About
Sharper Sense is a neurotechnology company founded in 2020 by Charles Rodenkirch, PhD, and Columbia University Professor Qi Wang. The company specializes in wearable neuromodulation technology that enhances human sensory perception, including vision, hearing, and touch. Their flagship product is a noninvasive patch worn on the neck, which delivers targeted electrical stimulation to optimize brain states for improved sensory accuracy and cognitive processing. The technology is based on research from Columbia University’s Neural Engineering Lab, demonstrating enhanced sensory performance in preclinical studies. The patch activates natural sensory-enhancing neural circuits, replicating heightened sensory states in a controlled manner. Sharper Sense's products cater to various applications, including performance enhancement for athletes and gamers, safety enhancement for tasks requiring precise sensory input, and therapeutic use for sensory processing disorders and sensory loss. The company is preparing to conduct pilot clinical studies to validate its technology's efficacy in humans. Their leadership team brings expertise in biomedical engineering, neurology, and product design, supported by advisors with backgrounds in military safety and health tech commercialization.
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- Employees10
- Founded2020
Location
11 E Loop Rd, New York, New York, United States, 10304
