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NEW YORK , Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The market for AI-enabled wearable devices is on the cusp of a technological revolution, set to skyrocket from $21.2 billion in 2022 to about $166.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 29.8% between 2023 and 2030. Experts predict the wearable artificial intelligence (AI) space will eclipse $260 billion by 2032, encompassing smartwatches, augmented reality (AR) glasses, fitness trackers, gesture-driven devices and more form factors, such as neural‑input bands and smart rings. Consumers can now expect an expanding array of AI-powered form factors — from wristbands and smart eyewear to gesture-enabled interfaces — extending applications from health monitoring to hands-free device control. Amid this rapid evolution, Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) (Profile) is working to solidify its position as a leader in the AI wearable space. The company is advancing its Mudra Link neural interface wristband and Large Motor Unit Action Potential Model (LMM) platform, offering gesture-based and bio-signal AI interaction for health and cognitive monitoring. As it scales these innovations, Wearable Devices joins other major companies — including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Vuzix Corp. (NASDAQ: VUZI) — in shaping the future of wearable AI devices.

• AI-driven wearables are reshaping human-computer interfaces and fueling rapid market expansion.
• Wearable Devices is solidifying its position as a standout innovator in AI-enabled wearables through a recent wave of strategic developments.
• WLDS has proprietary neural input technology that decodes signals from the wrist to enable intuitive, hands-free control over a growing ecosystem of connected devices. 
• The company is ramping up its direct-to-consumer strategy by expanding distribution into Japan, a pivotal market for early adoption of gesture-control technologies

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Innovation Signals Wearables Surge

The wearable device landscape is accelerating beyond smartwatches and fitness bands into the realm of near-invisible, AI-powered interfaces, all driven by innovations such as Meta's new surface electromyography (sEMG) wristband. According to a recent "Nature" publication, Meta's Reality Labs has developed an sEMG wristband capable of reading neural muscle signals and translating them into gestures such as air-typing, swipes and cursor control, all without physical movement.

The technology achieves high-performance interaction — users can type at more than 20 words per minute and control virtual interfaces while holding a cup of coffee — with low power consumption and generalizability across users without per-person calibration. Meta's wristband prototype, code-named Ceres and paired with its Orion AR glasses, is scheduled for broader product integration potentially later this year.

"A wristband accessory capable of processing muscle movement at such a granular level would greatly enhance VR/XR applications," said ZDNET'sKerry Wan, who has tested many XR/VR headsets and finds that the type of wristband Meta is working on would move the space forward significantly. "These [applications] include more commercial use cases like gaming and interacting with virtual characters online, but they also expand to professional work like graphics design and content creation."

These developments underscore how AI-driven wearables are reshaping human-computer interfaces and fueling rapid market expansion. The market is projected to soar from tens of billions today to more than $200 billion within the next 5–7 years, fueled in part by novel form factors such as AR glasses with gesture control, flexible smart rings and neural wristbands. Major players continue unveiling new AR products equipped with embedded sensors, gesture recognition and machine-learning models to support seamless, contextual computing. As these devices proliferate, consumers and enterprises alike are embracing hands-free, intuitive interactions for productivity, communication and wellness.

Beyond convenience and innovation, the industry is witnessing a pivot toward predictive health monitoring and cognitive data integration. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated a national "Make America Healthy Again" campaign advocating wearable use for tracking real-time health metrics such as heart rate, glucose, sleep and activity. His goal is universal wearable adoption within four years to empower individuals to manage their well-being and prevent chronic conditions before they escalate.

This alignment between technological innovation and institutional momentum positions the wearable AI market for rapid growth. Manufacturers are racing to develop devices that not only interface with AR/VR systems and personal assistants but also provide predictive insights to support preventive healthcare and brain wellness. As forward thinkers in the sector push forward with an array of devices featuring innovative tech, the broader ecosystem is accelerating toward a future where wearables do more than simply report — they anticipate, interact and improve lives.

A Standout Innovator in Booming Sector

One of those forward-thinking companies is Wearable Devices Ltd. The company is solidifying its position as a standout innovator in AI-enabled wearables through a recent wave of strategic developments, including newly issued U.S. patents, enhancements to its health monitoring platform and setting the input standard for extended reality.

In May and June 2025, the company announced the allowance of several patents by the the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The continuation patents covered a gesture and voice‑controlled interface device, enabling precise, continuous gesture detection, such as pinch-to-zoom and air volume adjustment, without wake words or buttons, and extended into integrated voice control (gestural + voice) across AR headsets, smart devices and neural interfaces. These patents bolster Wearable Devices' competitive stance in next‑generation, human-machine interaction.

On the consumer and developer side, Mudra Link continues to evolve. Released broadly in early 2025 and recognized with a CES Innovation Award, the device now supports gesture-based media control through customizable natural motions, such as taps, pinches and flicks, on Mac and Windows systems, thanks to an upgraded firmware and onboarding flow. Its Gesture Mapper feature, unveiled earlier this year, allows users to personalize gestures and map them to commands such as playback controls or window navigation, enabling seamless hands-free control across platforms and AR ecosystems.

These recent advancements come amid a broader wave in wearable innovation. An array of companies is introducing sensory and sEMG-based products that use electromyography and neural inputs for gesture control and immersive augmented reality functionality. Wearable Devices' LMM health platform and Mudra Link gesture technology align with these trends, delivering both intuitive control and predictive wellness in a compact wristband form. As AR interfaces and cognitive-monitoring wearables come together, Wearable Devices is demonstrating leadership at the convergence of gesture control and extended reality.

