First-Ever Atrial Fibrillation Detector Designed for Smart Rings

Wearable technology has evolved far beyond simple step counting. Today, wearables like smartwatches and smart rings can continuously monitor health metrics such as sleep patterns, heart rate, and overall wellness. These devices empower users to gain insights into their bodies, stay motivated to maintain health, and receive personalized health information.

Ultrahuman, the maker of the Ring AIR health tracker, has introduced PowerPlugs, a platform enabling users to select specific apps for tracking various aspects such as caffeine intake, jet lag, and ovulation.

Additionally, with the introduction of the AFib Detection app, the Ring AIR has become the world’s first smart ring capable of identifying atrial fibrillation, a common irregular heart rhythm.

Customizing Health with PowerPlugs

“At Ultrahuman, we believe health is not one-size-fits-all,” said Mohit Kumar, founder and CEO of Ultrahuman. “That’s why we developed PowerPlugs, allowing users to customize their health and wellness priorities. We’re introducing our initial PowerPlugs with a groundbreaking feature, AFib detection. This life-saving technology has received medical approval in select markets, and we’re actively expanding into new markets with regulatory approvals every few weeks.”

The PowerPlugs platform is accessible through the Ultrahuman app, available for download from the Mac App Store and Google Play. The following apps are currently offered on the platform.

Caffeine Window

Is your coffee intake disrupting your sleep? The Caffeine Window app enables users to monitor and optimize their stimulant consumption throughout the day. By understanding how your body reacts to different stimulants, the app recommends the optimal times to enjoy your coffee so you can enhance alertness without compromising your nighttime rest.

Vitamin D

Sunlight provides the best natural source of vitamin D, essential for strong bones, muscles, and overall health. The Vitamin D app calculates the ideal times for outdoor exposure based on skin type, location, and current UV index. This ensures you receive the right amount of safe sun exposure. Real-time tracking and safety alerts prevent excessive exposure, reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Jet Lag

The Jet Lag app integrates personal travel schedules, sleep patterns, and individual chronotypes with evidence-based strategies—such as light exposure, melatonin, caffeine management, and strategic napping—to create a personalized plan for combating jet lag. The plan includes pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip schedules to effectively reset your circadian rhythm.

Circadian Rhythm

This app offers personalized guidance on optimizing your daily routine according to your circadian rhythm. It recommends ideal times for exposure to natural light, exercise, and winding down in the evening to enhance energy levels, improve sleep quality, and promote overall health.

Weight Loss

The Weight Loss app provides real-time glucose monitoring, meal planning, and tracks calorie expenditure throughout the day. It synchronizes with automated food logging to offer a comprehensive view of calorie intake versus expenditure, aiding users in maintaining a balanced diet and achieving their fitness goals.

Cycle Tracking

Designed for individuals who menstruate, the Cycle Tracking app offers a detailed overview of menstrual cycle phases and predicts future cycles. It provides information about fertility windows, enabling informed decisions about reproductive health.

Ovulation

The Ovulation app helps increase chances of conception by identifying the most fertile days. Alternatively, it assists in natural family planning by tracking ovulation periods. Continuous monitoring also alerts users to potential reproductive health concerns.

Pregnancy Mode

Tailored for pregnancy, the Pregnancy Mode app offers customized advice on nutrition, physical activity, and essential health metrics to support optimal health for both the expecting parent and developing baby.

Ultrahuman plans to introduce numerous additional apps in the future.

“Over the next few years, we anticipate thousands of applications to be developed using Ultrahuman’s extensive health data platform,” said Kumar. “Essentially, your Ultrahuman Ring will continue to improve over time following your purchase.”

The company is also granting developers access to raw PPG (photoplethysmogram), accelerometer, and temperature data streams from the Ring AIR to encourage the development of customized algorithms using UltraSignal, the Ring AIR’s developer platform.

Curious about how the Ultrahuman Ring AIR compares to other smart rings? In a July 2024 article titled “The best smart rings you can buy: Expert tested,” ZDNet reviewed the Ring AIR alongside the Oura Ring Gen3, Samsung Galaxy Ring, RingConn Smart Ring, and Amazfit Helio Ring. The Ring AIR was awarded the title of “Best subscription-free smart ring,” praised for its AI-driven data insights, comfort, and durable, scratch-resistant material. It closely trailed the Oura smart ring in rankings.

Here are the specifications for those interested in the Ultrahuman Ring AIR: it features space-grade titanium coated with tungsten carbide, weighs 0.08 oz/2.4 g, is water-resistant up to 330 ft/100 m, includes low-energy Bluetooth connectivity, supports wireless charging, offers up to six days of battery life, and is available in 10 sizes ranging from 5 to 14, with color options including matte grey, aster black, space silver, and bionic gold.

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