Mudra

Wearable Devices XR Team's Report: The Mudra Band Can Be the Neural Bridge for Apple and Meta in their Next Wave of Smart Glasses Interaction

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Mudra, UX, WLDS, Human–computer interaction, Gesture, XR, Oculus Quest, Meta, Research, Light, Artificial intelligence, Smartglasses, Navigation, HCI, Vision, Wrist, Wearable

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, published today a comprehensive report by its XR team reviewing the latest developments in the wearable technology market, focusing on extended reality (XR). This comprehensive report draws on extensive research into Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to present a detailed overview of the innovative strides made by industry leaders such as Apple and Meta, as well as the pioneering role of the company’s Mudra Band in advancing smart glasses technology.

Key Points: 
  • In their report, the XR team from Wearable Devices elucidates the growing dynamism and mainstream appeal of the smart glasses market, notably accelerated by the entrance of major players such as Meta and Apple.
  • The report puts a spotlight on the myriad methods of HCI currently revolutionizing the field of smart glasses.
  • These range from touchless and hands-free interfaces, advanced eye-tracking, to the cutting-edge realms of neural interface wristbands and thought-based brain implants.
  • Wearable Devices’ technology and its flagship product the Mudra Band emerge as a standout innovation.

Wearable Devices Teams up with Qualcomm to Elevate Extended Reality Experience

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence, WLDS, Business development, Qualcomm, Antirrhinum, Virtual reality, Business, Qualcomm Snapdragon, XR, Mudra

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.

Key Points: 
  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.
  • The Mudra technology, known for its touchless control capabilities, has been optimized to work with Snapdragon Spaces, enhancing the user experience with intuitive, gesture-based interactions.
  • "Partnering with Qualcomm Technologies marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the XR industry," said Offir Remez, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Wearable Devices.

Wearable Devices Signs an Agreement with Qualcomm to Collaborate in Elevating XR Experiences with Mudra Neural Technology

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence, WLDS, Growth, Business development, Qualcomm, Antirrhinum, Virtual reality, Business, Qualcomm Snapdragon, XR, Mudra, VR, Consumer electronics

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.

Key Points: 
  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.
  • "Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies team is a testament to our commitment to innovation in wearable technology," said Offir Remez, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Wearable Devices.
  • Wearable Devices is poised to redefine user interaction in AR and VR environments, combining the best of touchless control technology with state-of-the-art XR chipsets.

Wearable Devices: The Mudra Band Featured by Leading Tech Magazines, Mashable and VentureBeat

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Monday, January 22, 2024
VentureBeat, WLDS, Wrist, Mudra, Intelligence, Exhibition, Apple, CES, System, Apple Watch, Brain, Publication, Consumer electronics

During the exhibition, the Company and the Mudra Band gained massive media exposure by being reviewed and featured at Mashable and VentureBeat, two of the leading tech magazines.

Key Points: 
  • During the exhibition, the Company and the Mudra Band gained massive media exposure by being reviewed and featured at Mashable and VentureBeat, two of the leading tech magazines.
  • An additional insight from Mashable further underscores the Mudra Band's significance in the tech industry, especially in the wearable technology segment.
  • This recognition from top tech publications like Mashable and VentureBeat underscores the potential and impact of the Mudra Band in the evolving tech landscape.
  • Wearable Devices continues to lead the way in wearable technology, with the Mudra Band setting new standards for experience and convenience beyond the touch screen.

Wearable Devices Signed an Agreement With Leading Global Defense Company to Design a Proof Of Concept for Touchless Technology for Defense Grade Use

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Original equipment manufacturer, AI, Safety, Artificial intelligence, WLDS, Mudra

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, announced today that it has signed an agreement with a global leading defense company, to design together a first of its kind prototype for defense use cases. This collaboration aims to adapt Wearable Devices' neural gesture technology for defense requirements, especially in situations where silent activation is crucial.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to adapt Wearable Devices' neural gesture technology for defense requirements, especially in situations where silent activation is crucial.
  • Our collaboration with a leading global defense company will pioneer solutions that can be game-changing for the defense industry," said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices.
  • Wearable Devices' Mudra technology employs an advanced neural input interface that captures nerve signals to offer touchless control.
  • The agreement includes provisions for joint developed proof of concept with a focus on providing field-tested, user-friendly solutions for defense personnel.

Wearable Devices Upgrades Apple TV Experience Through Gesture Control

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Mudra, Apple TV, WLDS, Finger, Apple Watch, Algorithm, Thumb, AI, Science and technology in Asia, Wrist, D-pad, Mobile phone, Telescopic sight, Apple

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a new technology feature for the Mudra Band which allows users to control their Apple TV device using touchless hand movements, such as swiping fingers across as if they are using an imagined virtual Directional Pad, or D-pad. This new technology offers the ability to use the Mudra Band either as a pointing device, or as a wearable touchless directional pad interface.

Key Points: 
  • This new technology offers the ability to use the Mudra Band either as a pointing device, or as a wearable touchless directional pad interface.
  • The Mudra Band is an AI-powered aftermarket Apple Watch band, which processes data from its accelerometer, gyroscope, and proprietary surface nerve conductance sensors.
  • The user can control devices across the Apple product ecosystem and other connected devices using discrete gestures such as a tap of the index finger and thumb, the continuous fingertip pressure between the index finger and thumb, and wrist movements.
  • D-pad functionality is ideal for Apple TV applications where precise directional control allows users to move in discrete steps.

