Hardware Startups

Waggle offers pet-safety hardware and monitoring products, including real-time temperature monitors and a 4G RV security camera with GPS geofencing, motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. The products target pet owners traveling in RVs, helping them monitor temperature risks and their pets while away.

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Wagz makes the Halo Collar, a GPS smart collar for dogs that creates wireless, wire-free virtual fences and provides real-time location tracking, activity monitoring, and customizable sound/vibration/static feedback. The system, developed in collaboration with dog behavior expert Cesar Millan, is sold to pet owners with a required subscription "Pack Membership Plan" and is currently available in the United States.

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WaHa manufactures atmospheric water generation systems that extract water from air, with a focus on markets where other technologies cannot reliably operate. The company's proprietary heat-pump engine design enables continuous operation in dry climates with minimal energy consumption.

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WAHTS develops wireless, boothless hearing testing systems for hearing health access and hearing conservation programs.

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Waikato Milking Systems designs and manufactures rotary milking systems and dairy technology for the global dairy industry. The company specializes in innovative agricultural equipment and components that improve milking efficiency and farm productivity.

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W.A. Jones is a truck equipment upfitter serving municipal fleets, specializing in dump bodies, snow and ice control equipment, and related truck equipment. It distributes Boss and Western products and operates in northern Indiana.

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WakeMate makes a wristband and companion app that track sleep using actigraphy and trigger a phone alarm at the optimal point in the user's REM cycle. It offers sleep analysis for consumers through an accompanying analytics platform.

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WalkOVR makes a motion capture and locomotion device that enables full-body gameplay in virtual reality environments by translating physical movements like walking, running, crouching, and jumping into in-game actions. The product serves VR gamers and developers seeking immersive full-body interaction.

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Warming Surfaces manufactures patent-protected heated surface systems under the Halia brand that improve energy efficiency in living spaces while reducing carbon footprint. The company applies circular economy principles and operates as a deep tech spin-out focused on sustainable heating solutions for residential and commercial applications.

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WARN Industries manufactures winches, hoists, bumpers, winch mounts, plow systems, and related pulling and lifting equipment for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, powersports vehicles, and utility, commercial, and industrial applications. The page is a product literature library offering installation, operation, and warranty documents across these product lines.

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WarTech Robotics is a Danish-Ukrainian defence technology company that forms joint ventures with selected Ukrainian technology firms, pairing Ukrainian technologies and operational experience with a Danish platform for joint R&D, financing, industrial development and market access. It focuses on developing and scaling Ukrainian defence technologies into European, NATO and allied defence markets.

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WashSense makes battery-powered smart handwashing devices that guide users through proper handwashing steps and provide analytics, surveillance, and AI-powered detection for tracking hygiene. The devices are designed for settings such as schools, restaurants, care communities, and offices.

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Scalable Systems Group (WasteWizer) develops IoT weight-sensing hardware and software that remotely measures the weight of industrial-size waste and recycling containers. Founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, it serves the waste and recycling industry with weight data for container management.

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Watchfire designs and manufactures LED video scoreboards, fixed-digit scoreboards, and school marquees for sports programs, schools, stadiums, and arenas. It also provides its Ignite Sports software for managing scoring, sponsor content, and crowd engagement during games.

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Water Design Japan provides nanobubble generation nozzles that install in pipes for cleaning solutions, used across hospitals, factories, and residential buildings. The company has over 10,000 installations across 16 countries.

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Water Kinetics manufactures low-energy, low-carbon water pipework systems, including its Eco-Duo pipe-within-a-pipe product that reduces installation time, cost, and carbon while improving water safety against water-borne pathogens such as Legionella. It serves the building plumbing and water-delivery industry and is based in Scotland.

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Water Linked develops underwater sensor technology for subsea navigation and communication, used by underwater vehicles and divers to improve spatial awareness and autonomy. Founded in 2013, the Norway-based company serves clients in the underwater industry.

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Waterfly develops Wing-in-Ground craft for marine transportation, aiming to move cargo at speeds comparable to aircraft at costs closer to shipping. It positions the technology as an alternative to air freight for faster, lower-cost transport.

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Waterleaf manufactures the Estuary, a compact, nature-based greywater recycling system for homes that uses plants and natural ecosystems to treat wastewater onsite. Designed for remote properties, off-grid living, and tiny homes, the system provides water reuse and resilience without chemical filters or leach fields.

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Watertec India manufactures polymer-based bath fittings and plumbing solutions for residential and commercial use, made from engineering polymers in Industry 4.0 facilities. Founded in 1997 in Coimbatore, it distributes through a network of channel partners and branches across India and select markets including the UAE and SAARC countries.

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WATT designs, develops, and manufactures small-scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems that generate power at the point of use and can run on natural gas, propane, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. The company builds these fuel cell systems using its own additive manufacturing process for on-site clean power generation.

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Wattbike manufactures stationary cycling equipment and training systems for athletes ranging from elite competitors to casual fitness enthusiasts. The company develops bikes and training products to support athlete training and performance improvement.

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Wave Engine develops turbine engines for unmanned and personal aircraft that deliver jet-level performance at significantly reduced cost and complexity. The company targets UAV manufacturers and general aviation makers seeking affordable high-performance propulsion systems.

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Wavefront Dynamics is a medical device company that develops diagnostic and lens design systems for vision care, built on Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor technology. Its WaveDȳn Vision Analyzer captures thousands of data points across the pupil to help clinicians measure and treat highly aberrated eyes.

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