Double Tap CES 2026: The Most Exciting Accessibility Innovations Revealed
Feb 17, 2026
Alison Sheridan, veteran podcaster and tech reporter, shares on-the-ground CES coverage of accessibility innovations. She highlights self-driving mobility chairs, AI exoskeletons, neural earbuds for micro-gestures, vision-assist glasses, wheelchair boosters, and rescue beacons. Short demos and firsthand reactions bring these assistive technologies to life.
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Find Accessibility Tech At Press Events Not Just Booths
- Use press events and targeted interviews to surface accessibility stories rather than relying on exhibition floor browsing.
- Alison prioritized nighttime press events at CES, where dozens of accessibility-focused demos were concentrated and more interview access existed.
AI Exoskeleton Extends Walking Endurance
- HyperShell X-Ultra exoskeleton boosts walking endurance by adapting to a user's natural gait with an AI motion engine.
- Demo shifted from no assist during baby steps to clear leg-lifting assistance and “marching band” power when cadence and settings increased.
Neural Earbuds Enable Hands Free Computer Control
- Naqi Logic neural earbuds convert micro facial and head movements into computer commands for hands-free control.
- Founder built it for a quadriplegic friend as an alternative to brain implants; demos show eye and tiny head moves navigating apps and shopping pages.