World’s Most Comfortable Sleep-Tracking Wearable
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Weighing as light as 2.4 grams, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR stands as the lightest smart ring* in the market today. Designed for enhanced comfort, this sleek device enables users to effortlessly monitor key health indicators such as sleep, movement, heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and skin temperature.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is compact, notch-less, ultra-thin, and boasts a smooth inner shell, ensuring unparalleled comfort throughout the day and night. With its minimal form factor, this wearable is specifically designed to be unobtrusive and much more comfortable during sleep than other bulky fitness devices.
We are delighted to unveil the Ultrahuman Ring AIR in an exclusive Black Mirror edition, tailored exclusively for our esteemed Kickstarter community. This meticulously crafted colour option is a testament to our deep appreciation for your invaluable support during this Kickstarter campaign.
In September 2022, Ultrahuman Ring was launched on Kickstarter, and it was a huge success with over 500k USD raised in funds, 1091% over its funding goal. 2500 Ultrahuman Rings were ordered, of which over 90% of the orders have been shipped.
The remaining undelivered rings are in transit or are lacking delivery-related information. We are working with the backers to get this to 100% and fulfil all the rings that have been ordered.
Ultrahuman Ring and the Ultrahuman Ring AIR are both powered by R1 technology that has the same PCB, battery, data and insights. The Ring AIR is a form factor variant and differs in terms of footprint (lighter) compared to the sturdier Ultrahuman Ring. Firmware/software updates for both variants will continue.
Kindly be advised that the actual product might vary from the images provided as they represent renders of the ring designs.
Engraving the Ultrahuman Ring AIR
We understand that a word isn’t just a word, it carries depth in the form of a name, or in the confluence of a memory and an experience. Etching words of significance onto the Ring AIR, you can now capture a fragment of emotion that resonates meaning in your life.
Get this word in 8 characters now engraved in the Ultrahuman Ring AIR‘s fighter jet-grade titanium outer shell.
A tangible reminder for all things you.
We will start shipping all rewards by October 2023, from our production facility in Bangalore, India.
After the Kickstarter campaign ends, within 1 week we will roll out surveys to all our backers requesting information regarding ring size, address and engraving. To those backers who are aware of their ring sizes, we will begin dispatch of the rings within 28 days of obtaining the survey results.
To those backers who are unaware of their ring sizes, we will initially ship the sizing kits to determine ring sizes. Once the ring sizes have been obtained, we will begin shipping the rings to them within a 28-day window.
We are providing Free Shipping globally for all orders placed via Kickstarter.
Please note:
Ultrahuman Ring AIR may be subject to taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country (“Import Fees”). The recipient of the shipment is the importer of record in the destination country and is responsible for all Import Fees and taxes. What this means is that the person who receives the package in their country has to pay for all the extra costs like taxes and import fees.
Ultrahuman Ring AIR’s minimal, ultra-lightweight form factor combines with powerful sleep algorithms to help you dream comfortably.
The sleep index is derived to help you understand the various sleep stages such as Deep sleep, REM sleep, Light sleep and being Awake. During different stages of sleep, different metabolic processes of the body occur for growth, repair, restoration, and maintenance.
In our fast-paced lives, we often tend to neglect sleep. But rest is just as important a factor in your health as any other. Keeping tabs on your sleep health can be hard, it’s just not possible to track your sleep hours manually and tracking sleep quality is whole another story!
This is where the Sleep Index comes in. We’ve designed the Sleep Index to be the one single metric you need to judge your sleep health, it gives you a holistic picture of your sleep quality using several contributors, ensuring you get the right amount of sleep. This way, when you wake up, you’ll feel fully rested, energised and ready to tackle whatever you put your mind to. Here are some of the contributors we factor into the Sleep Index and their roles:
- Sleep Efficiency: This is a measure of how much time your body spends resting and repairing while you’re in bed. Poor efficiency can indicate inadequate recovery even if you spend enough time in bed. Good efficiency indicates that your body is resting for most of the time you spend in bed. The Sleep Index helps you optimise Sleep Efficiency so that you get the most rest while spending the least time in bed.
- Total Sleep: It’s really important to get a minimum number of hours of uninterrupted sleep every night for your body to function properly and there are no shortcuts here. The exact number of hours can depend on your age, gender, genetics, physical activity levels and more. The Sleep Index makes sure you’re meeting these requirements.
- Restfulness: Provides an assessment of the overall quality of sleep, taking into account several parameters such as the number of wake times, duration of wakefulness, and sleep stage transitions, offering insights into the body’s restorative sleep cycles.
- Consistency: Assesses the consistency and alignment of an individual’s sleep timing with their natural Circadian Rhythm. This factor takes into account the regularity of bedtime, wake-up time, and sleep onset, offering insights into the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.
- HR Drop: Defined as the time your HR takes to drop to the lowest point during sleep. This is a marker of rest and recovery. Earlier the drop, better the recovery or more rested you will be.
