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Upright is a training wearable device worn on a person's upper or lower back to correct their posture. It is produced and distributed by Upright Technologies. The Israeli company launched the product in 2015, following its development in Tel Aviv, Israel. The smart wearable device has been referred to as both a wearable and trainable tech.
The consumer device is designed to improve the wearer's posture by vibrating on the user's upper or lower back until they correct their posture. The device is paired with a free smartphone app for iOS or Android, so that the user can track the progress and receive a score each time the device is used. The recommended use varies from user to user, but typically should be worn between 5 minutes and an hour. Once the device has been used, it is suggested that it forms a new habit of good posture by building core strength and increasing one's awareness, so that good posture remains, even when the device isn't being used.
Upright has received positive reviews in TechCrunch, Inc. magazine and Scientific American, as well as community notoriety amongst the Amazon reviews community.