BraveBand offers wearable technology designed for personal safety and group connection through stylish bracelets. Users can instantly send a vibration alert, or "BUZZ," to their designated party group when they need assistance. Friends can then use the companion app's compass feature to locate the sender quickly.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sexual assault on college campuses is a pervasive issue, particularly during social events. Students often lack immediate access to their support network when faced with potential danger, hindering timely intervention and assistance.
Solution
Brave is developing a discreet smart bracelet that enables college students to instantly alert their pre-selected support network in emergency situations. With a simple two-tap activation, the bracelet sends immediate notifications and precise location data to designated contacts via a companion mobile application. This technology aims to enhance personal safety and connectivity, providing a rapid response mechanism for students who may feel threatened or require immediate assistance. The system is designed to foster a safer social environment by empowering students to proactively seek help and ensuring that their support network is promptly informed and able to respond.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is college students, particularly those who attend social events and may be vulnerable to sexual assault, as well as their parents or guardians seeking to enhance their children's safety.
Features
- Discreet smart bracelet design for unobtrusive wear
- Two-tap activation mechanism for rapid alert triggering
- Instant notification delivery to designated support contacts via mobile app
- Precise location sharing to enable quick response and assistance
- Customizable support network selection within the Brave app
- Data collection for measuring the impact on sexual violence statistics (aggregate, anonymized)