Ex-Ultrahuman VP raises $5.5M for AI agent-control wearable startup Aina

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Ultrahuman's former hardware vice president has founded a new startup called Aina, securing $5.5 million in funding. Unlike conventional wearables that primarily record biometric data, Aina's devices are designed to actively control AI agents. The company is preparing to pilot its first device in the coming weeks. The funding signals growing investor interest in hardware that goes beyond passive data collection to enable direct human-AI interaction.

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