Augmate Corporation is a New York -based[ 1] wearable technology company founded by Pete Wassell in July 2013.[ 2] device management platform focused on Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Originally, the company developed applications for the workplace, connecting enterprise databases to wearable devices including Glass ,[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Vuzix M100,[ 7] Epson Moverio[citation needed , Kopin Golden-i,[ 8]
Augmate provides developer tools through a software development kit and a data visualization platform. The platform is device-agnostic , meaning that it can operate on any supported platform regardless of the device in use.[ 9] [ 10]
History
Augmate raised a $2.8 million seed funding in September 2014 from investors that included UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund, Siemens Venture Capital, Simon Venture Group, Rothenberg Ventures , Excell Partner, Camp One Ventures, FP Angels, and more.[ 9] [ 8]
In March 2013, Augmate became one of the first developers for the Vuzix M100 Gold.[ 7] Glass .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
References
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