North (YC Winter 2013)

TL;DR: North is a Y Combinator Winter 2013 startup Wearable computing hardware: biosignal gesture recognition, currently acquired with a team of 51.

Wearable computing hardware: biosignal gesture recognition

YC ID
475
YC Batch
Winter 2013
Status
Acquired
Team size
51
Industry
Consumer, Virtual and Augmented Reality
Tags
Hardware, Biometrics
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/north

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Frequently asked questions

Is North a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. North was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2013 batch. Wearable computing hardware: biosignal gesture recognition

What does North do?

Thalmic Labs is pioneering new ways of interacting with digital devices. With a mission to merge people and technology, the company is revolutionizing how we will interact with technology in the future. Its first product, the Myo™ armband, measures electrical activity in muscles to wirelessly control computers, phones…

What YC batch was North in?

North was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2013 batch.

How big is North?

North has a team of 51 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is North still active?

North is currently listed as Acquired with a team of 51 in Y Combinator's directory.

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