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WearOptimo

Tracking real-time biomarker data using microwearable sensors to detect health conditions

Mark Kendall

Founder & CEO at WearOptimo

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wearoptimo.com

Employees 21–50

Headquarters Australia

WearOptimo is an Australian-based health technology company developing next-generation wearable sensors that use AI to transform how hydration and biomarkers are monitored. Its minimally invasive, sticker-like Microwearable Hydration sensor uses microelectrodes to detect key biosignals and translate them into real-time health and wellness insights. The technology is being applied across elite sports, defence, and industrial sectors where maintaining hydration is essential. WearOptimo is scaling operations through its pilot manufacturing facility.

Notable Achievements

Raised US$15M in equity, alongside over US$10M in non-dilutive funding.
Clinically validated hydration sensors outperform needle-based benchmarks.
Commissioned pilot manufacturing facility and developed scalable, low-cost subscription model.

Press Mentions

April 29, 2025

Wearoptimo’s hydration sensor outperforms gold standard tests

Health care technology company Wearoptimo Ltd. developed a next-generation microwearable sensor that accurately detects hydration levels, outperforming the needle-based gold standard.

Read on Bioworld »

March 21, 2025

WearOptimo's AI-Powered Skin Patch Revolutionizes Hydration Monitoring for Athletes and Industry

WearOptimo, an Australian company founded in 2018, has developed a novel wearable device for continuous hydration monitoring.

Read on Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry »

March 12, 2025

Health sensor company WearOptimo announces expert advisory board

WearOptimo, a Brisbane heath technology company commercialising sticker-like sensors for monitoring biosignals, has announced its Advisory Board, made up of experts in biotechnology, healthcare,...

Read on Australian Manufacturing Forum »