Wearable Devices Achieves Major Milestone; Completes First Manufacturing Batch of the Mudra Band for Apple Watch


- Expects to begin delivery in upcoming weeks -

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, is thrilled to announce that it has completed the first commercial manufacturing batch of the Mudra Band for Apple Watch, the Company’s flagship product. This initial commercial manufacturing phase was specifically geared toward fulfilling pre-order demand, and the Company expects to begin delivery in the upcoming weeks.

Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices, expressed his gratitude and excitement, commenting, “I’m pleased to announce that we have officially completed the first commercial manufacturing batch of our innovative B2C product, the Mudra Band for Apple Watch. The Mudra Band is compatible with various Apple Watch models. We are delighted to have reached this milestone, and it is with great enthusiasm that we prepare to ship the first batch to our dedicated customers, whose trust in our vision and technology has been a driving force for us as we continue to grow our business."

The Mudra Band, which was initially launched to facilitate touchless operation of the Apple Watch via neural signals, has seen remarkable enhancements. Its Air-Touch feature now enables users to navigate through Apple's extensive ecosystem, from iPhones to smart glasses, using subtle finger movements and spatial gestures, revolutionizing the user interface experience.

Customers who have pre-ordered can expect a shipping notification soon. For those interested in ordering or learning more about the Mudra Band, please visit the official website at www.mudra-band.com.

About Wearable Devices Ltd.

Wearable Devices Ltd. is a growth company developing AI-based neural 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 wristband that utilizes proprietary sensors to identify subtle finger and wrist movements allowing the user to “touchlessly” interact with connected devices. The Company also markets a B2B product, the Mudra Inspire, which utilizes the same technology and functions as the Mudra Band and is available to businesses on a licensing basis. Wearable Devices Is committed to creating disruptive, industry leading technology that leverages AI and proprietary algorithms, software, and hardware to set the input standard for the Extended Reality, one of the most rapidly expanding landscapes in the tech industry. The Company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq market under the symbol “WLDS”.  

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