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Fortune 500 Consumer Electronics Corporation has purchased an evaluation license for MDK wearables

Wearable Devices Ltd.Wearable Devices Ltd.

Wearable Devices Ltd.

The companies will work with the AI ​​department of a Fortune 500 company to explore various use cases for Mudra’s neural network-based AI controller.

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, July 9, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology development company specializing in touchless, artificial intelligence (“AI”)-enabled wearable devices, today announced that a Fortune 500 consumer electronics corporation (the “Client”) has purchased a special license for its cutting-edge Mudra Development Kit (“MDK”) to evaluate certain advanced capabilities.

MDK enables developers to create unique experiences with Mudra Band and Mudra Application Programming Interface. This powerful toolkit will enable the Client’s development team to seamlessly integrate advanced features into upcoming products, enhancing the user experience with innovative gesture control technology.

Customer, a Fortune 500 company, is known for its cutting-edge technology and high-quality consumer electronics products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and more. With a strong global presence and reputation for innovation, the company is ideally positioned to leverage MDK’s capabilities to develop next-generation user interfaces.

Asher Dahan, CEO of Wearable Devices, commented, “We are thrilled to see our Mudra technology recognized by a prominent player in the consumer electronics market. This special license to evaluate the potential for deep integration is a significant step forward for us, as it demonstrates the growing recognition of our technology’s potential to revolutionize user interactions, particularly in applications such as XR, TVs, 3D displays, and laptops. We look forward to seeing the innovative applications and products that will emerge from this collaboration.”

MDK aims to provide developers with the tools needed to implement advanced gesture control features into their applications. By leveraging the advanced neural input technology of Wearable Devices, developers can create intuitive and responsive user interfaces that improve the overall user experience.

About Wearable Devices Ltd.

Wearable Devices Ltd. is a growth company developing AI-based 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 band that uses proprietary sensors to recognize subtle finger and wrist movements, enabling the user to interact with connected devices “touchless.” The company also sells a B2B product that uses the same technology and features as the Mudra Band and is available to companies for licensing. Wearable Devices is committed to creating groundbreaking, industry-leading technology that leverages AI and proprietary algorithms, software and hardware to set the standard for entry into augmented reality, one of the fastest-growing landscapes in the technology industry. The company’s common stock and subscription rights trade on the Nasdaq under the symbols “WLDS” and “WLDSW,” respectively.

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