Wearable Devices Invited to Present its Gesture Control Technology to Samsung's Senior Management in South Korea

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, is proud to announce its selection to present at the Samsung Global Sourcing Fair 2024 in Suwon, South Korea taking place at the end of May. This prestigious invitation provides a significant platform for Wearable Devices to showcase its innovative technology directly to Samsung's senior management and key global stakeholders.

"The Samsung Global Sourcing Fair is a renowned event that brings together the brightest minds and the most innovative technologies units at Samsung”, said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. "Participating in this event could boost our visibility among technology leaders and open doors to explore potential collaborations and integrate our solutions with this leading global brand."

At the fair, Wearable Devices will introduce its seamless gesture technology that allows users to control digital devices through natural finger movements. This non-intrusive device harnesses proprietary sensor technology to interpret micro-movements and translate them into digital commands, offering a seamless interface for interacting with smartphones, computers, and even VR and AR systems.

"This opportunity to present our Mudra Band to a discerning audience at Samsung's event underscores the practical applications and consumer readiness of our technology," added Mr. Dahan. "It highlights the potential of gesture control technology to transform how we interact with our digital world, making everyday tasks more intuitive and efficient."

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, 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 ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq market under the symbol “WLDS” and “WLDSW”, respectively.

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