to adjust the diet and control costs.
And HowCow presented smart collars for cows that monitor their condition and optimize the fertilization process. Thanks to artificial intelligence and smart devices, farmers can quickly identify animal health problems, reducing the need for large volumes of antibiotics and optimizing production processes. This, in turn, helps preserve the ecosystem and increase the environmental friendliness of dairy production.
These solutions show how technology can transform even such traditional fields as farming. The topic of ecology was at the top of the exhibition.
The company Mosqitter presented ecological traps for mosquitoes, imitating the smell of a person, attracting insects to a special net. They do not use chemicals, so they do not pollute the soil and water, and are safe for people and animals. This is an effective way to control mosquitoes and protect biodiversity. The uniqueness of the technology lies in its safety for bees and butterflies, which are important for the ecosystem.
It should also be noted the startup Beetless, which introduces technologies to combat harmful insects on agricultural land. The startup’s devices replace pesticides, often harmful to soil flora and fauna, by using environmentally friendly methods instead. This makes it possible to preserve soil fertility and reduce the negative impact of agro-industry on the climate.
Another ecological development — biodegradable packaging from S. Lab, created on the basis of mushrooms and plant waste. This material is waterproof, easily recycled and meets the environmental challenges of the modern world.
Developments that improve the lives of people with disabilities and change attitudes towards inclusion
One of the brightest developments was the bionic prostheses presented by the Versi Bionics and SYLA companies. Prosthetic hand from Versi Bionics is characterized by a high level of functionality: each finger is equipped with an electric motor, which ensures high precision of movements, and the automatic rotation of the wrist allows users to perform complex manipulations. The prosthesis is also equipped with vibration and temperature response systems, which significantly improves interaction with the surrounding world. The SYLA company, in turn, presented knee prosthesis, which uses AI to adapt to the user’s movements, remembers his habits and allows him to comfortably move on different types of surfaces. Such developments allow people with disabilities not only to compensate for physical limitations, but also to feel more independent and confident.
Another significant innovation was electric car from LUAZ Care, specially designed for people in wheelchairs. The mobility provided by an electric car or the functionality of bionic prostheses allow users to actively participate in community life, work, travel and lead an independent lifestyle. It helps society see the value of every person, regardless of physical limitations.
Such developments are able to significantly change attitudes towards inclusiveness in the world. First, they demonstrate that people with disabilities are not limited in their abilities if they have access to modern technologies. For example, bionic prostheses not only perform basic functions, but also expand the limits of physical capabilities, which can help reduce stereotypes and prejudices in society.
Secondly, such products contribute to the integration of people with disabilities into social and professional life. Finally, these innovations are setting new standards in inclusive design and technology. Manufacturers around the world can be inspired by these examples to create more affordable products that meet the needs of different populations.
Success stories of the founders and teams behind the technologies
Behind every technological innovation presented at CES 2025 are stories of people who have gone from dreams to real changes in the world. These are not just developers or engineers – they are dreamers, fighters and innovators whose personal trials and aspirations have made them leaders in their fields.
Dmytro, the founder of Versi Bionics, has always been fascinated by technology. But his true mission was born after a tragic story in his family, when his younger brother lost his arm in a car accident. Dmytro could not calmly watch how his brother adapts to the new reality, and decided to create something that would not just compensate for the loss, but give new opportunities. Together with a small team of enthusiasts, he worked for three years on the creation of a bionic prosthesis, investing every hryvnia he could find. The effort paid off when the first prototype changed his brother’s life, allowing him to return to an active life. This was the beginning of the path that brought Dmytro to the global arena.
The story of SYLA also began with a personal tragedy. Their chief engineer lost a colleague in the war, and this loss made her think about how to make the lives of veterans more fulfilling. Her team decided to work on creating prostheses that would not just be auxiliary, but intelligent, able to adapt to the individual needs of the user. The war, which brought pain, gave them both strength and determination, which today captures hearts on a global level.
The founder of Mosqitter, Anna, grew up in a small village in the south of Ukraine, where every summer turned into a fight against mosquitoes. She remembered how her parents used toxic chemicals that left a smell and harmed the environment. When Anna decided to create an ecological trap for insects, she remembered these childhood feelings of powerlessness in front of nature. Her idea was born from the desire to protect not only people, but also the environment. «I want my children to grow up in a world where technology does not destroy nature, but coexists with it,” says Anna, who is currently negotiating to enter the markets of Africa and South America.
Oleksiy, the founder of LUAZ Care, was working as a taxi driver in Kyiv when he witnessed a situation that changed his life. A man in a wheelchair who was refused a ride due to a lack of accessible transport has been left out in the cold. Oleksiy, who himself experienced a spinal injury in his youth, could not remain indifferent. He set out to create an electric car that would make mobility accessible to everyone. The first testing took place in his old garage, and today LUAZ Care is about to start production with capacity for the global market.
Ihor, the founder of S. Lab, was always fascinated by nature. Once, while hiking in the Carpathians, he saw mushrooms growing on waste, and this natural magic inspired him to create a packaging material that does not pollute the planet. «Nature has already created perfect solutions. We just need to use them properly,— says Igor. His company started in a small laboratory, where the first experiments were conducted on kitchen pans. Today, its packaging is ordered by major international brands.
The unexpected star of the exhibition was a mask with LEDs from Qudi. But behind it is the story of a young designer Maxim, who always wanted to help people express their emotions. Having lost the opportunity to travel and communicate in person due to the pandemic, he set out to create a product that would allow people to communicate their feelings even through technology. His mask became a symbol of creativity and technical progress.
These stories demonstrate that behind every great technology, there is a small, often painful, personal event that gave the impetus for change. Their path to the global level is not only about business, but about the desire to change the world for the better. CES 2025 showed that Ukrainian developers not only create products, but also inspire by their example of how to turn a personal drama into an innovation that changes the lives of millions.
Tetyana Viktorova
