LUMEN products are currently in development and not yet available for purchase. We're actively designing the technology, establishing partnerships, and building the infrastructure needed to bring these products to market. We're transparent about where we are in the journey because we believe in honest communication with potential partners and supporters.

We don't have a specific launch date yet. Our priority is building the technology right—with proper testing, safety validation, and partner feedback—rather than rushing to market. We're actively seeking grant funding, research partnerships, and institutional collaborators to support this development process.

We're seeking partnerships with educational institutions, research organizations, and child wellness experts. You can express interest through our contact form, and we'll keep you updated on pilot program opportunities, beta testing phases, and collaboration possibilities as we progress through development.

LUMEN is specifically designed for children's emotional regulation needs in educational settings. Unlike medical-grade biofeedback systems, we're creating wearable technology that's affordable, easy to use, and built around skill development rather than clinical treatment. The ergonomic design, evidence-based prompts, and child-centered interface reflect our commitment to supporting children's self-regulation capacity.

No. LUMEN products are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are wellness tools designed to support emotional awareness and self-regulation practices. We are not pursuing FDA approval as our products are positioned in the wellness technology category, not the medical device category.

HRV measures the variation in time between heartbeats and serves as an indicator of nervous system flexibility. Higher HRV generally indicates better stress resilience and emotional regulation capacity. HRV biofeedback has decades of research supporting its effectiveness for stress management and emotional wellness. LUMEN is designed to make this established science accessible to children in everyday settings.

Final pricing hasn't been determined yet. However, our commitment to equity means we're designing pricing models that work for under-resourced schools and families. We're exploring grant-funded programs, sliding-scale pricing, and institutional purchasing options to ensure access regardless of budget constraints.

The Sensory version includes haptic feedback (gentle vibrations) to guide breathing and emotional regulation exercises. The Analog version has a simpler display interface without haptic features, designed for children who may be sensitive to vibrations or who prefer a less stimulating experience. Both versions track HRV and provide real-time biofeedback.

Yes! We're developing the LUMEN Band Phi-Flex Series and Titanium Series for adults. These maintain the same heart-centered philosophy and HRV technology but feature designs appropriate for adult users, including professional finishes and EMF-free construction. These products are also in the pre-prototype phase.

Connect with us through the contact form to join our mailing list. We share development updates, partnership opportunities, and milestone achievements with our community. We believe in transparent communication throughout this journey and welcome supporters who want to be part of bringing LUMEN to life.

Privacy and safety are foundational to our design. We're building LUMEN with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliance as core requirements. Student data protection, parental consent processes, and institutional data ownership will be built into the system from the ground up.

Absolutely not. LUMEN is designed to complement—never replace—professional mental health support. Think of it as a tool that helps children practice self-regulation between therapy sessions or when professional support isn't immediately available. We see LUMEN as part of a comprehensive approach to child wellness, not a standalone solution.