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A Startup Is Taking Its Sweat Sensors Global in an Era of Extreme Heat
With workers increasingly exposed to high temperatures, Epicore Biosystem’s sensors can provide them with insight
A firefighter drinks water following a kitchen fire during high temperatures in Washington, DC in June 2024.
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In the latest sign of climate adaptation technology gaining traction, wearables maker Epicore Biosystems has raised $26 million in a Series B round.
The startup’s sweat monitors prevent high-risk groups from dehydration in a hotter world, helping mitigate heat stress and ensure productivity. The band-aid-like wearable patches measure users’ eccrine sweat and offer real-time recommendations on liquid and electrolyte intake. If someone wearing an Epicore patch is on the verge of dehydration, they receive a smartphone alert.