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Newhaptics is a microfluidic technology company that develops full-page digital braille and tactile graphics displays. It offers a tablet-like device that serves as a full-page tactile display, enabling blind users to access real-time digital content. Founded in 2018 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Newhaptics aims to expand education and employment opportunities for blind individuals through advanced tactile interfaces.

CubeWorks develops millimeter-scale wireless sensing solutions for real-time monitoring across diverse environments. The company offers the Cubisens platform, a family of ultra-small software-integrated sensors that measure temperature, imaging and pressure with units under a millimeter in size. The Cubisens system supports deploying multiple units together to tackle larger monitoring tasks and deliver mission-critical information exactly where it is needed. Founded in 2013 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, CubeWorks focuses on ultra-low-power circuitry to enable Internet of Things sensing across industries, including supply chain monitoring and environmental sensing, with a view toward scalable, dependable, and sustainable monitoring solutions.