India's DUSQ sleep device raises $1.23M via neural stimulation
创业邦 · wechat · 2026-08-18
Indian startup DUSQ raised $1.23M on Kickstarter for a neural stimulation patch. Weighing 12 grams, it uses EDA sensors to monitor nerve signals behind the ear. An AI model detects neural 'surges' during sleep and triggers weak electrical currents to stimulate the vagus and vestibular nerves, promoting deep sleep. Users wear it 4 hours before bed for calibration. The article discusses the scientific basis of vagus nerve stimulation and the challenges of consumer-grade devices, highlighting DUSQ's differentiators like EDA usage, compact form, and all-night wear. The team combines medical, technical, and marketing expertise.
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