Transforming Touch with Neural Tech

Wearable Devices is redefining its brand narrative to align more closely with the rapidly evolving AI-powered wearable tech landscape. The company's updated messaging centers on its mission to "transform human-computer interaction" by enabling users to control digital devices using subtle neural signals, without touch or buttons.

At the heart of this transformation is its proprietary neural input technology, which decodes signals from the wrist to enable intuitive, hands-free control over a growing ecosystem of connected devices. This messaging reflects the company's ambition to be not just a hardware manufacturer but a category-defining innovator in ambient computing and gesture-based interaction.

As part of its go-to-market strategy, Wearable Devices has laid out a phased commercial rollout designed to establish its Mudra platform as a foundational interface across consumer, enterprise and industrial segments. The company began with consumer adoption via the Mudra Band for Apple Watch, gaining early traction among tech-savvy users and developers.

Now, with its advanced Mudra Link neural wristband and a recently announced gesture personalization tool called Gesture Mapper, the company is accelerating its push into the AR/VR, smart glasses and gaming sectors, where intuitive, nonintrusive control is in high demand. By enabling gesture-based interaction across both legacy and emerging platforms, WLDS aims to establish itself as a core enabler of the next-generation user interface.

Looking ahead, Wearable Devices plans to expand into health tech and predictive wellness by leveraging its neural input technology to support continuous health and cognitive monitoring applications. The company sees future growth in enterprise use cases, such as hands-free control in surgical, logistics and industrial settings, as well as in long-term human performance monitoring. The company's roadmap reflects a clear strategic evolution: from proof-of-concept consumer wearables to high-impact applications in digital health, smart environments and augmented reality, solidifying WLDS as a leader in the new era of seamless human-machine interaction.

New Markets for Touchless Wearables

In addition, Wearable Devices is ramping up its direct-to-consumer strategy by expanding distribution into Japan, a pivotal market for early adoption of gesture-control technologies. Its recent partnership with Media Exceed, a major Japanese e-commerce platform, establishes the company's Mudra Band and Mudra Link devices in one of the world's most tech-forward consumer hubs.

Operating under a nonexclusive reseller agreement, the collaboration supports both drop shipping and wholesale, providing Japanese users direct access and localized service for the neural input wristbands powered by Surface Nerve Conductance sensors. This expansion builds on Wearable Devices' phased market approach, which began with consumer adoption of Mudra Band for Apple Watch users and the broader rollout of Mudra Link for Android and Windows platforms.

Japan's early embrace of digital innovation and strong e-commerce infrastructure make it an ideal market entrance point for WLDS's B2C products. The specialized partnership with Media Exceed ensures streamlined delivery and customer support tailored to local expectations while minimizing inventory risk through flexible shipping and wholesale models. By reaching Japanese consumers first, Wearable Devices is positioning Mudra as a household name in gesture-based interfaces before expanding into other high-tech consumer markets.

As device control becomes increasingly context aware, the company is laying the groundwork to serve sectors such as gaming, AR hardware, smart environments and predictive wellness. This calculated expansion across markets and geographies underscores WLDS's commitment to becoming a leading name in neural interface wearables.

AI Wearables Reshape Human-Tech Interaction

The race to define the future of human-computer interaction is accelerating as top tech companies push the boundaries of AI-powered wearable technology. These companies are making strategic moves that reflect the growing importance of intelligent, intuitive and connected devices and that shape a market that blends artificial intelligence with seamless, hands-free user experiences. 

Meta Platforms Inc.  has unveiled new research from its Reality Labs on a groundbreaking surface electromyography (sEMG) wristband. The wristwatch is designed to detect neural signals with high precision, enabling intuitive and nearly invisible human-computer interaction. This sEMG technology is intended to pair with Meta's future Orion AR glasses, offering seamless control through subtle muscle activity, and marks a major leap forward in developing AI-powered wearables that understand human intent.

Apple Inc.  has announced new Apple Intelligence features that elevate the user experience across its iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro devices. Apple Intelligence unlocks new ways for users to communicate with features such as Live Translation; do more with what's on screens with updates to visual intelligence; and "express themselves" with enhancements to Image Playground and Genmoji. Additionally, Shortcuts can now tap into Apple Intelligence directly.

Amazon.com Inc. is acquiring the wearables startup Bee AI in the latest example of the tech company's doubling down on generative artificial intelligence. Bee makes a $49.99 wristband that comes with AI and microphones that can listen to and analyze conversations to provide summaries, to-do lists and reminders for everyday tasks. "When we started Bee, we imagined a world where AI is truly personal, where your life is understood and enhanced by technology that learns with you," said Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo. "What began as a dream with an incredible team and community now finds a new home at Amazon."

Vuzix Corp.  is collaborating with Sphere Technology Holdings to make Sphere's platform available on Vuzix M400 and M4000 AR smart glasses. This collaboration brings Sphere's advanced combination of Mixed Reality (MR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digitally connected frontline workers, enabling hands-free workflows, real-time decision-making, and immersive, context-rich experiences. Vuzix is a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.

Together, these innovations illustrate how the wearables sector is evolving into a sophisticated ecosystem where devices not only augment daily life but anticipate user needs through advanced AI. The message these companies are sending is clear: The future of AI wearables is not only imminent but is already unfolding.

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