Energous, a revolutionary wireless charging 2.0 technology provider, announced that Gokhale Method’s PostureTracker™, a wearable medical sensor to alleviate back pain, has received FCC approval. The announcement of FCC regulatory certification brings the PostureTracker one step closer to general availability of the sensor system, planned for the first quarter of 2021.
“The FCC’s approval for our new PostureTracker solution comes at an important milestone for the Gokhale Method as we strive to provide industry-leading wellness solutions,” said Esther Gokhale, founder at the Gokhale Method. “Our product is powered by Energous’ WattUp wireless charging technology and empowers our users with next-generation tech that’s clean, safe and effective. We are excited to be one step closer to production and shipment of our solution.”
Gokhale Method’s latest version of the PostureTracker, supports various innovative features, including:
- Simultaneous charging for each sensor when placed on the included charging pad
- Improved components that allow a wider range of measurements
- Waterproof sensor design
- Smaller form factor and increased comfort for users
- Broader range of posture training exercises possible
“The FCC’s certification of the Gokhale PostureTracker solution represents the first of expected additional health product announcements coming to market powered by WattUp charging technology,” said Stephen R. Rizzone, president and CEO of Energous Corporation. “The medical sensor market, which requires clean, safe, wire-free power solutions, is ideally suited to the inherent advantages of our WattUp RF-based wireless power technology.”
Hordon Kim, International Editor, hordon@powerelectronics.co.kr
