WearWorks Inc Profile last edited on: 9/8/2022
CAGE: 7XSM6
UEI: M86GCL7XH971
Business Identifier: Wearable haptic technologies for navigation 
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Location Information
Location: Single
Congr. District: 12
County: Kings
Congr. District: 12
County: Kings
Public Profile
Wearworks Inc develops haptic design technologies and products. The firm's first product - WAYBAND - a wearable haptic navigation device for the blind and visually impaired, guiding users using only vibration. The WAYBAND recieved significant press coverage after Simon Wheatcroft, a blind runner, used it to run the New York City Marathon in 2017.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
1-4Revenue Range
Less than .5MVC funded?
YesPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
----IP Holdings
N/AAwards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
| Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | NSF | $225,000 | |
| Project Title: Wearable Haptic Navigation Device for the Blind and Visually Impaired | ||||
Key People / Management
Loreta Hysa -- Chief Marketing Officer
Keith L Kirkland -- Co-Founder. Head of Sales
Yangyang Wang -- Co-Founder Head of Operations & Software
Kevin Yoo -- Co-Founder. Head of Product + Marketing
Keith L Kirkland -- Co-Founder. Head of Sales
Yangyang Wang -- Co-Founder Head of Operations & Software
Kevin Yoo -- Co-Founder. Head of Product + Marketing
