Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS), a growth company pioneering human-computer interaction through AI-powered neural input technology, has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Cord Technologies Inc. (“Encord”) to combine its wrist-based neural sensing technology with Encord’s Physical AI data infrastructure and visual data capabilities. The collaboration, led by Wearable Devices’ Physical AI business unit Kavana, aims to develop multimodal training datasets that integrate neuromuscular signals associated with hand and finger movements with visual information, according to the full press release.
Wearable Devices’ Mudra Pro and Mudra Ultimate devices capture surface electromyography (sEMG) signals, which could complement camera-based data in situations where hands, fingers or objects are partially obscured. This combination of neural and visual data is expected to enhance the quality and reliability of training datasets for physical AI systems, particularly in scenarios where visual data alone may be insufficient.
The agreement establishes a commercial framework for Encord to purchase Wearable Devices’ wrist-worn devices and use collected data to develop datasets for third-party Physical AI and robotics developers, subject to licensing and commercialization terms. Wearable Devices would receive revenue from device sales and usage-based compensation for qualifying data collection activities. The companies are already collaborating on data collection, testing and integration, with plans to explore applications in humanoid robotics and advanced robotic manipulation.
This collaboration matters because physical AI—artificial intelligence systems that interact with the physical world—requires vast amounts of high-quality training data. Traditional camera-based systems can struggle when hands or objects are occluded, but sEMG signals can provide continuous data even in such conditions. By integrating these modalities, the partnership could accelerate the development of more capable and reliable robotic systems, with potential applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and everyday service robots. The collaboration also positions Wearable Devices to monetize its neural sensing technology beyond consumer wearables, tapping into the growing demand for physical AI training data.
Wearable Devices is known for its Mudra Band and Mudra Link consumer products, which enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems. The company operates through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing and collaborations, empowering consumers with stylish, functional wearables for enhanced experiences in gaming, productivity, and XR. In the business sector, Wearable Devices provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from augmented reality/virtual reality/XR to smart environments. The newly launched ai6 Labs ecosystem accelerates this vision by integrating research, products, and AI breakthroughs.
For investors, the collaboration represents a potential new revenue stream and validates the company’s technology in the rapidly evolving physical AI market. However, future commercial activity will depend on customer demand and implementation of the collaboration. The latest news and updates relating to WLDS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WLDS.
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