Technology | Sway

The Science & Technology Behind Sway

Plant-derived extracellular vesicles. Heat-free ultrasonic nebulization. Scientifically proven.
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Heat-free and toxin-free

We use ultrasonic nebulization to generate a fine inhalable mist without heat. By avoiding combustion and thermal degradation, our platform is designed to reduce exposure to heat-generated byproducts and preserve delicate plant-based particles that are 100% natural and derived from fruits.

Behavioral withdrawal

Quitting is extremely behavioral. Sway is built as a nicotine-free replacement ritual that keeps the inhale–pause–reset pattern, helping users step away from vape habits without reinforcing nicotine dependence. In times when vapers crave to reach for a vape pen, they can reach for sway instead.

User-friendly

Sway is engineered for real life: portable, simple, and consistent. Our device is designed to keep the physical characteristics of a vape while offering novel therapy. Our nebulizer is small and compact, can be self-refilled with various formulas, and can be charged with
USB-C compatibility.

Localized treatment

Sway is designed for inhaled, lung-first delivery, focusing the experience in the respiratory pathway rather than the whole body. Our research explores deposition and cellular uptake as a foundation for targeted, preclinical evaluation. By offering localized treatment, we minimize side-effects.

The harmful mechanisms of vaping

Hover to learn about what happens to your lungs when you vape

Inflamm-ation

Irritants in aerosol can activate immune signaling, leading to airway inflammation, a common pathway behind irritation and reduced lung comfort.

DNA damage

Oxidative stress and reactive chemicals can harm cellular DNA. Over time, this can interfere with normal cell function and stress-repair pathways.

Cell

death

When stress is severe, airway epithelial cells can undergo apoptosis or other cell-death pathways, weakening the lining that protects the lungs.

Heavy metals

Some aerosols may contain trace metals (often linked to device components). Metal exposure can add to oxidative stress and irritate lung tissue.

Aldehydes

When liquids are heated, they can form aldehydes (carbonyls), reactive compounds that can irritate airway tissue and contribute to oxidative damage.

Infections

Vaping may reduce normal airway defenses (like immune signaling and clearance), which can make the respiratory system more weak to infections.

ROS

Vape aerosols can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) in airway cells, which stresses mitochondria and can trigger injury and inflammation.

Our solution

A revolutionary ultrasonic nebulization platform that delivers plant-derived bioactives to heal lung damage caused by vaping and support behavioral withdrawal.

Hover over the red dotted hotspots to view real microscopy images from our research!

Ultrasonic nebulization enables heat-free aerosolization of plant-derived EVs, producing inhalable droplets that deposit in the alveolar region and are efficiently taken up by lung epithelial cells.

EV treatment reduces oxidative stress-driven signaling while activating pathways that promote cell survival, repair, and re-entry into the cell cycle. This promotes lung epithelial recovery following vaping-induced lung injury.

Transcriptional reprogramming

Patented technology

Uptake by lung epithelial cells

Ultrasonic nebulization

Natural plant-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs)

EV treatment

Damaged cell

Mist

Plant-derived
EVs liquid

Alveoli