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ADVANCING MONITORING, PRECISION THERAPEUTICS, NEUROMODULATION & BIOMETRIC INTELLIGENCE

$20M+ Development Funding

FDA–Cleared 3D Ear Scanner

In-Ear EEG: Journal of Neural Engineering

Ten + Technology Patents

Defense Innovation SBIR Awards

$7.5M Congressional Support

Simultaneous Mulitmodal Monitoring

Aware Hearable Lab

Our first-generation Ear-EEG was independently validated and published in the Journal of Neural Engineering, proving medical-grade brain signal capture from a discreet, in-ear device. Compared to gold-standard wet EEG, it achieved an 83% correlation (p < 0.001), establishing the foundation for clinical-grade monitoring. The custom-fit, non-invasive earbud was further evaluated in epilepsy patients for its ability to record continuous EEG.
At the core of this innovation is Aware’s patented 3D scanning technology, which captures the full geometry of the ear canal to ensure precision placement of custom sensors deep in the second bend. This secure anatomical fit delivers stable, high-fidelity signals—unlocking brain data never before captured from the ear.

Building on this foundation, the Aware Hearable V2 (in development) fuses neural and physiological monitoring in a single device engineered for real-world, high-stress environments such as combat zones, training ranges, first responder missions, and industrial sites. By simultaneously capturing brain and body data under extreme conditions, V2 enables insights that traditional lab-based systems and consumer wearables cannot achieve.

Anatomically Anchored Sensor Array 

The Aware Hearable V2 performs simultaneous multimodal monitoring—capturing EEG, heart rate & HRV, SpO₂ & pulse, core temperature, motion (accelerometer, gyroscope, IMU), and contextual audio in real-world, high-stress environments.

Because the platform is built on validated, patented core technology, it opens the door to future capabilities—predicting neurological events, modeling resilience and recovery, and advancing precision therapeutics. Together, these advances establish a new class of biometric intelligence - Stress Contextual Biometric Intelligence—a breakthrough that captures how the brain and body truly perform in the most extreme, real-world environments.

AI-Ready Data for Clinical and Operational Impact

These AI-ready datasets are structured, HIPAA-compliant, and ISO-aligned, supporting immediate applications in seizure monitoring and drug trials, blast overpressure and TBI research, stress and PTSD detection, sleep analysis, extreme-environment readiness, and the development of next-gen therapeutics.

Journal Of Neural Engineering

Abstract Overview: A custom-fit, non-invasive earbud was evaluated for its ability to record continuous electroencephalography (EEG) in epilepsy patients. Across multiple recording sessions, the device demonstrated stable, medical-grade brain signal acquisition with high signal-to-noise ratio. Data captured from the hearable device strongly correlated with gold-standard wet EEG, enabling accurate seizure detection when paired with machine learning algorithms. This validation established a new benchmark for long-term, unobtrusive brain monitoring.

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The Second Bend Advantage

The ear’s second bend provides stable, low-motion placement close to the brain, blood vessels, and the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. This unique anatomical site enables high-fidelity, stable recordings and sensor placement that one-size-fits-all wearables cannot achieve.

Integrated Neural and Physiological Monitoring in Real Time

The data highlight the Hearable’s ability to capture synchronized neural and physiological activity across multiple modalities during stress and breathing tasks. EEG traces demonstrate continuous monitoring of brain activity, while simultaneous measurements of pulse, oxygen saturation, and core temperature provide a comprehensive view of physiological state. Accelerometer spectrograms add another layer of resolution, revealing both breathing rhythms and pulse rate dynamics as they fluctuate under stress. Together, these results show how the device performs real-time, multimodal monitoring that links brain and body signals—creating a richer, more precise understanding of human performance in demanding environments.

Capturing longitudinal data with multiple signals (EEG, PPG, pulse rate, SpO₂, perfusion, HRV, core temperature, motion) provides context-rich datasets. This enables linking brain activity with physiology and behavior—critical for detecting stress, fatigue, or injury in real time.

