(SeaPRwire) – Heidelberg, Germany, March 25, 2026 — ZenoWell, a wearable neurotechnology firm specializing in ear-based vagus nerve stimulation solutions, today announced a partnership with USound, a global leader in MEMS-based miniaturized audio systems, to explore integrating USound’s advanced sensing technologies for next-generation wearable devices.
ZenoWell creates wearable devices intended to support improved sleep quality, ease stress, and maintain overall nervous system balance via non-invasive ear-based vagus nerve stimulation. Designed for convenient daily wear, ZenoWell’s products integrate advanced neurotechnology into compact, discreet ear-worn form factors.
Through this partnership, ZenoWell will evaluate advanced sensing technologies to complement its existing taVNS platform in future product generations. For wearable health devices, the ear represents an extremely promising site for physiological sensing, offering proximity to blood flow and enabling seamless integration of sensors into compact and comfortable wearable designs.
Strategic Collaboration on Ultrasound Health Sensing
Jo Yao Xue, Founder and CEO of ZenoWell, said, “Real-time monitoring of physiological signals such as heart rate provides a critical window into the state of the autonomic nervous system and overall wellness. We believe the ear will become one of the most important interfaces for the next generation of health AI Agents — not only as a natural entry point for long-term, high-frequency biometric monitoring, but also as a unique gateway for combining sensing with vagus nerve stimulation. By exploring USound’s technology, we aim to further strengthen our ear-based sensing capabilities and integrate them into ZenoWell’s wearable neurotechnology platform. Combined with long-term real-world 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 its MEMS platform supports the development of compact, energy-efficient solutions for next-generation wearable products.
Ferruccio Bottoni, CEO of USound, said, “We are thrilled 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 an extremely promising location for physiological monitoring, and ultrasound APG opens new possibilities for accurate biometric sensing in compact wearable systems.”
Further details about potential developments resulting from this partnership will be shared at a later stage.
About ZenoWell
ZenoWell is a wearable neurotechnology startup incubated out of Heidelberg University, focused on the development of ear-based vagus nerve stimulation technologies and intelligent health devices. The company has grown into one of the leading brands in wearable vagus nerve modulation smart hardware globally. ZenoWell is dedicated to improving sleep quality, reducing stress, and supporting nervous system balance through non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation and advanced wearable technologies. The company also maintains long-term collaborations with leading global institutions and laboratories, including Harvard University, Heidelberg University, and the University of Cambridge, to advance next-generation closed-loop technologies from research to real-world application.
About USound
USound is a rapidly growing MEMS loudspeaker and AI-powered acoustic solutions company that enables customers to bring revolutionary audio products to market. Its unique value proposition is rooted in radical miniaturization, reduced power consumption, and improved production efficiency. USound’s technology is protected by more than 500 patents.
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