The wearable devices startup is at CES 2024 this week to unveil its Mudra Band, a band that replaces that of the Apple Watch and allows you to control all Apple devices with simple hand gestures. A prototype has been presented in the past, but this time it is a finished product that is available for sale.
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No more searching for the remote control. Change the channel or scroll through a page on your computer with a simple wave of your hand. It's not magic, it's the new connected accessory developed by Israeli company Wearable Devices through its subsidiary Mudra, which will be unveiled this week at the CES 2024 electronics trade show in Las Vegas.
The Mudra Band is a band that replaces the standard Apple Watch band and allows you to control your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or even your MacBook with simple finger movements. This feature is called Air Touch and is based on a series of nerve conduction sensors (CNS) that detect the nerve signals at the wrist when the wearer moves their hand or fingers. This is not a new technology, as other companies such as Facebook have been working on similar technologies for several years.
Mudra Band presentation video. © Portable devices
Compatible with Apple products only
The bracelet connects via Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and replaces the mouse, touchscreen or touchpad. Move your hand to move the pointer or navigate through items, tap a finger with your thumb to click, pinch to simulate a long press or to scroll, etc. The bracelet can work for multiple devices be configured. Simply scroll through on Apple Watch to select the device you want to control.
The Mudra Band costs just under 350 euros (displayed at 323.95 euros plus 23.95 euros shipping costs). It only works with Apple-branded products and requires at least an Apple Watch Series 5 and an iPhone 7 or newer. The bracelet contains its own battery and Mudra claims a battery life of two days with a charge time of one hour.