Wearable Devices and Rokid partner to bring gesture control to AI and AR glasses

Wearable Devices, Rokid Unite For Gesture-Controlled AI Glasses - Wearable Devices (NASDAQ:WLDS)

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ:WLDS) stock turned volatile Wednesday after revealing a new partnership with Rokid. While the collaboration initially fueled a rally in pre-market trading, the stock has since pulled back, erasing its previous gains. Wearable Devices says the alliance will link its Mudra Link gesture band with Rokid's AI and AR glasses for natural, touchless control, and plans joint marketing toward a consumer bundle in the second quarter of 2026. Also Read: The Year Precious Metals Crushed Nvidia, Alphabet And Broadcom On The Charts The tech firms said they will align efforts on product readiness and go-to-market strategy to make gesture control intuitive for end users. Both companies expect Mudra Link and Rokid Glasses to pair quickly and easily out of the box. Added setup simplicity and preconfigured gestures aim to improve usability for consumers. Planned Consumer Rollout Executives said they are projecting a combined product bundle for general release in mid-2026. The first public demonstrations of the integrated experience will take place at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Jan. 6-9. Wearable Devices plans demos at its Central Hall booth 15650, while Rokid will be at booth 17214. Rokid Glasses are marketed as ultra-light wearable AI and AR gear with features such as built-in displays, a first-person camera, and integrated audio. The glasses support navigation, real-time translation, and transcription, as well as object recognition. Mudra Link is a wristband designed to control devices via wrist gestures over Bluetooth connections. Asher Dahan, CEO of Wearable Devices, said users want devices with effortless control. He added that the combined products will help people engage with AI features without interruption or frustration. Zoro Shao, global general manager of Rokid, said the glasses are built for everyday AI benefits in a comfortable, lightweight design. He said adding Mudra Link's gesture features expands how users interact with smart displays and apps. WLDS Price Action: Wearable Devices shares were down 5.39% at $1.29 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data. Read now: Santa Claus Rally Favors These 5 Stocks, History Says Photo by T. Schneider via Shutterstock WLDSWearable Devices Ltd$1.32-3.98%OverviewMarket News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Wearable Devices stock soars on Rokid partnership for gesture control tech By Investing.com

Investing.com -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ:WLDS) stock surged 18.2% in trading Wednesday after announcing a collaboration with Rokid to integrate its gesture control technology into AI and augmented reality glasses. The partnership will make Rokid Glasses compatible with Wearable Devices' Mudra Link wristband, enabling touchless control capabilities. Under the agreement, the companies will develop out-of-the-box pairing capabilities, pre-mapped gestures, and a shared setup process between the devices. The companies plan joint marketing and consumer bundle opportunities for a second quarter 2026 rollout. They will also demonstrate the combined technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2026. "Smart glasses do not win on features alone. They win when control becomes second nature," said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. The collaboration aims to reduce friction in common actions so users can access core features more easily. Rokid Glasses weigh 49 grams and feature a 12MP camera, Micro LED displays and integrated audio, offering real-time translation, object recognition, navigation and transcription functions. Meanwhile, Mudra Link is a neural wristband that enables gesture control across Bluetooth devices. Zoro Shao, Global General Manager of Rokid, noted that the Mudra Link adds gesture control that fits natural hand movements, making daily interactions more intuitive for users. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Wearable Devices, Rokid Collaborate on Gesture Control for AI and AR Glasses

Wearable Devices Ltd is an Israel-based company. Wearable Devices Ltd is primarily engaged in developing a non-invasive neural input interface technology for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) customers. Company's products are non-invasive neural input interface closed in the form of a wristband to allow control of other digital devices with natural subtle hand finger movements and fingertip pressure. Company's technology is used in digital devices such as, consumer electronics, smart watches, smartphones, Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, televisions, personal computers (PCs), laptop , drones, robots. Company's product portfolio includes Mudra Band and Mudra Inspire.