IIT-Linked Start-up’s Smart Ring for Health Tracking, Contactless Payments Set for Global Launch – News18

Founded out of the IIT Madras Incubation Cell, Bengaluru-based startup Muse Wearables has developed ‘Ring One,’ a wise ring geared up with superior well being monitoring options and contactless cost capabilities.

‘Ring One’ is scheduled for international launch on September 27, whereas its India launch will happen on October 25. However, the product’s web site is now open for pre-reservations. According to the corporate, ‘Ring One’ is not only a technological marvel, but additionally a testomony to the ‘Make in India’ marketing campaign because the product is totally conceived, designed, and assembled in India.

Ring One can measure six very important well being indicators, together with coronary heart fee, blood oxygen, temperature, respiratory fee, coronary heart fee variability, and blood stress. According to Muse Wearables, Ring One provides clinical-grade accuracy for well being data skilled with information from over 4,000 people.

George Francis, Chief Technology Officer at Muse Wearables, stated Ring One detects sleep and naps, analyses sleep levels, and provides personalised insights to assist enhance sleep. “It can also track your workouts and give you advanced metrics to optimise your fitness gains. It can measure the impact of your relaxation sessions and helps you with tailored insights to reduce your stress levels.”

However, it also offers the convenience of contactless payments. Apparently, with a simple wave of the palm, users can complete transactions effortlessly. The company stated that it has partnered with major payment networks, including MasterCard, VISA, and Rupay, to make Ring One payments accessible worldwide and such payments can be made in India, the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Singapore, and the UAE.

Features of ‘Ring One’

10 times lighter than a smartwatch for comfortable 24/7 wear:

• Accurate health data measurement.

• Discreet and stylish design.

• Distraction-free operation.

• 24/7 health tracking with up to 7 days of battery life.

• Convenient payments at the fingertips.

• Cuff-less blood pressure measurements.

Ring One boasts a unique design with a “Turn Wheel” interface and an innovative “Magic Glyph” interface on its charging case. In terms of the Turn Wheel, with a simple turn of the outer band of the smart ring, users can switch between various modes such as a turn to the left can start a workout mode or a turn to the right can enable a secure payment option. Magic Glyph conveys the charging levels and acts like a countdown timer, a sleep alarm or an indicator to notify about the start of a wind-down time.

Additionally, made with Titanium Grade 2 and Ceramic (Zirconia), it is lightweight yet very strong. The ring is water-resistant up to 100 metres, allowing users to swim and shower without removal. This unique accessory is available in silver, black, gold and rose gold variants, with 18K gold versions planned as limited editions.

It should be noted that Muse Wearables, which has registered offices in Chennai, Singapore, and the US, specialises in payment-enabled hybrid smartwatches and currently serves nearly 30 countries through a direct-to-consumer business model. This startup was founded by graduates of IIT Madras and NIT Warangal and is funded by prominent investors.

KLN Sai Prasanth, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, of Conzumex Industries, which operates the brand ‘Muse Wearables,’ said: “The innovative technology that has gone into Ring One makes the benchmark for the Smart Ring industry all over the world. 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.”