The startup has developed an intelligent safety device that utilizes advanced motion detection sensors and a proprietary algorithm to monitor and analyze a person's movements in water. This technology aims to prevent drowning incidents by alerting users to dangerous situations, even if they become unconscious.
Funding
$230K 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 a significant risk in water sports, often occurring when individuals become unconscious, immobile, or experience panic attacks. Current safety measures may not be sufficient to prevent drowning in these situations, especially when breath-holding limits are exceeded or seizures occur. Traditional life vests can be bulky and restrictive, hindering performance and freedom of movement in the water.
Solution
Wuanap Pro is a smart lifecollar designed to prevent drowning in various water sports, excluding tank diving. The collar uses a patented technology, SmartLifeCollar, which combines two patents to continuously monitor the user and their environment. Utilizing a complex algorithm, the device automatically inflates in under 3 seconds if it detects unconsciousness, immobility, a panic attack, seizures, or when the user exceeds their breath-holding limit. Once inflated, the collar keeps the user's airways above water, allowing them to regain consciousness and breathe autonomously, eliminating the need for external resuscitation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes water sports enthusiasts, athletes, and individuals who participate in activities such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding, seeking an added layer of safety in the water.
Features
- Patented SmartLifecollar technology for automatic drowning prevention
- Automatic inflation triggered by unconsciousness, immobility, panic attack, seizures, or exceeding breath-holding limits
- Inflation system that does not use CO2 or compressed air bottles
- GPS signal transmission to nearby health services and Wuanap app users in case of emergency
- Ability to reuse the electronic components in a replacement collar, reducing waste and cost
- Access to a mobile app for algorithm updates
- Battery life of over 48 hours when operating in water