Standout examples like the ‘Habitat’ educational toy brick sets, designed by Jia Xin, Wei Chi, and Yu Chieh, use Spanish cork bark to teach children about climate change through topics like melting Arctic glaciers and Amazon deforestation. Crafted to be allergy-friendly and sustainable, these toys address the growing demand for engaging, eco-conscious educational tools for young learners.
A notable innovation targeting Millennial and Gen X audiences concerned about wellness is the Velia smart ring by Senbiosys which uses advanced CMOS Image Sensor technology to monitor health metrics like body temperature, blood oxygen, heart rate, and stress levels. Pairable with smartphones via Bluetooth, it offers up to three days of battery life, providing a convenient and comprehensive wellness tracking solution.
Other products gaining attention include Miroki and Miroka by Enchanted Tools, emotion-infused healthcare assistant robots with humanoid features designed to enhance hospitals, nursing homes, and hotels. Showcased at CES 2024, these AI-driven robots navigate with agility, grasp items with 97% success, and execute complex tasks like scheduled deliveries with ease.
For more life stages innovations in the year ahead, check out our 2025 Trend Report.