Lockheed Martin invests in Re:Balans® hydration monitoring wearable

Mode Sensors (MODE) has signed a $1.78 million contract with Lockheed Martin to test and co-develop advanced wearable hydration monitoring technology for cockpit environments. The partnership includes financial investment, knowledge transfer, and engineering collaboration from Lockheed Martin. 

Enhancing Pilot Safety and Performance

Hydration plays a critical role in mission success and safety in military aviation. Even 1% dehydration can impair cognitive and physical performance, reducing g-force tolerance, increasing cardiac stress, and affecting decision-making, memory, and attention. 

Integrating Hydration Data into Pilot Monitoring Systems

The collaboration aims to integrate real-time hydration data into Lockheed Martin’s pilot health monitoring systems for pre-flight preparations, in-flight safety, and post-flight recovery. This advancement will enhance pilot performance and mitigate risks associated with dehydration. “Access to real-time hydration data will allow aviators to proactively manage hydration, avoid physiological events, and optimize performance,” said Keith Higginbotham, Associate Fellow, Aviation Physiology, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. 

“This collaboration with Lockheed Martin validates our technology and accelerates our development efforts. It positions us to explore new markets, from industrial worker safety to sports and consumer applications,” said Gøran van den Burgt, CEO of Mode Sensors.