Wearable Devices Brings Neural Input to the Center of the Smart-Glasses Ecosystem at CES 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Wearable Devices (Nasdaq: WLDS) will demonstrate neural-input control for smart-glasses and large screens at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing hands-on demos of the Mudra Link neural band at booth 15650. The exhibit includes a Neural-Click latency comparison, a Neural Gesture Lab for on-device gesture creation and training, a Live Neural Intent Visualizer, and smart-screen and smart-glasses control demos including Google Android XR and Galaxy XR compatibility.
The company will host private partner demonstrations and strategic discussions in a meeting room to explore advanced neural-input features for smart-glasses platforms in development.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
WLDS showed a positive move of 10.53% while key peers were mixed: FEBO (-8.33%), AXIL (-4.04%), MSN (-3.03%), RIME (-4.59%) and BOXL (+1.17%; scanner move +5.78%). This points to stock-specific strength rather than a broad consumer-electronics rally.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | AI glasses partnership | Positive | -5.1% | Collaboration with Rokid to bundle Mudra Link with Rokid AI/AR glasses. |
| Dec 22 | Product update | Positive | +6.3% | Introduced customized presets and on-device Mudra Link for smart-glasses. |
| Dec 11 | Clinical grant | Positive | -1.7% | Secured non-dilutive budget for neurorehabilitation pilot using Mudra Link. |
| Nov 28 | Financing / warrants | Positive | +3.8% | Warrant inducement transaction to raise about $5.68M gross proceeds. |
| Nov 24 | AI roadshow | Positive | +5.3% | China technical roadshow highlighting Mudra neural band for AI smart glasses. |
Recent WLDS news has generally been positive, but price reactions are mixed, with three positive and two negative moves on upbeat announcements, indicating inconsistent follow-through on news catalysts.
Over the last few months, Wearable Devices has focused on expanding Mudra-based neural interaction for smart-glasses and related platforms. Partnership work with Rokid targeting a consumer bundle in Q2 2026, product updates to Mudra Link with customized presets and on-device compatibility, and a $750,000 non-dilutive neurorehabilitation grant all underscore both consumer and clinical ambitions. Capital-raising steps, including a warrant inducement for $5.68 million gross proceeds, supported working capital. The CES 2026 demos build directly on these efforts to position Mudra as a core control layer for XR ecosystems.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form F-3 allows resale of up to 3,322,000 Ordinary Shares tied to new warrants. WLDS would receive up to $5.7 million only if these warrants are exercised for cash at $1.71 per share, while resale itself yields no proceeds and could add to dilution from warrant exercises and other outstanding equity-linked securities.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement showcases Mudra Link’s neural interaction capabilities across smart-glasses and large screens at CES 2026, reinforcing WLDS’s focus on AI-enabled, touchless control. Recent history includes partnerships, product updates, a neurorehabilitation pilot grant of $750,000, and capital-raising via warrants. Investors may monitor how these CES demos convert into commercial agreements and adoption, while also considering previously filed Form F-3 resale capacity and other outstanding equity-linked securities that could affect dilution over time.
Key Terms
extended reality technical
application programming interface technical
neural wristband technical
artificial intelligence technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Visitors will experience neural-click speed testing, gesture creation and smart-screen control powered by the Mudra Link
Yokneam Illit, Israel, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearable devices, will demonstrate how neural interaction can become a reliable and intuitive control method across smart-glasses and screens at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marking its seventh CES exhibition, the Company’s presence will include its largest booth to date, featuring multiple hands-on demos for both consumers and eco-system partners.
At the booth, visitors can try the Mudra Link neural band through an interactive experience on a big screen. After a quick onboarding tryout, visitors will enjoy controlling and interacting with several games and applications, where the Mudra Link acts as an alternative to a computer mouse or a trackpad. In addition, visitors can try – for the first time – navigating the new Google Android extended reality (“XR”) operating system in a special demo.
In the Company’s meeting room, select partners will be able to try three core new innovative neural experiences which push the boundaries of neural interaction beyond plain gesture control. These demonstrations will be available at the Wearable Devices booth #15650.
Neural-Click
Attendees can compare their own neural intent timing against traditional click performance. The demo displays the time gap between when the brain initiates a click and when the mechanical click completes. It highlights the latency advantages neural input can offer for responsive interaction.
Neural Gesture Lab
Using Mudra’s sensors and on-device AI algorithms, visitors can create a new gesture, train it in seconds and test how accurately the system recognizes it. This demonstration shows how neural intent is captured at the wrist as the user activates specific finger movements.
Live Neural Intent Visualizer
Like an Application Programming Interface to the brain, this demo shows how a Mudra neural wristband senses neural signals as they travel through the wrist and maps how each finger is being activated. A real-time visual display updates live as the user moves. Each action—pinch, flick, or curl—produces a distinct activity pattern, illustrating how neural intent is detected before the motion even happens.
Smart-Screen and Smart-Glasses Control
Mudra Link will be shown controlling large displays, smart TVs and compatible smart-glasses, including the Galaxy XR device. These demos highlight everyday scenarios where hands-free interaction can improve comfort, accessibility and mobility.
Wearable Devices will also host private demonstrations and strategic partner discussions in its meeting room, including advanced neural-input capabilities for smart-glasses platforms currently in development.
"CES 2026 marks the moment where we stop adapting to devices and start making devices adapt to us,” said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. “Mudra captures your intent before the physical action even completes, turning your hand into a remote control for the entire smart-glasses ecosystem. We are showing the next evolution of human-computer interaction, and the goal is simple: gestures that feel like second nature."
Wearable Devices’ Mudra Link was named a CES 2025 Innovation Award honoree in the XR Technologies and Accessories category, and Mudra Band was awarded the CES 2021 “Best of CES Innovation Award” in the Best Wearable Category.
Visit Wearable Devices at CES – LVCC, Central Hall, Booth 15650.
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.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or other comparable terms. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when the benefits and expected results of our technology and products. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the trading of our ordinary shares or warrants and the development of a liquid trading market; our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on March 20, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Investor Relations Contact:
Michal Efraty
IR@wearabledevices.co.il
Media Contact:
Steve Schuster
Rainier Communications
steve@rainierco.com
+1-508-868-5892
www.wearabledevices.co.il
FAQ
What is Wearable Devices (WLDS) showing at CES 2026?
When and where can investors try the Mudra Link demo for WLDS at CES 2026?
How does the Mudra Link Neural-Click demo aim to show latency benefits for WLDS technology?
Will WLDS demonstrate compatibility with XR operating systems and devices at CES 2026?
What partner activities is Wearable Devices (WLDS) planning around CES 2026?
Has Mudra Link received previous industry recognition relevant to WLDS investors?
