As technology has evolved, so too has our ability to collect, analyze and act on data. But it’s not just big businesses hopping on the big data bandwagon. As sensors and connected devices continue getting smaller and more accurate, wearable companies are developing technology to help people like you and me run faster, sleep better and gain deeper insights into our bodies.
We took a look at some of the wearable startups right here in Colorado to learn more about their products and how they’re transforming the modern-day wardrobe with tech.
Keeping the perfect pace during a race or training run can be the difference between a disappointing finish and a new personal record. Stryd’s wearable running technology looks to arm athletes with the in-the-moment information they need to reach their full potential. Syncing with other connected devices like smartphones and watches Stryd tracks metrics like power, cadence, pace and ground time and lets runners know when to back off and when to charge full-steam ahead so they can run a strong race to the very end.
Sana Health is transforming the way we treat chronic pain and insomnia with its non-invasive FlowState technology. What appears to be some sort of futuristic eye mask is actually a bio-therapeutic device that uses light and sound to stimulate neurowaves and put the user in a deep state of relaxation. The device is currently undergoing clinical trials and FDA certification as a treatment for insomnia, chronic pain and PTSD. Sana aims to release its device to the public in 2019.
Prima-Temp’s flagship product Priya isn’t your average wearable — or your average fertility tracker. This internal fertility sensor continuously monitors a woman’s core body temperature, communicating real-time data directly to her smartphone and helping her determine exactly when she’s able to get pregnant. The product is still in development and will initially focus on reproductive health. However, the Boulder-based company plans to apply its technology to other areas of health such as weight loss, sleep disorders and cancer treatment.
With a range of biological and industrial applications, Cipher Skin’s patented “intelligent” textile uses high-powered sensors and a mineable database to collect and analyze performance and health data. It can help an athlete monitor their body movement and respiratory rate, or it can collect biometric data to help people manage and more effectively treat chronic diseases. It can track the movement and strain on bridges, or it can keep industrial workers safe by monitoring things like spine alignment and fatigue.
Revolar first came about when co-founder Jacqueline Ros’ sister was assaulted for the second time — before the age of 17. Ros, along with her co-founder Andrea Perdomo, wanted to create a wearable safety device that could alert friends and family when someone is in trouble and enable people — particularly women — to get help in situations where they need it most. The company’s products range from discreet lockets to small keychains, which allow the user to share their GPS location, send alerts for help and ring their phone to create a diversion from uncomfortable situations.