Wearable Devices to Enhance Apple Watch Series 9 New ‘DoubleTap’ Feature With its Mudra Band Touchless Gesture Control

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
IPhone, IPad, Wrist, Science and technology in Asia, Wearable, Finger, Apple Watch, Mudra, Apple TV, Thumb, Apple, WLDS, AI, Gesture, Mac, Mobile phone

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that Apple’s new double tap feature, unveiled with the new Apple Series 9 Watch, is expected to further enhance the utility and consumer experience of Wearable Devices’ Mudra Band. The combination is expected to empower improved touchless control across the Apple product ecosystem, leveraging Wearable Devices’ cutting-edge Air-Touch technology.

Key Points: 
  • The combination is expected to empower improved touchless control across the Apple product ecosystem, leveraging Wearable Devices’ cutting-edge Air-Touch technology.
  • Wearable Devices expects that Mudra Band users will be able to leverage its cutting-edge Air-Touch technology with the newly revealed Apple Watch Double Tap gesture, to gain full touchless control across the entire Apple product ecosystem by utilizing the Mudra Band gestures in tandem with the Apple Watch Double Tap gesture.
  • Apple’s new double tap gesture feature enables users to easily control the new Apple Watch Series 9 using just one hand and without touching the display.
  • The Mudra Band is an AI-powered aftermarket Apple Watch band, which processes data from its accelerometer, gyroscope and proprietary surface nerve conductance sensors.

Wearable Devices’ Mudra Band Enables Full Touchless Control of Apple Product Ecosystem

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
IPhone, Apple Watch, IPad, Wrist, Science and technology in Asia, Human, Movement, Siri, AirTouch, Mudra, Apple TV, WLDS, AI, Mac, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Apple

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced the ability for full touchless control of Apple products across the entire Apple product ecosystem by utilizing the Mudra Band neural input wristband’s AirTouch feature in tandem with the Apple Watch AssistiveTouch touchless control gestures feature.

Key Points: 
  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced the ability for full touchless control of Apple products across the entire Apple product ecosystem by utilizing the Mudra Band neural input wristband’s AirTouch feature in tandem with the Apple Watch AssistiveTouch touchless control gestures feature.
  • The Mudra Band is an AI-powered aftermarket product that connects with the Apple Watch and uses neural signals from the wrist to translate movement intent into digital commands.
  • Recently, the Company announced that it delivered its award-winning Mudra Band product to its first customers.
  • Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices, commented, “By utilizing our AirTouch functionality alongside Apple’s AssistiveTouch feature, the Mudra Band is now capable of full touchless control of products across the entire Apple product ecosystem.

Wearable Devices’ Mudra Neural Gestures Control Demonstrated With OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
SK Telecom, Business development, Augmented reality, University of South Australia, University, Meta, B2B, OPPO, Science and technology in Asia, Microsoft, Deutsche Telekom, HTC, Smartglasses, IEEE, Mudra, WLDS, AI, XR, Augment, Video game, Virtual reality, Qualcomm, Metaverse, NVIDIA, Lenovo

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that its Mudra gesture technology for developers with leading technology company OPPO’s Mixed Reality (MR) device will be available  at the Augmented World Expo Asia ("AWE Asia") on August 30-31, 2023 in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Using OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition, the Company's neural control technology demonstrated smooth and seamless gesture control in a variety of applications requiring intuitive hands-free control.
  • “We are honored to collaborate with one of the world's leaders in the industry, in delivering an intuitive hands-free gesture control for smart glasses and headsets.
  • As our Mudra technology for the B2B market continues to gain momentum, presenting it to the global community of developers is imperative to increase our worldwide awareness.
  • The collaboration with OPPO further underlines the confidence in our technology," said Offir Remez, the Company’s Executive VP of Business Development.

Wearable Devices Launches Unity Plugin Enabling Partners to Create Touchless Interaction Functionalities for Games with Spatial Gesture Recognition

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Business development, Science and technology in Asia, Augmented reality, Wearable, Business, Android, IOS, VR, Mudra, Virtual reality, WLDS, Interaction, AR, Video game, Mobile phone

The innovative plugin integrates touchless interaction and control into Unity supported platforms, expanding software development opportunities and enabling commercial gaming companies and enterprises to create increasingly customized experiences for their users.

Key Points: 
  • The innovative plugin integrates touchless interaction and control into Unity supported platforms, expanding software development opportunities and enabling commercial gaming companies and enterprises to create increasingly customized experiences for their users.
  • The newly released plugin represents a significant milestone in Wearable Devices’ commitment to providing powerful tools to unlock the potential in touchless interaction experiences for Human-Computer Interactions and Extended Reality experiences through wearables.
  • Mudra product customers and partners and Unity users will benefit from the following features:
    Versatile integration capabilities: With the plugin, integrating touchless interaction and control functionalities is now instant and effortless.
  • Various gesture type schemes: The plugin grants access to a wide range of functions, including discrete, continuous, and Air-Touch gesture types.