Wearable Devices Strengthens its Presence in the Defense Sector with New Sale to a Global Defense Company
August 20, 2024 | GlobeNewswireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, previously announced that a global defense company has purchased its state-of-the-art Mudra Development Kit (“MDK”) to evaluate certain deep-level capabilities. This purchase, announced on July 24, 2024, marks additional opportunities for Wearable Devices in the defense market, following its previous agreement with another defense sector leader.
The MDK enables developers to integrate advanced gesture control functionalities into their systems, utilizing Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology. This powerful toolset will support the defense company's efforts to enhance user experience and operational efficiency through intuitive, touchless interaction.
Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices, commented: "We are excited to deepen our engagement in the defense sector. The MDK offers unparalleled capabilities that align perfectly with the high standards and innovative requirements of the defense industry. The interest coming from this specific sector signifies the growing recognition of our technology's potential to revolutionize user interfaces in critical applications."
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