Ultrahuman Takes on Oura With its Ring Pro Smart Device
In Focus
- Ring Pro offers up to 15 days of battery life
- The smart ring has been redesigned to improve signal quality and data accuracy
- Ultrahuman has developed a biointelligence system to analyze health data
- Device users can access the system without a subscription
Ultrahuman has launched Ring Pro, a smart ring with extended battery life. According to Gadgets360, the wearable device maker has also redesigned the Ring Pro’s form factor as it takes on Oura in the U.S. market.
Ring Pro Will Start Shipping in March 2025
In the U.S, Ultrahuman will start shipping Ring Pro in March 2025. Buyers outside the U.S. can pre-order the smart ring. The new smart ring offers up to 15 days of battery life, compared to the four to six days that Ring Air offers. The wearable device retails at $479 and is Ultrahuman’s third-generation smart ring.
Besides Ring Pro, the smart ring maker also unveiled the Ultrahuman Jade biointelligence system. This system is capable of analyzing health data across Ultrahuman devices and services to provide personalized insights and suggestions. The intention is to provide users with actionable advice in real-time, rather than retrospective health summaries.
“Most AI tools today look backward at your data. Jade is built to react to your health in real-time and surface actions users can take,” CEO and Co-founder of Ultrahuman, Mohut Kumar said.
Kumar says Jade will be accessible to all users, including those who use Ring Air. Currently, the smart ring maker does not require users to subscribe to access the biointelligence system.
Ultrahuman launched Ring Pro months after Meta employees unveiled Stream, a smart ring that allows users to interact with an AI assistant, take notes and control music.
New Ring Comes With Redesigned Features
Ultrahuman has redesigned the smart ring in various ways to improve data accuracy. The company reworked Ring Pro’s heart-rate sensing architecture to enhance signal quality during sleep. The smart ring also features a dual-core processor to enhance on-device computing.
With these improvements, Ring Pro can store health data collected over 250 days. The smart ring weighs 5% to 6% more than Ring Air, which Ultrahuman introduced in July 2023 at a $349 price tag.
Another item that Ultrahuman unveiled alongside Ring Pro is a Pro Charger. The new charger comes with a 45-day battery life to facilitate on-the-go charging and allow for faster diagnostics and updates via direct connectivity. Additionally, the Pro Charger can support wireless charging through Qi, a standard used in most smartphones.
The Ultrahuman, Oura Patent Dispute
Last year, Ultrahuman faced challenges in the U.S. market after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled in favor of Oura in a patent dispute. The decision meant that the Indian startup could not increase its ring inventory in the country.
The FTC ruling was a big blow for Ultrahuman as the U.S. accounted for 45% of its daily active users globally. However, Ultrahuman has managed to grow its annualized revenue to $150 million despite the disruption in the U.S. market. The company’s new Ring Pro design is aimed at addressing Oura’s patent concerns.
