Wearable Devices Collaborates with Leading Japanese E-Commerce Platform to Expand Mudra Wearable Devices in Tech-Savvy Market
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS) has announced a strategic collaboration with Media Exceed, a leading Japanese e-commerce company, to distribute its Mudra Band and Mudra Link products in Japan. The non-exclusive reseller agreement will utilize both drop shipping and wholesale models to bring the company's neural interface technology to Japanese consumers.
The Mudra products use proprietary Surface Nerve Conductance sensors to detect neural signals from finger movements, enabling touchless control of digital devices across Apple, Android, and Windows platforms. The Mudra Link recently received a CES® 2025 Innovation Award in the XR Technologies and Accessories category.
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS) ha annunciato una collaborazione strategica con Media Exceed, una principale società giapponese di e-commerce, per la distribuzione in Giappone dei suoi prodotti Mudra Band e Mudra Link. L'accordo di rivendita non esclusivo prevedrà sia il modello dropshipping sia quello all'ingrosso per portare la tecnologia di interfaccia neurale dell'azienda ai consumatori giapponesi.
I prodotti Mudra utilizzano sensori proprietari Surface Nerve Conductance per rilevare i segnali neurali derivanti dai movimenti delle dita, permettendo il controllo touchless di dispositivi digitali su piattaforme Apple, Android e Windows. Il Mudra Link ha recentemente ricevuto un CES® 2025 Innovation Award nella categoria XR Technologies and Accessories.
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS) ha anunciado una colaboración estratégica con Media Exceed, una destacada empresa japonesa de comercio electrónico, para distribuir en Japón sus productos Mudra Band y Mudra Link. El acuerdo de reventa no exclusivo empleará tanto modelos de dropshipping como de venta al por mayor para llevar la tecnología de interfaz neural de la compañía a los consumidores japoneses.
Los productos Mudra utilizan sensores propietarios Surface Nerve Conductance para detectar señales neurales originadas por el movimiento de los dedos, permitiendo el control sin contacto de dispositivos digitales en plataformas Apple, Android y Windows. Mudra Link recibió recientemente un CES® 2025 Innovation Award en la categoría XR Technologies and Accessories.
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS)는 일본의 주요 전자상거래 기업인 Media Exceed와 전략적 협업을 발표하고 자사 제품 Mudra Band와 Mudra Link를 일본에서 유통하기로 했습니다. 비독점 리셀러 계약은 드롭쉬핑과 도매 모델을 모두 활용해 회사의 뉴럴 인터페이스 기술을 일본 소비자에게 제공할 예정입니다.
Mudra 제품은 손가락 움직임에서 발생하는 신경 신호를 감지하는 독점 Surface Nerve Conductance 센서를 사용해 Apple, Android, Windows 플랫폼에서 비접촉 방식으로 디지털 기기를 제어할 수 있습니다. Mudra Link는 최근 XR Technologies and Accessories 부문에서 CES® 2025 Innovation Award를 수상했습니다.
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS) a annoncé une collaboration stratégique avec Media Exceed, une importante société japonaise de commerce en ligne, pour distribuer au Japon ses produits Mudra Band et Mudra Link. L'accord de revendeur non exclusif utilisera à la fois des modèles de dropshipping et de vente en gros pour proposer la technologie d'interface neurale de l'entreprise aux consommateurs japonais.
Les produits Mudra utilisent des capteurs propriétaires Surface Nerve Conductance pour détecter les signaux neuraux issus des mouvements des doigts, permettant un contrôle sans contact des appareils numériques sur les plateformes Apple, Android et Windows. Le Mudra Link a récemment reçu un CES® 2025 Innovation Award dans la catégorie XR Technologies and Accessories.
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS) hat eine strategische Zusammenarbeit mit Media Exceed, einem führenden japanischen E‑Commerce-Unternehmen, bekannt gegeben, um seine Produkte Mudra Band und Mudra Link in Japan zu vertreiben. Der nicht-exklusive Wiederverkäufervertrag nutzt sowohl Dropshipping- als auch Großhandelsmodelle, um die neuronale Schnittstellentechnologie des Unternehmens japanischen Verbrauchern zugänglich zu machen.
Die Mudra-Produkte verwenden proprietäre Surface Nerve Conductance-Sensoren, die neuronale Signale aus Fingerbewegungen erfassen und so eine berührungsfreie Steuerung digitaler Geräte auf Apple-, Android- und Windows-Plattformen ermöglichen. Der Mudra Link erhielt kürzlich einen CES® 2025 Innovation Award in der Kategorie XR Technologies and Accessories.
