Rithmio

Rithmio was a Chicago-based company specializing in gesture and motion recognition software for wearable technology.

Founded in the early 2010s, Rithmio developed a software platform that enabled real-time detection and analysis of human motion. This technology was designed for integration into various products, including wearables, smartwatches, and connected sports equipment. The company's flagship product, Constellation, aimed to enhance wearables and connected clothing at the system-on-chip level. Rithmio EDGE served as an app layer compatible with Android devices and smartwatches, providing users with workout tracking and performance metrics. Rithmio primarily targeted consumer electronics companies, global fitness brands, and wearable-device manufacturers, helping them create innovative motion-based products. The company was also associated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and had raised approximately $3.65 million to $4.1 million in funding.