The startup develops sensor technology that enhances signal quality for wearable devices through a closed neurofeedback loop, enabling continuous brain signal monitoring. This approach provides actionable insights that improve healthcare applications and meet the growing demand for advanced wearable solutions.
Funding
$6.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
MVWFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional EEG systems often require cumbersome equipment, expert setup, and are typically confined to laboratory or clinical settings, limiting accessibility for continuous, real-world brain activity monitoring. Existing wearable EEG solutions may compromise on data quality or user comfort, hindering long-term adoption and the ability to gather ecologically valid data.
Solution
IDUN Technologies provides the IDUN Guardian, an in-ear EEG system that enables accurate and comfortable brainwave monitoring in real-world environments. The system leverages proprietary DRYODE sensor technology integrated into earbuds to capture high-quality EEG data from within the ear canal. This discreet and user-friendly design facilitates continuous, unsupervised monitoring for applications such as sleep analysis, cognitive workload assessment, gaming, and hearing enhancement. Data is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to compatible software, including a web app, mobile apps, and Python SDK, allowing for real-time data processing, analysis, and integration into custom applications. IDUN's solution aims to bridge the gap between clinical-grade EEG and consumer wearables, unlocking new possibilities for personalized interventions and brain-computer interfaces.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes neuroscientists, researchers, developers, and enterprises in the fields of sleep, hearing, gaming, and cognitive performance, seeking a scalable and user-friendly solution for continuous brain activity monitoring and personalized interventions.
Features
- In-ear EEG earbuds with DRYODE sensors for comfortable and reliable brainwave monitoring
- Single-channel EEG with reference and ground electrodes
- Real-time classifiers for jaw clench detection, eye-movement recognition, and frequency band analysis
- Wireless data transmission via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5+)
- Web app for recording, storing, and downloading EEG data, as well as testing impedance and monitoring battery life
- Mobile apps (iOS and Android) for convenient data access and device control
- Python SDK and public API for advanced users to develop custom applications and algorithms
- Real-time LSL (Lab Streaming Layer) streams for live data processing
- Compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Android operating systems
- CE, UKCA, and FCC compliance