Founded by four brothers with more than 50 years of combined professional experience, LASARRUS develops WearME, an AI-powered wearable and software system for continuous COPD monitoring and early detection. The company’s research-driven platform tracks physiological signals and gives clinicians actionable insight into changes in a patient’s condition. LASARRUS has won Intel’s 2018 design contest, received three SBIR grants, and been awarded four patents as it works toward FDA clearance.
Health Care Originals, IncBorn from co-founder Sharon Samjitsingh’s experience with severe asthma, Rochester-based Health Care Originals develops cardiopulmonary wearable systems and the software that turns respiratory data into usable insight. Its ADAMM platform supports asthma and COPD care, telemedicine, and clinical research by tracking symptoms such as cough and breathing patterns between visits as well as during remote consultations. The company’s technology has received recognition including CES 2015 honors and Innovation World Cup awards.ROCHESTER, NY
CareWatchCareWatch develops wearable health-monitoring devices and remote-monitoring software that give physicians and care teams real-time patient data from anywhere. Its system tracks vital information such as oxygen levels, heart rate, and movement, while sending alerts and feeding data into PointClickCare to support remote care and billing workflows. Founded by Chris Berry and led by a team spanning medical practice and software development, the company focuses on helping patients who may not always be able to advocate for themselves.DUBLIN, OH
LifeLens Technologies, IncSince 2014, LifeLens Technologies has built a human-centered technology business around making physiological monitoring more useful in demanding real-world settings. Its wearable monitoring platform serves healthcare and defense users, with testing in more than 40 U.S. military fielding events since 2021 and FDA clearance for ambulatory ECG monitoring.WARMINSTER, PA
Advanced Respiratory Technologies, Inc. (ART)Founded in 2015 by extracorporeal life-support experts, Pittsburgh-based Advanced Respiratory Technologies is developing artificial lungs and a wearable Pulmonary Assist System for long-term respiratory support. Its battery-powered, 3.2-kilogram system is designed to give people with chronic lung disease greater mobility and a path home from intensive care, while also supporting military transport. ART has produced a third-generation prototype and has received more than $22 million in grant funding during its development.339113PITTSBURGH, PA