Unilove’s Cova AI Smart Cooling Mat has been named a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree in the Digital Health category. The CES Innovation Awards® 2026 program received a record number of submissions – over 3,600. The announcement comes ahead of CES® 2026, the world’s most influential tech event, happening January 6–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV.
Cova AI Smart Cooling Mat is designed to address a common challenge: babies can easily become uncomfortable or overheat in strollers or car seats, leading to back rashes and crankiness. Cova AI combines cooling technology, a built-in temperature sensor, and an ergonomic, easy-to-install design, ensuring babies remain comfortable and safe while on the go. Its breathable, mold-resistant material promotes healthy airflow and hygiene, keeping the cooling pad safe for everyday use. This recognition highlights Unilove’s commitment to innovative digital health solutions that support infant wellbeing and parental peace of mind.
Key Features of Cova AI
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AI Cooling System: Automatically sense and adjust the temperature for consistent comfort.
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3 Fans Design: Enhances airflow for optimal cooling performance across the entire surface.
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Comfort Operation: Runs around 38dB comparable to a soft whisper sound.
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App Control: User friendly interface to monitor and adjust cooling from your smartphone.
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Mold-resistant Material: Gentle for babies and it is washable, ensuring the hygiene.
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Patented Water-Cooled Technology: Micron-sized water mist particles effectively carry away the baby’s body heat.
Benefits of Cova AI
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Keeps babies cool and comfortable in hot weather
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Reduces parental worry about overheating or discomfort
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Combines innovation and health technology for modern parenting
The world-renowned CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering across 36 tech product categories. Products with the highest scores in each category receive the “Best of Innovation” distinction. An elite panel of industry experts—including media representatives, designers, and engineers—reviewed all submissions.
The CES Innovation Awards class of 2026 honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation. More will be revealed in January ahead of CES 2026, where innovators from around the world showcase breakthrough technologies. During the show, attendees can visit the CES Innovation Awards Showcase on-site at the Venetian Expo to view some of the winning products.
About CES®
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