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Wearable computing hardware: biosignal gesture recognition

Y CombinatorWinter 2013AcquiredConsumerVirtual and Augmented RealityHardwareBiometrics

What they do

Problem

People lack a seamless, natural way to control digital devices without relying on traditional input methods like keyboards, mice, or touchscreens.

Solution

A wearable armband that reads muscle electrical activity (biosignals) to recognize gestures and wirelessly control computers, phones, and other devices.

Who it's for

Consumers and developers building gesture-controlled interfaces for computers, phones, and connected devices.

Founders

Stephen Lake
Founder/CEO

formerly founder of thalmic/North (YC W13). Now founder of Jetson.

Matthew Bailey
Founder
Aaron Grant
Founder

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