Heidelberg, Germany, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenoWela wearable neurotechnology company focused on ear-based solutions for vagus nerve stimulationtoday announced a partnership with USoundworld leader in miniaturized audio systems built on MEMS technology, to explore its integration USounds advanced sensing technologies for next-generation wearable devices.
ZenoWell develops wearable devices designed to support sleep quality, stress relief and overall nervous system balance non-invasive, ear-based vagus nerve stimulation. Designed for convenient everyday use, ZenoWell products integrate advanced neurotechnology into compact, discreet, ear-worn form factors.
Through this collaboration, ZenoWell will evaluate advanced sensor technologies to complement its existing taVNS platform in future product generations. For wearable health devices, the ear represents a promising location for physiological sensing, as it is close to blood flow and allows seamless integration of sensors into compact and comfortable wearable designs.
Strategic cooperation in ultrasound health detection
ZenoWell Founder and CEO Jo Yao Further strengthening our ear-based sensing capabilities and integrating them into ZenoWell’s wearable neurotechnology platform. Combined with long-term data collection, analysis and predictive modeling, this can help unlock more personalized and proactive solutions for improving sleep, pain, anxiety and broader mental health challenges.
USound’s ultrasound technology enables acoustic-based physiological sensing in miniature devices, while the MEMS platform supports the development of compact, low-power solutions for next-generation wearable products.
Ferruccio Bottoni, CEO of USound, said: “We are excited to collaborate with ZenoWell and explore how ultrasound-based sensing technologies can enable new functionalities in ear-worn health and wellness devices. The ear represents a promising location for physiological monitoring, and ultrasound APG opens up new possibilities for precise biometric sensing in compact wearable systems.”
More details on possible developments resulting from this collaboration will be shared at a later stage.
About ZenoWell
ZenoWel is a wearable neurotechnology startup, born out of the University of Heidelberg, focused on the development of ear-based technologies for vagus nerve stimulation and intelligent health devices. The company has become one of the leading brands in wearable smart hardware for vagus nerve modulation worldwide. ZenoWell is committed to improving sleep quality, reducing stress and supporting nervous system balance non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation and advanced wearable technologies. The company also maintains long-standing partnerships with leading global institutions and laboratories, including Harvard University, Heidelberg University and Cambridge Universityto advance the next generation of closed-loop technologies from research to real-world application.
About USound
USound is a fast-growing MEMS speaker and AI-based acoustic solutions company that enables customers to bring revolutionary audio products to market. The unique value proposition is based on radical miniaturization, power reduction and production efficiency. USound’s technology is protected by more than 500 patents.
