A revolutionary biometric wearable device designed to predict and prevent domestic violence incidents before they happen. Using advanced sensors and machine learning, The Guardian provides a 20-30 minute early warning window to help save lives.
Founder, Neuro-Resilience Dynamics
"I survived domestic violence. That experience drove me to create something that could help others escape before it's too late. The Guardian isn't just technology—it's hope, wrapped in science and worn on your wrist."
The Guardian was born from personal tragedy and a determination to ensure no one else has to face the same horrors. Michelle Pinheiro, a survivor of domestic violence, channeled her experience into creating a life-saving technology.
As the founder of Neuro-Resilience Dynamics, Michelle assembled a team of neuroscientists, engineers, and domestic violence advocates to develop The Guardian—a wearable device that uses biometric monitoring and machine learning to predict violent episodes before they occur.
Our mission is simple: to give survivors and those at risk the power to protect themselves with technology that understands the physiological signs of impending danger.
The Guardian uses a graduated intervention approach, prioritizing de-escalation and user autonomy while ensuring safety when needed most.
Discreet vibration alerts and calming prompts sent directly to your device. Suggestions like "Time for a walk?" help you remove yourself from the situation.
Your pre-approved emergency contacts receive a discreet notification: "User is in a high-stress state. Please check in." Location shared if consented.
Automatic or manual dispatch of emergency services with your location and a pre-recorded message indicating a potential domestic violence incident.
Research shows that physiological changes occur 20-30 minutes before aggressive incidents. The Guardian monitors these markers in real-time.
Monitors heart rate and heart rate variability to detect sympathetic nervous system activation—the body's "fight or flight" response that precedes aggression.
Measures skin conductance levels (SCL) and non-specific skin conductance responses, which increase significantly during emotional and cognitive arousal.
Advanced accelerometer and gyroscope sensors detect sudden movements, falls, or physical struggles that may indicate a violent encounter.
Our Long Short-Term Memory model analyzes sequential biometric data, learning patterns unique to each user for personalized prediction with 94% accuracy.
Edge computing on your paired smartphone performs initial analysis, while cloud processing handles complex risk scoring in milliseconds.
All data is encrypted end-to-end. Raw biometric data is processed locally and deleted—only anonymized features are transmitted securely.
We understand the sensitive nature of domestic violence situations. The Guardian is designed with robust ethical safeguards to protect users from misuse.
All monitoring and alerting is opt-in and requires explicit, informed consent.
The device looks like a standard fitness tracker to prevent detection by abusers.
The paired app cannot be remotely accessed or controlled by third parties.
ML models are trained on individual data to minimize false alarms from normal stress.
Founded by Michelle Pinheiro, our organization is dedicated to using neuroscience and technology to protect survivors and prevent domestic violence.
Our Commitment
"Technology should empower, not surveil. Protection should liberate, not control."
We're looking for visionaries who want to be part of something bigger. Help us hire engineers, build the hardware prototype, and bring The Guardian to life. Be financially involved or own a piece of the future.
Own a stake in The Guardian's future. We're seeking seed investors who believe in using technology to save lives and want to be part of our journey from concept to market.
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