Company Description
SOBR Safe, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOBR) develops alcohol monitoring and detection technology that is designed to be non-invasive, touch-based and data-driven. According to the company, its advanced transdermal systems detect and report in real time the presence of alcohol as emitted through a user’s skin, eliminating the need for breath, blood or urine samples. SOBRsafe pairs this sensing capability with a backend data platform that supports screening and monitoring use cases in behavioral health, family law and consumer markets, as well as licensing and integration opportunities.
The company describes its approach as enabling trust and supporting recovery "with a human touch" by emphasizing passive and dignified monitoring. Its technology is built around transdermal alcohol detection and identity verification, supported by cloud-based software, data collection hardware devices and data reporting and analysis services. SOBRsafe has developed a patent-pending software platform for non-invasive alcohol detection and identity verification and has pursued intellectual property protection for its devices and system architecture.
Alcohol detection technology and products
SOBRsafe highlights two primary device platforms in its public disclosures: SOBRsure™ GEN 2 and SOBRcheck™. SOBRsure GEN 2 is described as a device used to monitor alcohol consumption in behavioral health and wellness contexts and in non-punitive alcohol consumption management. Independent third-party testing by KEA Technologies assessed SOBRsure GEN 2 across calibration linearity, environmental impacts, sensitivity and drift, and trace alcohol differentiation, and validated its core sensing capabilities and performance across its expected environmental operating range.
The company reports that SOBRsure GEN 2 demonstrated rapid ethanol response times of 30 seconds or less from initial exposure in controlled testing, including low-level detection scenarios, and the ability to differentiate trace alcohol concentrations under test conditions. SOBRsafe also notes that SOBRsure-related hardware and software revenues represent a substantial portion of its reported revenue, and that annual recurring revenue from software subscription sales has grown as a share of total revenue.
SOBRcheck is another device platform referenced in SOBRsafe’s communications. The company has obtained a European Patent from the European Patent Office for SOBRcheck, covering a noninvasive transdermal alcohol screening system. The patent describes a system architecture that combines a transdermal alcohol sensor with a biometric identification scanner in a single device, with skin contact verification features and environmental compensators intended to support accurate readings in real-world conditions. The patent also covers the ability to store, analyze and wirelessly transmit data for real-time or retrospective monitoring.
Software, data platform and revenue model
According to SOBRsafe’s description of its business, its technologies are integrated within a data platform that produces statistical and measurable user and business data. The company states that it generates revenue through combinations of software products and services, including the sale of cloud-based software solutions, detection and data collection hardware devices, and cloud-based data reporting and analysis services. Software subscriptions associated with its devices contribute recurring revenue.
SOBRsafe has reported enhancements to its patent-pending software technology stack, including updates to its mobile application for streamlined administration, notification protocols, Bluetooth connectivity and user interface changes. It has also described the launch and evolution of a business-to-business e-commerce platform intended to support ordering, customer segmentation, tracking of key metrics and billing for SOBRsure solutions.
Target markets and use cases
In its public statements, SOBRsafe identifies several core markets for its alcohol detection and monitoring solutions. These include behavioral health settings, where organizations may seek discreet and reliable alcohol monitoring tools; family law contexts, where domestic monitoring requirements create demand for alcohol detection solutions; and consumer markets, where individuals and families may use monitoring as part of recovery or accountability efforts. The company also references applications in workplace safety, judicial compliance and wellness, and notes that its technology can be licensed or integrated into other systems.
SOBRsafe has reported marketing and sales efforts aimed at behavioral health providers, family law professionals and other oversight organizations. It has described campaigns tied to national awareness events, attendance at behavioral health and recovery conferences, and initiatives to broaden its reach across multiple U.S. states and other countries. The company has also mentioned pilot programs and early-stage testing in international markets, alongside efforts to expand its intellectual property portfolio.
Corporate profile and capital markets
SOBR Safe, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and lists its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SOBR. The company has used private placements and warrant exercises to raise capital, stating that proceeds are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes. It has also implemented reverse stock splits of its common stock and has described maintaining a cash position without long-term debt at certain reporting dates.
The company communicates with stockholders through annual meetings, proxy statements and periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings provide details on its financial condition, operating results, equity structure, executive employment agreements and governance matters such as board structure and equity incentive plans. SOBRsafe has noted that its prospects are subject to uncertainties and risks, and directs readers to its SEC filings for a more detailed discussion of risk factors and other considerations.
Business development and validation activities
SOBRsafe has emphasized third-party validation of its technology as an important element of its strategy. The company reports completing multiple independent product validation tests for its hardware platform and embedded sensors, including a 12‑month sensor validation and additional testing in subsequent periods. It has also referenced support for third-party artificial intelligence blood alcohol concentration equivalency testing using its SOBRsure device.
On the commercial side, SOBRsafe has described efforts to refine its marketing strategy, including targeted campaigns, influencer partnerships and expanded digital engagement. It has reported increased website traffic and changes in sales cycles and conversion rates associated with these initiatives. The company has also noted the addition of sales and marketing personnel and the appointment of a vice president of sales to support go-to-market execution.
Position within alcohol monitoring and detection
According to its public communications, SOBRsafe positions itself as a provider of next-generation alcohol monitoring and detection technology that focuses on non-invasive, touch-based detection and real-time data reporting. By combining transdermal sensing, biometric identification and cloud-based analytics, the company aims to support preventative safety and accountability in workplaces, behavioral health programs, family law contexts and consumer applications. Its intellectual property strategy, software platform and recurring revenue from subscriptions form key elements of its business model as disclosed in its filings and press releases.