HERO Medical Technologies
HERO Medical Technologies develops innovative emergency care solutions focused on head injury and other medical emergencies using facial analytics and wearables. Their system includes a patented cap-shaped absorbent bandage, a triage forehead sensor with LEDs, and a mobile app with facial sensing, which can be used individually or together for enhanced emergency care and continuous patient monitoring. The technology provides early warning of abnormal vital signs and AI/ML-enhanced decision support through analytics and dashboards. Founded by a nurse practitioner and supported by a multidisciplinary team including experts in emergency medicine and AI, the company has gained recognition as a Garmin Health nominee, Boston Scientific semifinalist, and Johnson & Johnson Quickfire Challenge awardee. They are currently raising seed funding to manufacture and launch their bandage and advance sensor technology R&D, targeting nurses, clinicians, and emergency care providers.
HERO Medical Technologies
HERO Medical Technologies develops innovative emergency care solutions focused on head injury and other medical emergencies using facial analytics and wearables. Their system includes a patented cap-shaped absorbent bandage, a triage forehead sensor with LEDs, and a mobile app with facial sensing, which can be used individually or together for enhanced emergency care and continuous patient monitoring. The technology provides early warning of abnormal vital signs and AI/ML-enhanced decision support through analytics and dashboards. Founded by a nurse practitioner and supported by a multidisciplinary team including experts in emergency medicine and AI, the company has gained recognition as a Garmin Health nominee, Boston Scientific semifinalist, and Johnson & Johnson Quickfire Challenge awardee. They are currently raising seed funding to manufacture and launch their bandage and advance sensor technology R&D, targeting nurses, clinicians, and emergency care providers.
TL;DR
Product: Cap-shaped hemorrhage-control bandage plus Hero Link forehead sensor and mobile app
Tech: Facial computer vision, Bluetooth wearable sensor, AI/ML analytics
Founders: Debbie Kantor and Lieutenant Sherrin Whiteman
Stage: Early-stage; raising seed funding
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Emergency wound care and triage for head and limb injuries; early detection of deteriorating vital signs.
Founded
2021
Industry
Medical devices / Digital health
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Disclosed funding event described as a grant; date and amount not provided in evidence.