Israeli extended reality (XR) solutions firm Wearable Devices is developing touchless control systems that let troops run mission-critical gear with natural, gesture-based commands — no hands required.
Using in-house sensors, the system picks up nerve and muscle signals and, via AI-driven neural interface tech, turns them into immediate commands.
This means soldiers can operate radios and other battlefield equipment without looking away from the fight, opening the door to faster, more efficient ways to work with tactical hardware.
“We believe this project represents a promising step in redefining tactical interfaces for modern warfare, with the potential to empower soldiers with greater control and flexibility,” said Asher Dahan, CEO of Wearable Devices.
“Neural technology has the potential to influence how militaries worldwide approach human-device interaction, supporting future innovation and operational effectiveness.”
The development reflects the company’s move to adapt its neural interface expertise for defense applications, building on its consumer-focused Mudra Band for Apple Watch, a wristband that reads subtle finger and wrist movements to control devices.
Wearable Devices also offers the Mudra Inspire, an enterprise version of the same tech, available to companies through licensing.
Securing US Patent
The new defense project comes on the heels of a recent win at the US Patent and Trademark Office for the firm’s “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.”
Like the Mudra Band, the wrist-worn system can command devices with a flick of the hand, but it also adds more specialized tricks, such as estimating weight, measuring torque, and gauging applied force.
The patent also covers voice commands, XR interaction, and brain-computer interface features.
Outside the military, the tech could enhance efficiency in industrial, manufacturing, and logistics settings to improve accessibility for people with severe disabilities.
“Securing this patent marks a significant step in safeguarding and advancing our core technologies,” Wearable Devices Co-founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer Guy Wagner stated.
“We’re eager to fold these capabilities into our products and show their value in practical scenarios.”
