Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS), a company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, has announced its participation in the upcoming Physical AI 2026 event in Tel Aviv, where it will present its neural sensing technology designed for Physical AI and humanoid robotics applications. The event, scheduled for September 8, is being held in collaboration with the Israel National AI Directorate, and Wearable Devices will serve as a sponsor.
The company’s technology addresses a critical gap in the development of Physical AI systems. While many current systems rely heavily on vision-based training data, Wearable Devices’ multi-channel surface electromyography (sEMG) array captures motor unit action potentials before movement becomes visible. These signals are combined with inertial measurement unit (IMU) and photoplethysmography (PPG) data to generate comprehensive labels for hand-pose tracking, applied force, moment-of-touch, and intent. This integration aims to provide a richer dataset that could improve the training and functionality of humanoid robots and other Physical AI systems.
According to the company, this neural sensing layer offers a way to synchronize data related to human movement, muscle activation, and intent, which is essential for creating more responsive and intuitive robots. By capturing signals that precede visible action, the technology could enable machines to anticipate human actions and react more naturally, a significant step toward seamless human-robot interaction.
Wearable Devices is known for its consumer products, including the Mudra Band and Mudra Link, which are wrist-worn devices that allow touch-free control of digital devices through gestures. These products utilize proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms to interpret neural signals, enabling users to interact with various operating systems without physical contact. The company operates through a direct-to-consumer model as well as enterprise licensing and collaborations, targeting markets such as gaming, productivity, and extended reality (XR).
The newly launched ai6 Labs ecosystem is part of Wearable Devices’ strategy to integrate research, products, and AI breakthroughs, further advancing its neural input technology. The company’s participation in Physical AI 2026 underscores its commitment to expanding beyond consumer wearables into the realm of robotics and artificial intelligence.
This showcase comes at a time when the field of Physical AI is rapidly evolving, with increasing investments and research focused on creating robots that can operate alongside humans in dynamic environments. By providing a neural sensing layer that complements visual data, Wearable Devices aims to contribute to the development of more sophisticated AI systems that understand and respond to human intent.
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