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WearWorks
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Claire Changunlockedknows Keith Kirkland · together at Perkins School for the Blind (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.
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Founders & leadership
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Kevin H YooChief 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 KirklandChief 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.
Investors · 3
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)listed by Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)New York · $100K – $2M
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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 Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), Soundboard Venture Fund, Urban Entrepreneurs Fund.