WearWorks
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Crystal Huangunlockedknows Kevin H Yoo · together at Harvard University (overlapped)
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Haptic develops haptic technology that conveys information through the sense of touch, such as wrist-worn vibration systems used to guide a blind runner during the NYC Marathon. The company focuses on accessible, touch-based communication and navigation products.
Founders & leadership
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Kevin H YooinChief Executive OfficerKevin H Yoo is CEO and founder of Haptic (formerly WearWorks), which develops wearable haptic technology—vibration-based systems for navigation and communication. He previously developed Wayband, a vibration-enabled navigation device for blind and visually impaired users.
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Keith KirklandinChief Haptics OfficerKeith Kirkland is Chief Haptics Officer at WearWorks, where he co-founded and led product development for Wayband, a haptic wearable that enabled the first blind runner to complete the NYC Marathon without sighted assistance. He has expertise in haptic experience design, wearable hardware, and human-centered accessibility applications.
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Enzo CarusoinHead of Operations
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2 people who came through WearWorks went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 3
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3D Systems36 shared keywords3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.
Haptx31 shared keywordsHaptX develops wearable haptic gloves and related technology that enable realistic touch simulation in virtual reality, spatial computing, and robotics applications. The company creates hardware and software for human-machine interaction using microfluidic technology.
Titan22 shared keywordsTITAN Haptics develops advanced haptic motors for smartphones, consoles, and touchscreen devices using patented Linear Magnetic Ram (LMR) technology to deliver console-quality haptic feedback on portable devices. The company supplies haptic components for virtual button interaction and AAA gaming experiences on mobile and handheld hardware.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WearWorks do?
- Haptic develops haptic technology that conveys information through the sense of touch, such as wrist-worn vibration systems used to guide a blind runner during the NYC Marathon. The company focuses on accessible, touch-based communication and navigation products.
- Who founded WearWorks?
- WearWorks was founded by Kevin H Yoo, Keith Kirkland.
- Who are WearWorks's investors?
- WearWorks's investors include Soundboard Venture Fund, Urban Entrepreneurs Fund.