BARCELONA—Mobile World Congress isn’t just about the latest phones and wearables. The halls of the Fira Gran Via convention center were also packed with plenty of bizarre tech. I combed the show floor looking not only for the best gadgets, but also the strangest—and the convention delivered. From AI devices that analyze your scalp to dancing humanoids and eerily realistic dinosaur robots, here’s the weirdest tech I saw at the show.
HairCoSys HeyCheckScalp
(Credit: Eric Zeman)
The HeyCheckScalp is an AI-powered scalp and hair analysis tool that works quickly in three steps. First, take two photos of your head (one from the front and one from the top) for a macro view, then four photos of your scalp using a wand with a 60x magnification lens on the end. In just 10 seconds, the AI analyzes the photos and generates a detailed report about hair and scalp, grading you on issues such as temple recession, crown thinning, and more. I’m a bit skeptical of some of my results, but I still think the HeyCheckScalp could be a very useful tool if you’re worried about your locks.
GlocalMe PetCam
(Credit: Angela Moscaritolo)
Plenty of pet cameras let you check on your furbaby when you’re away from home, but have you ever wanted to see the world from your cat or dog’s perspective? With the GlocalMe PetCam, you can. It’s a follow-up to the company’s unique PetPhone device, which enables two-way audio between domesticated animals and their owners. The PetCam attaches to your pet’s collar and works like an action camera, streaming 1080p video from its perspective to your phone. It can be paired with the PetPhone to see what your animal is doing and talk to them. The PetPhone is available now for $89.99; the PetCam is expected to launch within the next few months.
Oukitel WP63
(Credit: Eric Zeman)
With the Oukitel WP63, you’ll never have to worry about forgetting a lighter. That’s because the WP63 can start fires. An electric igniter is hidden on the top of the phone behind a small trap door. The phone is powered by a 20,000mAh battery and also features a loudspeaker that can be used as an alarm, but show attendees were most captivated by its fire-starting functionality. My colleague Eric Zeman said, “Because we were in an old building with hundreds of people inside, we couldn’t actually start a fire, but the element heated up and got too hot to touch.” Needless to say, the WP63 was one of the hottest phones at MWC—literally.
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Bionic Dinosaur Robot
(Credit: Angela Moscaritolo)
On display within the China Pavilion at MWC, this realistic-looking dinosaur robot is like something straight out of Jurassic Park. It can move its head to look around, swing its tail side to side, open its mouth wide, and make all sorts of interesting cooing sounds. According to an information placard, the robot is designed for education, film productions, museums, and tourism. It’s one of several charming robots at the China Pavilion at MWC, including the Tangpa (pictured below), which appeared at The World Games 2025 Chengdu. The Tangpa can bounce up and down and move its head side to side as it flashes different expressions and greetings on a 19-inch display that serves as its face.
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AgiBot X2
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Dancing robots were a trend at MWC, and the Agibot X2 is the best one I saw. This 4’2″ tall humanoid can bust a move, and you have to see it to believe it. Check it out below, and prepare to be amazed.
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