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Ultrahuman’s Smart Ring Takes Aim at Oura’s Crown
In a bid to dethrone market leader Oura, Ultrahuman has unveiled its new smart ring, the Ring Air, which offers advanced health monitoring features without a paid subscription.
The Ring Air is equipped with sensors that track vital signs such as heart rate, sleep patterns, and body temperature. It also features an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat.
But what sets the Ring Air apart from its competitors is its unique business model. Unlike Oura, which charges users for access to advanced health insights, Ultrahuman offers all core features for free. Additional services, such as metabolic tracking and blood testing, are available as paid bolt-ons through the company’s PowerPlug platform.
The PowerPlug platform allows third-party developers to build apps that integrate with the Ring Air, providing users with a range of additional features and services. These can include personalized health advice, workout plans, and even on-demand blood testing.
Ultrahuman’s CEO, Kumar, emphasized that the core features of the Ring Air will remain free, while paid services will be limited to those that require manual intervention or incur third-party costs. The company also ensures user data privacy by sending de-identified and anonymized data to third-party developers.
Key Features:
- Advanced health monitoring capabilities
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) for AFib detection
- Free core features with optional paid services through PowerPlug
- Third-party apps available on the PowerPlug platform
Conclusion:
Ultrahuman’s Ring Air is poised to shake up the smart ring market, offering users a comprehensive health monitoring experience without the need for a subscription. With its innovative business model and commitment to user data privacy, the company is well-positioned to take on industry leader Oura and establish itself as a major player in the space.
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- Biotech & Health
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- India
- Smart ring Afib
