Powering the first ear-worn AI/ML platform with app and web experiences
About the project
OmniBuds originated as a research initiative at Bell Labs, where the team developed the core technology behind the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML platform for real-time physiological monitoring.
The device integrates advanced biosensors with machine learning to capture and analyze vital signs such as heart rate, respiration, and oxygen saturation. OmniBuds set out to transform this breakthrough into a market-ready product for healthcare, wellness, and fitness applications.
Challenge
The client needed to turn breakthrough hardware into a credible product. Early app prototypes lacked clear flows, firmware changes significantly slowed testing, and there was no digital presence for investors or strategic partners. Our task was to bridge R&D with a market-ready experience.
Our process
At every phase, we focused on translating a research-driven ear-worn AI/ML concept into a launch-ready product through disciplined design and digital execution.
Results
Our work helped OmniBuds transform complex research hardware into a functional, testable, and clearly positioned product ecosystem. The project accelerated validation, improved stakeholder alignment, and prepared the concept for early partner and investor conversations.
- Full ecosystem built in 9 months
- Delivered UI screens 50+
“Halo Lab turned OmniBuds from a research prototype into a refined, cohesive digital experience. Their precision and creative discipline brought clarity to a complex earable platform.”
Co-Founder & CTO, OmniBuds
Our approach
We shaped a fast, flexible workflow grounded in real-device testing. This allowed us to progress quickly, even as the hardware and requirements evolved.
