The Apollo wearable is a device designed to improve stress resilience, focus, and relaxation through the use of gentle vibrations. Worn on the wrist or ankle, it uses vibrations to stimulate the sense of touch and influence the nervous system, aiming to help the wearer manage stress and feel calmer or more energized depending on the setting.
Here’s how it works:
Touch Therapy and Vibrations: The Apollo wearable emits rhythmic vibrations that are felt as gentle pulses. These are designed to engage the vagus nerve, a critical nerve involved in stress response, helping the body to shift from a "fight-or-flight" state to a more balanced, calm state.
Different Modes for Various States: It offers different modes that correspond to various states, such as:
Energy and Wake Up: For boosting alertness and focus.
Social and Open: For improving social interaction and mood.
Clear and Focused: For helping with concentration and mental clarity.
Rebuild and Recover: For rest and physical recovery.
Relax and Unwind: For winding down after a stressful day.
Sleep and Renew: To aid in relaxation and preparing for sleep.
Connected App Control: The device is controlled through an app, where users can select modes and customize the intensity and duration of vibrations based on their needs.
Science-backed Technology: Research suggests that certain vibration patterns can help stabilize the autonomic nervous system (which manages stress responses) and improve overall wellbeing. Apollo’s vibrations are intended to boost heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of physical resilience, which is associated with stress adaptability and better health outcomes.
The Apollo wearable is often used by people looking to enhance focus, manage stress, improve sleep, and increase relaxation, and it’s popular among those who experience anxiety, ADHD, or other stress-related conditions.