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“Startup to build factory for ‘wearable’ that tracks oxygen consumption through sweat.” This Tech Israel news piece by Sharon Wrobel covers YOPI’s plan to open its first factory in southern Israel (Sha’ar Hanegev region) after securing grants and funding. It describes YOPI’s AI-driven wrist-worn device that analyzes sweat to monitor VO₂ (oxygen consumption) in real time, improving heart and fitness tracking
Times of Israel (July 4, 2023)
“This wearable AI device reads your sweat to tell you about your heart’s health.” Written by Zachy Hennessey, this piece announces YOPI’s new wearable and notes it will be manufactured at the company’s first factory in Sha’ar Hanegev. It explains how YOPI’s sweat-analysis wearable can detect early signs of heart dysfunction and compares its impact to earlier breakthroughs like chest-strap heart monitors
The Jerusalem Post (July 2, 2023)
“Startup Helping You Get Heart Healthy By Measuring Your Sweat.” An in-depth feature by Ariel Grossman describing YOPI’s development of a disposable sweat sensor worn on the wrist. It recounts co-founder Hemi Re’em’s heart scare that inspired the product and details how YOPI measures electrolytes in sweat to determine VO₂ (cardiorespiratory fitness) and provide early warnings of heart issues
NoCamels (Dec 4, 2023)
“New device tests your sweat for heart fitness.” A profile by Yulia Karra on YOPI (Your Online Personal Instructor), describing it as a first-of-its-kind AI-based wearable that tracks oxygen uptake via sweat electrolytes. It explains YOPI’s origin story (Re’em’s blocked arteries), the science of VO₂ tracking, plans for market launch (device ~$300 plus disposable sensors), and the establishment of a production plant after grants from the Israel Innovation Authority
ISRAEL21c (Aug 28, 2023)
“Artificial Intelligence: The YOPI AI Device Tracks Heart Health From Your Sweat.” A news brief on an alternative investments site highlighting YOPI’s wearable AI device. It notes YOPI’s co-founders (Hemi Re’em and Dr. Menachem Genut) and how the arm-worn sensor monitors training intensity via sweat, calling it a “game-changer” in sports and heart health tracking
DailyAlts (July 3, 2023)
“Wearable AI Device by YOPI Technologies Revolutionizes Heart Health Monitoring by Reading Sweat.” An editorial piece describing YOPI’s technology and journey. It mentions YOPI’s first factory in Sha’ar Hanegev, the Israel Innovation Authority’s support (₪5M in grants), and plans for mass production in early 2024. The article emphasizes how YOPI’s biosensors and AI provide online monitoring of exercise intensity and potential heart decline
Globes (June 1, 2021)

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Shvoong (03/05/2023)

The future is already here, and it’s found in sweat:

The new technology that will improve your running. Shvoong-tech, Shvoong’s new technology section, traveled to Kibbutz Nir to meet YOPI, a new startup that monitors sweat during physical activity and analyzes recovery times, energy sources, and even detects heart problems. Read More>>

New-Tech Magazine (Sept 4, 2023)

The startup YOPI was selected to participate in the Israel Innovation Authority’s bio-chip consortium.

A report in the Israeli tech magazine announces that YOPI was chosen to join the Israel Innovation Authority’s bio-chip consortium. It highlights YOPI’s “unique breakthrough technology” for monitoring electrolytes in sweat. The wearable device provides high-accuracy, AI-based indications of heart risk months in advance by continuously tracking the heart’s physiological status during exercise outside the lab. This positions YOPI as part of the “new generation” of out-of-lab digital health monitoring. Read More>>

People & Computers (June 28, 2023)

The startup YOPI Technologies will establish a manufacturing plant in the Gaza Envelope area.

An article by Yaniv Halperin on pc.co.il announces that YOPI has completed development of its machine-learning and AI-based wearable system, which continuously monitors VO₂ through sweat. Read More>>

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“Sweat-Powered Insights: YOPI’s Wearable AI Monitors Your Heart through Perspiration.” A ~7-minute podcast update (in the Rich on Tech AI feed) highlighting YOPI’s device. It explains how YOPI reads sweat to provide real-time heart monitoring and discusses its potential impact on personal fitness and healthcare
Rich On Tech AI (Dec 30, 2023)
"The Silent Killer: Understanding Atherosclerosis with Prof. Shmuel Banai".
Join the friendly Dr. Ido Avivi and the wonderful Prof. Shmuel Banai, Director of Cardiology at Ichilov Hospital, as they explore atherosclerosis—a sneaky condition that often starts early and can go unnoticed for years. They share exciting research, helpful preventive tips, and easy ways to boost your heart health. A powerful look at how we might one day live in a world without heart attacks.
המרכז הרפואי תל-אביב - איכילוב (Nov 3, 2024)
“Wearable AI Device ‘YOPI’ Reads Your Sweat to Monitor Your Heart.” An episode in the AI Chat – ChatGPT & AI News podcast by Jaeden Schafer, ~8.5 minutes long. It examines YOPI as an example of innovative health monitoring, describing how the sweat-analysis wearable works and its significance for heart health tracking
“AI Chat” podcast (July 4, 2023)

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