Entrepreneurs Fuel the Evolution
The evolution of human senses will be fueled by entrepreneurs, which is why we highlight the top startups working to bring the Internet of Senses to your home, vehicle, boardroom, and laboratory. Whether you are a startup founder looking to raise a new seed round or showcase your latest product, a savvy tech VC looking for your next investment, or an early adopter or influencer looking to stay informed on the latest tech trends, our list of featured startups is the perfect place to connect with the Internet of Senses ecosystem and forge new relationships.
Featured Startups
| Company | Location | Related Sense | Company Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIKYNETIX | Houston, Texas | Sight | We are developing real-time biomechanics’ app for runners and coaches. We aim to measure and optimize running performance on treadmills. |
| Aromajoin | Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan | Smell | Aromajoin develops scent devices that combine hardware, software, and chemical technology. Its services include the “Aroma Shooter”, the aroma display based on space-time aroma control technique and “Aroma Stage”, an internet-based platform where users can log in. In addition, it also develops various contents like aroma integrated applications oraroma integrated games. |
| Chatable | London, England, United Kingdom | Hearing | Chatable develops and licenses AI technologies for real-time speech enhancement used on smart hearing devices. |
| Dailo | New York, NY, USA | Hearing | Dailo is a learning tool for creating interactive speech simulations with an AI companion. |
| Diver-X | Tokyo, Japan | Touch | Diver-X is a provider of revolutionary virtual reality experience through its products. Their new product, ContactGlove, is a revolutionary VR controller in the form of a glove, equipped with haptic feedback and high-precision hand tracking. With button input just like conventional VR controllers, ContactGlove allows you to experience a truly immersive VR world. Plus, it's compatible with all SteamVR content! |
| Genuine Taste | Toronto, Canada | Taste | Genuine taste is a cell agriculture company focused on creating fat without harming animals. We add taste, aroma, and texture to alternative meat products, giving them the 'meatiness' that makes them delicious and savory. |
| Eyemote Vision | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | Sight | Eyemote Vision elevates telehealth. Many remote exams overlook the front of the eye; we're changing that. Our 'smart clinics' ensure thorough exams without needing an on-site doctor. Our DSL-1 tool emphasizes front-eye care. Combined with routine glasses assessments and back-eye imagery, we strive for the most comprehensive remote eye exam. |
| Almer Technologies | Bern, Switzerland | Sight | Almer Technologies is a startup developing compact and lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses to deliver effortless communication for frontline workers |
| Aryballe | Grenoble, France | Smell | Aryballe combines biochemical sensors, advanced optics, and machine learning in a single objective solution to collect, display and analyze odor data so companies can make better decisions. |
| Brandenburg Labs GmbH | Ilmenau, Germany | Hearing | At Brandenburg Labs, we strive to create cutting-edge audio technology that is inspired by how we listen to the world. We make immersive audio for headphones as intuitive as real life, enabling everyone to dive deep into any soundscape. Our company relies on a substantial network and extensive knowledge in the fields of basic and applied research, also based on the expertise of our founder, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karlheinz Brandenburg, best known as co-inventor of mp3. |
| Artiris Parfum | Paris, France | Smell | A real-time high-quality scent mixer and player. A small box with a fan attached to it can hold up to five single-ingredient oils. The scent output and intensity can be controlled through an app and experienced in real-time. One the desired scent is created; a timer can be set to continuously diffuse this specific creation. The oils are natural and single-origin, i.e. Rose oil from Bulgaria. |
| Delphi Technology Corp | Winnipeg, Canada | Sight | Unleashing your enterprise potential with conversational and action-based Smart Avatar training solutions in an immersive environment with your own content and process. |
| Embr Labs | Boston, Massachusetts | Touch | Embr Labs is a Boston-based technology startup with patented wearable technology that goes beyond sensing. Our wearable thermal technology provides heating and cooling at the touch of a button and is already helping tens of thousands of people live better lives through personal temperature control. |
| Eyedaptic | Laguna Beach, California | Sight | Eyedaptic offers a comfortable wearable device that uses proprietary vision enhancing software that effectively simulates a person’s natural vision. Designed in conjunction with leading ophthalmology retinal specialists, low vision optometrists and occupational therapists, AdaptiVu is completely non-invasive and worn like glasses. |
| Imanyco | West Palm Beach, Florida | Hearing | Creating devices (comunify), advocating, and improving communication accessibility for the hearing-loss community. |
| Instreamatic.ai | San Francisco, California | Hearing | A Voice AI infrastructure for Media designed to power interactive, dialog-based advertisements on mobile platforms. The company offers an all-in-one solution with fast and easy integration, providing audio publishers and advertisers with the tools to manage, measure and monetize ad inventory with highly engaging dialog ads. |
| IRomaScents | Herzliya, Israel | Smell | iRomaScents is an innovated, unique device, which adds different scents to movies, commercial ads, and shopping. |
| Kassa Trade, Inc. | Washington DC, USA | Touch | Kassa Trade is a 21st century apparel manufacturing company. They create products that consumers can physically touch and digitally experience. They manufacture quality garments with sustainability and fair trade practices in mind. In addition, Kassa Trade offers affordable augmented reality (AR), digital garment manufacturing, 3D model designing,and artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital human services. They hold offices in the United States, Peru and Bahrain. |
| Maze-AR | San Jose, CA | Sight | Our purpose is to provide e-commerce businesses a practical and beautiful solution that harnesses the true potential of AR technology. Our virtual try-on solution allows users to interact with products in real-time, gaining valuable information on fit, style, and look. This allows brands to drive higher customer engagement, increasing sales while decreasing the frequency of returns. |
| Memory Gardens | Mckinney, Texas | Sight | At Memory Gardens, we understand the importance of commemorating and preserving the memories of the people we love. We offer a unique soDo you ever wonder what will happen to your precious memoriesafter you are gone? How will future generations be able to access and experience them? Memory Gardens is here to change that. We are the ultimate digital storage solution for preserving life's most precious moments, including photos, videos, and important files, ensuring they remain accessible for generations. |
| Neurable | Boston, Massachusetts | Hearing | Neurable develops software to understand human intent by using advanced machine learning techniques to classify the electrical signals produced by your brain. Neurable's software turns these biometric signals into actionable insights for measuring emotion and providing control of connected devices. |
| Neural Lab, Inc. | El Dorado Hills, California | Touch(less) | Our A.rTouch™ software solution turns existing computer devices such as laptops, tablets, kiosks and ATMs into instant touchless interactive systems. Use A.rTouch™ to minimize interaction with shared surfaces, to avoid touching in highly sanitized environments, or simply to avoid smearing screens with soiled hands. |
| Noala | London, England | Hearing | Noala is a listen to community so that together its creating the simplest and most effective platform for speech and language therapists. |
| Noopl | Sacramento, CA, USA | Hearing | Noopl is an iPhone® accessory that helps you hear clearly in noisy places so you can connect better with those around you. |
| Novel Effect | Seattle, Washington | Hearing | Leader in voice-driven media and entertainment. Through the use of voice, Novel Effect’s products blend physical and digital worlds to create immersive and interactive experiences across books, video and games. |
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MISSION
The Internet of Senses Institute is a nexus for all who seek to learn about and participate in the next technological revolution. We serve as an entrepreneurial community for startups and investors, a research hub for academics and thought leaders, a trend-spotting resource for forward-thinking corporations, and an information center for privacy advocates and policymakers.