The startup develops real-time drowning detection systems that utilize advanced underwater monitoring technology to assess swimmer safety. By instantly identifying swimmers at risk of drowning, the system alerts lifeguards, enabling timely intervention to prevent fatalities.
Funding
$380K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Drowning is often silent and difficult to detect visually, as victims may appear to be playing or swimming underwater. Traditional methods and camera-based systems may not provide timely alerts, especially in dark or murky water, leading to delayed intervention and increased risk of fatalities.
Solution
WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems offer real-time drowning detection through wearable technology that monitors swimmer submersion time. The system utilizes lightweight tracker headsets or goggle clips to accurately measure how long a swimmer's face remains fully submerged. If a swimmer exceeds a facility-defined safe submersion time, the system immediately alerts lifeguards and staff via remote alert units and SMS/text alerts, enabling rapid response and preventing potential drowning incidents. Unlike vision-based systems, WAVE is not affected by water clarity, lighting conditions, or bather load, providing reliable monitoring in various aquatic environments. The system also includes Lifeguard Entry Alerts (LEA) to notify staff when a lifeguard enters the water and may require assistance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes public and commercial pools, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, schools, camps, and recreational centers seeking to enhance swimmer safety and prevent drowning incidents.
Features
- Tracker: Headset-like wearable that accurately determines full facial submersion.
- Goggle Clips: Compatible with most goggle styles, also accurately determines full facial submersion.
- Configurable submersion time threshold to match facility safety protocols.
- Real-time alerts via remote alert units with spoken notifications.
- SMS/Text alerts to authorized mobile devices.
- Lifeguard Entry Alerts (LEA) using lifeguard-worn tags.
- Durable and waterproof wearables with long-lasting batteries (18 months, 8 hours daily use).
- Automatic activation of wearables upon sensing motion.