Utility of a digital thermal intervention for improving thermal comfort, optimizing sleep, and decreasing stress in military personnel

Embr Labs has developed novel dynamic warming and cooling technology that enables construction of devices that are small enough to be worn on the body (ie, bracelet) but powerful enough to change perception of environmental temperature by an average of 5º Fahrenheit. Over 65,000 Embr devices have already been sold directly to consumers and are currently being used to improve thermal comfort (ie, environmental temperature perception) as well as other temperature-sensitive aspects of wellness (ie, improving sleep quality, reducing stress, improving mood). The Embr Labs technology can be customized to address the unique thermoregulatory needs of the military. Potential applications include improving thermal comfort in the aviation sector where the flight environment is subject to extreme temperature fluctuations. Other potential applications of the Embr Labs technology include improving sleep quality, stress management, and mood, which is critical for military personnel who experience a higher rate of physical and mental health problems as a result of a high stress work environment. Embr Labs proposes to engage with Air Force thought leaders/advisors to better understand the unique needs they face and to identify how Embr Labs can modify our technology to address those needs.