They are hailed as the gadgets that will revolutionise our lives – or those of our pets. But just how many of us will consider these hi-tech innovations as must-haves is open to question. They range from a toothbrush that can clean your teeth in ten seconds to a feeding bowl that can recognise your cat and send pictures of it eating. Other gadgets on show this week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas include'walking' emergency vehicles that could be deployed in rough terrain in areas devastated by earthquake or flood. Then there is a hand-held wand that takes close-up pictures of the face and applies tiny amounts of make-up serum to cover any imperfections such as broken veins or age spots.

A headset that helps track your sleep, a smart cat bowl and a motorised suitcase are among some of the innovative gadgets going on display at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. The largest technology convention in the world is taking place in a conference hall in Las Vegas, showcasing a mix of aspiring tech companies' innovations and a small handful of gems from established names. Members of the media were given a sneak preview of some of the stars of the show at a'CES Unveiled' event, held ahead of its official opening tomorrow. CES is one of the biggest dates in the tech industry calendar and is expected to draw more than 180,000 visitors hoping for a chance to see the kind of tech likely to dominate the coming year's agenda. CES is one of the biggest dates in the tech industry calendar and is expected to draw more than 180,000 visitors hoping for a chance to see the kind of tech likely to dominate the coming year's agenda.

It could be the best thing since sliced bread. A family-owned baking business is attempting to disrupt how you get your next loaf at the grocery store with the first, fully automated bread-making machine. Called the BreadBot, Washington-based Wilkinson Baking Company took the wraps off the machine at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which mixes, kneads and bakes bread in just 90 minutes. Up to 10 loaves are ready to pick up from a vending machine every hour and its creators say the BreadBot does as good of a job as a human baker - so good that the machines are expected to land in major grocery stores soon. BreadBot can make just about any kind of loaf you want, including whole wheat, nine grain, honey oat and rye.