IIT-Madras tech startup develops smart ring with advanced health tracking

After smartwatches, it is now time for smart rings. An Indian tech startup, born out of the prestigious IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, has developed a smart ring equipped with advanced health tracking and contactless payments in addition to cuff-less blood pressure measurement.

Called ‘Ring One’, the smart ring represents a breakthrough innovation in wearable technology, the startup Muse Wearables said on Thursday, adding that the new wearable device is completely designed and produced in India with products already in the mass production stage.

Set for global launch on September 27, 2023, and in India on October 25, the product is now open for pre-reservations. The startup claimed that trained with 5 million data points from over 4,000 people, Ring One offers clinical grade accuracy for health information & offers cuff-less BP measurement for the first time in a ring.

Muse Wearables sells the world’s first payment-enabled hybrid smartwatches and is based out of Bengaluru with registered offices in Chennai, Singapore and the US.

“With its one-of-a-kind ‘Turn wheel’ interface and the charging case’s all-new ‘Magic Glyph’ interface, Ring One offers a truly unique experience that sets it apart from any other competitor smart ring in the market,” K L N Sai Prasanth, Co-Founder and CEO, Conzumex Industries, said.

George Francis, CTO, Muse Wearables, said Ring One is the most advanced health companion that can measure 6 different vitals - Heart Rate, Blood oxygen, Temperature, Respiratory rate, Heart Rate Variability and Blood Pressure.

Made with Titanium grade 2 and Ceramic (Zirconia), Ring One is lightweight yet very strong. Its multi-layered coating and diamond polishing ensure it has a beautiful finish and is scratch-resistant. The inner layer of the Ring is made with medical-grade epoxy to ensure users have an exceptional level of comfort during wear.

The company claimed Ring One comes with a battery life of up to seven days and with the charging case, the battery life is extended for up to a month.