Synchronous measurement of core body temperature, triaxial accelerometer signals (X, Y, and Z axes), electroencephalographic (EEG) potentials, and multi-wavelength photoplethysmography (PPG) data—including derived pulse rate and SpO₂— during exaggerated eye movements and blinks. Tracking cognitive load and fatigue. Early indicator of stress, sleep deprivation, or PTSD-related hypervigilance

Artifact Detection & Rapid Recovery Shows how the system manages motion-induced artifact and demonstrates fast signal recovery. Synchronous measurement of core body temperature, triaxial accelerometer signals (X, Y, and Z axes), electroencephalographic (EEG) potentials, and multi-wavelength photoplethysmography (PPG) data—including derived pulse rate and SpO₂—during repetitive vertical jumping, enabling advanced analysis of motion artifacts, kinematic profiles, and real-time physiological response.

Detecting balance and motor function changes—key for TBI screening and rehabilitation. Simultaneous acquisition of core body temperature, triaxial linear acceleration (X, Y, Z axes), electroencephalographic (EEG) potentials, and photoplethysmography (PPG) signals at multiple wavelengths during dynamic walking and head movement, with arterial oxygen saturation (SpO₂) quantified from infrared and red PPG channels and pulse rate extracted from green PPG signals.

Coordinated Response to Controlled Breathing - Assessing autonomic regulation and stress resilience; used in mindfulness, PTSD therapy, and readiness training. Synchronous acquisition of multi-sensor data, including triaxial acceleration, photoplethysmography-derived pulse rate, peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and electroencephalographic (EEG) signals, revealing coordinated physiological responses during controlled breathing exercises.

Spectrogram and waveform illustrating accelerometer responses over time, clearly revealing respiratory components in the 0.1–0.5 Hz range (below) and pulse rate components (above) near 1 Hz, along with their harmonic frequencies.

Core body temperature response demonstrating a rapid decline, consistent with thermoregulatory predictions, following ingestion of 1.5 L of ice-cold water.

Brain Alpha Wave: Measuring attention, relaxation, and recovery—critical for TBI monitoring and resilience training. EEG spectrogram depicting the temporal evolution of brainwave activity, highlighting alpha wave activity in the 8–10 Hz range

Demonstrates our dry in-ear electrodes capture brain signals with fidelity comparable to clinical wet electrodes. This validation enables scalable, real-world deployment without gels, wires, or lab settings. Electroencephalographic (EEG) signals recorded using dry electrodes (red) and wet electrodes (blue), demonstrating comparable fidelity between the two modalities.

The Second Bend: Gateway to Health & Performance

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Scan

Every ear is different. Our FDA-cleared 3D Ear Scanner enables custom-fit devices tailored to each individual’s unique anatomy.

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Protect

Revolutionizing hearing protection with a 100% perfect fit guarantee. Mission critical performance with unmatched comfort and superior protection.

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Capture

An in-ear biometric wearable continuously monitoring neurological and physiological signals under real-world stress conditions. The brain is the frontier.

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Structure

Future capability: Transforming raw biometric data into structured, de-identified, AI-ready datasets.

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MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS

Trusted by elite operators and proven in the field, Aware’s precision-engineered solutions deliver unmatched comfort, preserve situational awareness, and integrate seamlessly with comms suites from Gentex, Invisio, Axil, and Otto. Hearable V2, now in development with the U.S. Military, will drive next-gen operational readiness.

Aware’s mission began with one purpose: Protecting the Warfighter.

Built for the world’s loudest work

Enterprise-scale safety solutions for the world’s loudest, most demanding environments. Manufacturing generates 14,500 recordable hearing-loss cases annually—76% in this sector alone. Aware’s custom-fit protection reduces remake rates, speeds shift changeovers, and raises PPE compliance where foam plugs are correctly inserted only 8% of the time. All-day comfort, integrated communications, and a moisture-resistant design ensure consistent protection and productivity across 12-hour shifts. Hearable V2 adds core temperature monitoring—bringing next-gen to industrial safety.

THE EAR: A NEW FRONTIER IN DATA

The Aware Hearable captures neurological and physiological signals in real-world conditions, generating AI-ready datasets that advance diagnostics, precision therapeutics, neuromodulation, and patient care. Hearable V2 expands multimodal monitoring to unlock new applications in treatment, recovery, and long-term disease management—biometric intelligence powered by the ear.

BUILT FOR MISSIONS. READY FOR LIFE.

Aware’s hearing protection extends into performance sports—from hunting and recreational shooting to motorsports—where comfort, safety, and biometric intelligence drive health and performance. Unlocking the power of the second bend, V2 is shaping the future of consumer health, wellness, and human performance.