The global technology landscape is gradually shifting its focus. While just a few years ago, screens, processors, and smart gadgets were the stars of major exhibitions, today the focus is increasingly on quality of life, recovery, and human health.
That is why CES 2026 saw a noticeable increase in the presence of healthtech and wellness solutions -technologies that do not promise instant results but work with the body's natural mechanisms. This year, Ukrainian developments were among such solutions, confidently asserting themselves on a global level.
CES is more than just a gadget show
For Ukrainian teams, participation in CES is not about flashy special effects, but about content and trust. Ukraine was represented not only by IT products, but also by solutions at the intersection of medicine, physiotherapy, and wellness.
This is an important signal: Ukrainian engineers are increasingly working with physical, "tangible" technologies -those that interact directly with the human body and require a responsible approach.
New generation physiotherapy (physical therapy): why it is relevant again
Physiotherapy is not a new field, but today it is undergoing a noticeable renewal. The world is looking for ways to:
- reduce the pharmacological burden;
- work with chronic fatigue and overload;
- support recovery without aggressive interventions.
Modern technologies allow us to do this more accurately and controllably than ever before. That is why physiotherapy solutions are once again at the center of attention in the healthtech market.
Ukrainian case study: REGENERATOR SF-01
One such example is REGENERATOR SF-01, a physiotherapy device developed by a Ukrainian team and presented to an international audience at CES 2026.
The project is being developed by Sphere Life (Ukraine) and Immunexis Labs, Inc. (USA). Its co-founders are:
- Oleksii Chernishov (Sphere Life, LLC, Ukraine)
- Yevhen Kasyanenko (Immunexis Labs, Inc., USA)
The idea behind the device fits well with the global trend of supporting natural recovery processes without medication or surgery, with a focus on regularity and an individual approach.
REGENERATOR SF-01 belongs to the class of modern physiotherapy solutions that use controlled physical stimulation.
In practical terms, this means creating conditions where:
- local blood circulation is improved;
- metabolic processes in tissues are activated;
- the body enters recovery mode more quickly.
This is not a "magic device" or an alternative to medicine. It is a gentle support for physiological processes, most often used in courses - in rehabilitation, wellness practices, or as part of a comprehensive approach.
Regulatory status: honest and open
The project team openly states that REGENERATOR SF-01 does not currently have FDA approval and is in the early stages of entering the US market. At the same time, the device is accredited and certified in Ukraine in accordance with current national requirements.
This approach is rare for the healthtech market, but it is precisely what builds trust. Entry into the US market is seen as a phased process involving additional research, regulatory procedures, and adaptation to international standards.
From wellness to the global market
One of the reasons for the interest in such solutions at CES-2026 is their flexibility. They can be used in wellness spaces, rehabilitation centers, or clinical environments, depending on their regulatory status and application scenarios.
This is crucial for the international market: universal technologies are more likely to be scaled up.
Why this is important for Ukraine
The participation of Ukrainian healthtech projects in CES 2026 is not just about specific devices. It is about shaping a new image of Ukraine as a country capable of creating complex, responsible medical technologies.
And it is precisely these "quiet" engineering innovations that often become the most resilient in the global market.
Conclusion
CES 2026 showed that the future of technology is increasingly linked to health, recovery, and human potential. Ukrainian developments, particularly in the field of new-generation physiotherapy, are gradually taking their place in this space.
Without loud promises, but with a clear understanding of responsibility - this is what the path to the global healthtech market looks like today.
