Wearable Devices to Showcase Neural Sensing Technology for Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS), a pioneer in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, has announced that it will showcase its neural sensing layer for Physical AI and humanoid robotics at the Physical AI 2026 conference in Tel Aviv. The event, scheduled for September 8, is held in collaboration with the Israel National AI Directorate, and Wearable Devices is participating as a sponsor.

The company's technology is designed to complement vision-based training data with synchronized signals associated with human movement, muscle activation, and intent. By leveraging a multi-channel sEMG array, Wearable Devices captures motor unit action potentials before movement becomes visible. These signals are then combined with IMU and PPG data to generate hand-pose tracking, applied force, moment-of-touch, and intent labels for Physical AI applications. This approach addresses a critical gap in current AI training, which relies heavily on visual data and often lacks the nuanced physiological cues that precede and accompany human actions.

The implications of this technology are significant for the field of humanoid robotics and Physical AI. By providing robots with richer, more detailed training data that includes muscle activation patterns and intent signals, robots can learn to perform tasks with greater precision and adaptability. This could accelerate the development of robots that can work alongside humans in dynamic environments, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. Furthermore, the integration of neural sensing into robotics aligns with the broader trend of creating AI systems that understand and respond to human behavior more naturally.

Wearable Devices' participation in Physical AI 2026 underscores its commitment to advancing human-computer interaction. The company's existing consumer products, the Mudra Band and Mudra Link, have already demonstrated the potential of neural input technology in wrist-worn devices. These products enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems, and the company operates through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing.

The ai6 Labs ecosystem, recently launched by Wearable Devices, aims to accelerate the integration of research, products, and AI breakthroughs. This ecosystem is expected to play a key role in bringing the neural sensing technology to market for robotics applications. As the demand for more sophisticated AI systems grows, the ability to provide robots with human-like sensory input could become a competitive advantage for companies that invest in this area.

The event in Tel Aviv will bring together leading experts in AI and robotics, offering Wearable Devices a platform to demonstrate its technology to potential partners and clients. The company's focus on Physical AI is timely, given the rapid advancements in humanoid robotics and the increasing interest in creating AI that can physically interact with the world. By providing the neural sensing layer, Wearable Devices aims to be at the forefront of this evolution.

For more details on the announcement, the full press release is available at this link. Information about Wearable Devices and its latest updates can be found in the company's newsroom at Wearable Devices Newsroom.