Known for smartphone product launches, the annual Mobile World Congress is becoming a hotbed for other connected devices – ones that don’t make phone calls. 

So far, we have seen new mobile devices from Samsung, LG, HTC, as well as new initiatives to make drones fly further, fresh gadgets for the smart home and efforts to boost device security. But just like last year, there are some devices so quirky you’ll raise an eyebrow (or two!).

Check out some of the quirkiest devices that debuted at this year’s MWC:

Bagel

Bagel Labs co., Ltd., is developing a device that look’s a lot like your favorite breakfast bread. This little gadget takes measuring dimensions to a whole new level. You can use it like a typical tape measure but instead of numbers written on the tape itself, the measurement is shown on the small LCD display on the device.

Bagel can also be used as a wheel scrolling measuring device; just scroll it along the surface you want to measure and the results are shown on the display.

The coolest feature is the remote distance sensor. Just switch to ultra-sonic mode, and point to an object to determine how far away it is. Bagel also eliminates the need to write down anything as you can simply use your voice to record measurements or descriptions and all the data gathered can be viewed and shared using the mobile app.

Smart air conditioner

ZTE Corp. unveiled the new Spro Plus, a projector tablet, as well as the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite smartphones, but an intriguing device that did not get much attention is its unnamed smart air conditioning unit that look a bladeless fan. Little is known about the device aside from the fact that users can control it remotely using a smartphone app.

Rolling bot

Part of LG Electronics Inc.’s LG G5 and Friends line, the Rolling bot is a an electronic ball that monitors your home while you’re out and has a laser feature to entertain your pet while you’re away. It looks like Sphero’s BB-8 toy sans the head and orange skin. You can control the Rolling bot using the LG G5 to play with your pets, monitor your home via live streaming, and control other compatible connected smart home devices.

Ivy Health’s Body Analysis Scale

Ivy Health S.L. demoed its Body Analysis Scale to MWC. This scale uses a high precision pressure sensor to take data such as weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), muscle mass, bone mass, body water percentage, visceral fat, and body fat. It features a LED screen where readings are displayed as well as a low battery indicator.

The scale uses four AAA batteries and connects to a smartphone using Bluetooth Smart 4.0 connection and IvySync, but the best part is even if you don’t connect it to the Internet, it still works. No news yet as to when the Body Analysis Scale will be available to the public, but it is priced at €89.95 (about $99).

Panasonic Nubo

Panasonic Cameramanager brought the Nubo to MWC this year. The small device is a 4G-enabled security camera that allows users to monitor their property even with no Wi-Fi connectivity. It is weather resistant so it can be used both indoors and outdoors. It features sensor connectivity through an integrated wireless radio plus additional sensor controls enable the detection of human figures. This enables for more tailored alerts and alarms for the user.

Nubo also features two-way communication that allows the user to communicated through the camera when an alert is triggered. Data gathered by Nubo is tucked away in Panasonic’s own cloud storage system and can be managed using an iOS or Android app.

Nubo was first introduced at MWC 2015, but has yet to see its retail launch. You can pre-order the device for €349.00 (about $385) and expect it to ship by Spring 2016.

Sony Xperia Agent

Sony Corp. brought an Amazon Echo competitor at MWC. The Xperia Agent is a smart home hub that features a rotating camera at the top, a projector that shows images such as the weather or news on your table or kitchen counter, and can be controlled by voice.

It’s currently a concept design and there’s still much to be improved, and Sony seems to be working on a way to allow it to control other connected devices by using gestures.

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