ReSymmetry
Smart Robotic Wheelchair
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in February 2016 by Efrat Shenhod, Daniel Shahaf, and Iris Scichor, ReSymmetry operated with 1–10 employees. The company raised $172K across two funding rounds and received a grant from WeWork Technologies in October 2017.
Business overview
ReSymmetry developed an AI-based robotic seating system designed to analyze and adjust a user's seated posture. The company's technology continuously collected and analyzed data from embedded sensors to proactively make postural adjustments aligned with personalized user needs. This solution aimed to transform sitting from a static act into an active one, improving the health and well-being of users, particularly those with sedentary lifestyles like office workers and the elderly, as well as individuals with limited mobility who use wheelchairs for prolonged periods. ReSymmetry operated within the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, focusing on medical devices and digital accessibility solutions.
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- What is ReSymmetry's core product?
- ReSymmetry developed an AI-based robotic seating system, including a product named Healy, designed to analyze and adjust a user's seated posture. This system used embedded sensors to continuously collect and analyze data, making proactive postural adjustments to improve user health and well-being.
- When was ReSymmetry founded and by whom?
- ReSymmetry was founded in February 2016 by Efrat Shenhod, Daniel Shahaf, and Iris Scichor.
- What was a significant partnership for ReSymmetry?
- In December 2020, ReSymmetry announced a partnership with Taiwanese MedTech manufacturer. This collaboration focused on developing and jointly producing a smart seating system for motorized wheelchairs and rehabilitative chairs for children, aiming to expand ReSymmetry's reach into global markets.
- Did ReSymmetry receive any grants?
- In October 2017, ReSymmetry received a grant from WeWork Technologies. Earlier, in May 2016, the company also received a grant from Merage Institute.
- What was the operational status of ReSymmetry?
- ReSymmetry ceased to operate in April 2023.