We use technology to prevent tragedy in nearly every aspect of life—except where seconds matter most.
Everywhere you look, technology is helping us prevent accidents before they happen.
Cars brake before impact. Medical devices trigger alerts before vital signs crash. Even smart homes detect smoke, gas, and falls.
But in swimming pools—where the margin for error is measured in seconds—we’re still relying almost entirely on human eyes and whistles.
That’s no longer enough.
At WAVE, we’ve built the first real-time drowning prevention system trusted by YMCAs, schools, Parks & Rec and Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.
Our ultralight swimmer wearables detect prolonged submersion and instantly alert lifeguards - giving them precious seconds to intervene before a situation turns life-threatening.
These aren’t notifications. They’re early warnings.
And they’re changing the outcome.
Every lifeguard knows: entering the water is a serious event. But too often not enough of your staff knows when it happens.
WAVE’s lifeguard wearables solve that.
If a guard enters the pool, WAVE automatically notifies other staff, allowing for rapid coordination and immediate backup. Because even the best lifeguards work better with support—and in this job, no one should ever be alone in a crisis.
Organizations that have deployed WAVE are seeing more than just safer swimmers. They’re also earning recognition, building trust with families, and leading the way on aquatic safety.
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WAVE is award-winning, field-tested, and built for the mission of saving lives.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1–4, and one of the top threats for youth programs across the country.
Technology can change that. But only if it’s used.
We use tech to save lives everywhere else—in schools, in hospitals, in vehicles.
It’s time we use it in pools.
Discover how WAVE is reducing risk where it matters most.