This Collaboration Aims to Transform XR Industry Using the Mudra’s Touchless Control Technology
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. This collaborative approach aims to showcase the innovative potential of combining Mudra’s touchless control technology with Snapdragon Spaces, setting a new standard for immersive digital experiences.
“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. “The integration of our cutting-edge Mudra technology with Snapdragon Spaces is enhancing the XR experience and reimagining how we interact with digital worlds. Together, we’re paving the way for a future where seamless, intuitive gestures bring us closer to technology, making immersive environments more accessible and engaging than ever before,” added Mr. Remez
About Wearable Devices Ltd.
Wearable Devices Ltd. is a growth company developing AI-based neural input interface technology for the B2C and B2B markets. The Company’s flagship product, the Mudra Band for Apple Watch, integrates innovative AI-based technology and algorithms into a functional, stylish wristband that utilizes proprietary sensors to identify subtle finger and wrist movements allowing the user to “touchlessly” interact with connected devices. The Company also markets a B2B product, which utilizes the same technology and functions as the Mudra Band and is available to businesses on a licensing basis. Wearable Devices Is committed to creating disruptive, industry leading technology that leverages AI and proprietary algorithms, software, and hardware to set the input standard for the Extended Reality, one of the most rapidly expanding landscapes in the tech industry. The Company’s ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq market under the symbol “WLDS” and “WLDSW”, respectively.
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