WakeUp and Smile provides virtual reality therapy solutions that create immersive environments to enhance patient engagement and alleviate anxiety during medical procedures. This technology has been shown to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction in clinical settings by offering measurable reductions in stress levels.
Funding
$240K 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.
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Product
Problem
Patients undergoing medical treatments often experience anxiety, stress, and pain, leading to a negative perception of their treatment and potentially impacting their overall well-being. Traditional methods of managing these issues may not always be effective or accessible to all patients.
Solution
WakeUp and Smile offers a virtual reality (VR) therapy platform designed to create immersive and engaging experiences for patients during medical procedures and recovery. The platform utilizes VR headsets and curated 360° content to distract patients from pain and anxiety, alter their perception of time, and promote relaxation and mindfulness. By providing a positive and therapeutic distraction, WakeUp and Smile aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce stress levels, and enhance the overall healthcare experience. The platform also offers data analytics to monitor patient engagement and well-being during VR sessions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, medical centers, senior residences, schools, and companies seeking to improve patient and employee well-being through VR-based therapeutic interventions.
Features
- VR headsets pre-loaded with therapeutic 360° and 4K content, including relaxation, entertainment, educational, and customized options
- Content supervised by psychologists to ensure a positive and safe experience, minimizing motion sickness
- Tablet-based content delivery system as an alternative to VR headsets
- Hygiene kits with protective and disinfectant products meeting hospital safety standards
- CARE+ service: On-site support from trained psychology or nursing professionals to assist patients and healthcare staff
- DATA+ analytics platform: Real-time monitoring of device usage, content viewed, and patient engagement metrics
- HOME+ app: At-home access to therapeutic content via cardboard VR glasses and mobile devices
- SAFE+ app: Temperature tracking for monitoring employees and patients entering facilities (developed in collaboration with FLIR®)
- TIME+ app: Smart countdown timers to promote proper hand hygiene (developed in collaboration with Newton Dynamics®)