- Entry into the Japanese market through partnership with established e-commerce platform
- Expansion of distribution channels through both drop shipping and wholesale models
- Recent CES® 2025 Innovation Award recognition for Mudra Link product
- Cross-platform compatibility across Apple, Android, and Windows devices
- Non-exclusive reseller agreement may limit market control
- No financial terms or revenue projections disclosed
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WLDS expands to Japan via Media Exceed partnership, gaining access to tech-savvy market with non-exclusive distribution deal.
Wearable Devices has secured a strategic distribution agreement with Media Exceed to bring its neural interface products to the Japanese market. This non-exclusive reseller arrangement covers both the Mudra Band (for Apple Watch) and Mudra Link (for Android/Windows devices), implementing flexible distribution through both drop shipping and wholesale channels.
The partnership represents a calculated expansion into one of the world's most technologically advanced consumer bases. Japan is known for its early adoption of innovative technologies, making it a valuable testing ground for the company's neural interface products that enable touchless device control through subtle finger movements.
From a distribution perspective, the non-exclusive nature of this agreement suggests Wearable Devices is maintaining flexibility for potential additional partnerships in the region. The dual-model approach (drop shipping and wholesale) indicates a pragmatic strategy that balances inventory risk while ensuring localized customer support - critical for technology adoption in new markets.
While the press release doesn't provide specific financial projections or revenue targets, this move aligns with Wearable Devices' stated goal of accelerating global growth. The recent CES® 2025 Innovation Award for the Mudra Link adds credibility to the company's product offerings as they enter this competitive market. The agreement represents incremental progress in commercializing the company's proprietary Surface Nerve Conductance sensor technology, though market adoption rates and revenue impact remain to be proven.
Mudra wearable devices use neural sensors to enable touchless control of digital devices across Apple, Android and Windows platforms.
Yokneam Illit, Israel, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, recently announced a collaboration with Media Exceed Co., Ltd. (“Media Exceed”), a leading e-commerce company in Japan. Under this agreement, Media Exceed will serve as a non-exclusive reseller of the award-winning Mudra Band and Mudra Link, bringing Wearable Devices’ innovative neural technology to Japan, one of the world’s most tech-savvy consumer bases.
This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of Wearable Devices’ neural interface products in Japan, leveraging Media Exceed’s robust e-commerce platform and market expertise. The collaboration supports both drop shipping and wholesale models, ensuring streamlined order fulfillment and localized customer support for Japanese buyers. See the Mudra Band and Mudra Link in action at https://belties.shop/pages/mudra-band.
“This collaboration is a major step in our mission to revolutionize how people interact with technology,” said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. “Japan’s appetite for innovation makes it the perfect market to showcase our Mudra products, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with Media Exceed to accelerate our global growth.”
Shinya Kasuga, Chief Executive Officer of Media Exceed, said: “We are eager to start working with Wearable Devices and bring the innovative Mudra products to the Japanese market. Their neural interface technology aligns perfectly with our vision to introduce cutting-edge solutions that enhance the way people interact with digital devices.”
The Mudra Band, designed for Apple Watch users, and the Mudra Link, compatible with Android and Windows devices, utilize proprietary Surface Nerve Conductance sensors to detect neural signals from subtle finger movements. These signals are translated into intuitive commands, enabling touchless control of digital devices. The Mudra Link was recently showcased at CES® 2025, where it received an Innovation Award in the XR Technologies and Accessories category.
Media Exceed will offer these products through its online platforms, providing Japanese consumers with direct access to Wearable Devices’ innovative technology. The collaboration is expected to enhance user experience and satisfaction by combining advanced wearable technology with Media Exceed’s customer-centric approach.
About Wearable Devices
Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) is a growth company pioneering human-computer interaction through its AI-powered neural input touchless technology. Leveraging proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms, the Company’s consumer products - the Mudra Band and Mudra Link - are defining the neural input category both for wrist-worn devices and for brain-computer interfaces. These products enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems.
Operating through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing and collaborations, Wearable Devices empowers consumers with stylish, functional wearables for enhanced experiences in gaming, productivity, and extended reality (XR). In the business sector, the Company provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from augmented reality/virtual reality/XR to smart environments.
By setting the standard for neural input in the XR ecosystem, Wearable Devices is shaping the future of seamless, natural user experiences across some of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets. Wearable Devices’ ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “WLDS” and “WLDSW,” respectively.
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