- Timing: Early sleep timing or going to bed early means you will have more time during the night to sleep and your middle point of sleep will fall before 3 am. This helps users sync with the natural circadian rhythm driven by their environment (sunlight) and promotes better sleep discipline.
- Restoration Time: Comprised of two critical phases, Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and Deep sleep. Typically, Deep sleep occurs early in the sleep cycle, followed by REM sleep. To promote optimal restorative sleep, it is essential to follow a consistent sleep schedule and avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, alcohol, and marijuana later in the day.
Introducing Circadian Phase Alignment, a revolutionary way to sync with your body’s natural rhythm. Analyse temperature minima, align your lifestyle and optimise your sleep-wake cycle for improved cognitive function, energy levels, and hormone balance.
Experience Phase Advance with timely, actionable nudges for sunlight exposure and movement to shift your sleep schedule earlier.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is equipped with advanced features that enable the automatic detection of short naps. Whenever you take a nap that exceeds 25 minutes in duration, the ring prompts you with a nudge to confirm the nap. Once confirmed, the nap contributes to your sleep index and recovery score, providing valuable insights into your overall sleep quality and body’s rejuvenation.
It’s worth noting that if you happen to take a nap after 6 pm, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR takes into consideration the timing and incorporates it into the recovery score and sleep index of the following day. This ensures that the impact of late napping on your subsequent day’s recovery and sleep patterns is appropriately captured and considered in the data analysis.
Understand your body’s current state with the Recovery Score.
Derived from a blend of key metrics, including Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Heart Rate, and Skin Temperature, this score provides insights into various signals your body sends throughout the day, enabling a deeper comprehension of its needs.
Leveraging the power of heart rate variability (HRV), the recovery score serves as a valuable indicator of your body’s state.
Should the score identify a heightened state of stress, Ultrahuman’s extensive library of premium content will guide you towards tailored meditation, breathing exercises, or workouts. World-renowned trainers, coaches, and psychologists empower you with actionable insights and corrective measures to incorporate into your daily routine, fostering sustainable and holistic health.
We designed the Recovery Score to help you interpret the signals your body sends, enabling you to monitor your overall well-being.
- Sleep Quotient: Your body needs a minimum amount of rest to repair itself physically and mentally. Improper sleep can hinder your ability to function at your best. Sleep quality and duration are factored in to ensure you get enough sleep for your body to recover.
- HRV Form: HRV or Heart Rate Variability indicates your body’s adaptivity and mental state. Higher HRV is generally an indicator of better physical and psychological health. The Recovery Score takes your HRV patterns and deviations to decode your state of well-being.
- Skin Temperature: Your skin temperature is a crucial window into the internal state of your body’s physical health. For example, elevated temperature can indicate that your body is working harder than usual and this is an underlying issue. Temperature can also help identify illness and help you take appropriate steps to get better. Additionally, it is vital for measuring your body’s physiological states and responses to various factors, including exercise, stress, and illness. The correlation between HRV and recovery is pivotal to understanding the body’s recuperative capabilities and its readiness to take on another day.
- Movement Index: Getting sufficient physical activity is also required to keep your body systems at their peak. Proper physical activity in your lifestyle is linked to better physical health and improved mental health. Your overall movement trends are factored in, ensuring you don’t fall into a sedentary lifestyle.
The movement index has been formulated to help you understand your overall energy expenditure. The score is based on metabolic equivalent (METs) and depends on how much you move throughout the day rather than just your workout for a specific duration during the day.
More movement spread across the day enables better metabolism and cardiovascular functioning. The score is based on 100, with higher scores indicating more movement, more often.
- Metabolic Equivalents aka METs: They simply measure how much your body is working compared to when it’s at rest. METs are a great way to describe the energy intensity of your activity. For example, 1 MET is the energy your body spends at rest, in these terms, brisk walking is around 4 METs.
- Active Hours: Spending extended amounts of time sitting or standing causes harm to your body including lowered blood circulation. The index will help you stay active at least once per hour for more hours of the day.
- Inactive Time: The key to a healthy metabolism is that you don’t spend long periods being inactive. You’ll get timely nudges to start moving if a low activity is detected during the day so that there are no more excuses for being lazy!
- Steps: Based on your personal mobility levels, patterns, the number of steps you’ve taken and how you’re comparing to what’s expected based on your routine for the current hour of the day are factored into the index.
- Workout Mode: The Ultrahuman Ring AIR has a dedicated “Workout Mode” that enables precise heart rate tracking during active workouts. This feature provides users with valuable real-time information about their heart rate, helping them monitor and optimise their performance during exercise sessions. By tracking heart rate during workouts, users can gain insights into their cardiovascular response, track intensity levels, and make informed decisions to improve their fitness outcomes.
- Workout frequency & Volume: It’s also important to get a few higher-intensity workouts that get your blood pumping throughout the week. This metric counts the number of days you were active and the number of workouts you did to add a more long-term measure of your activity.
We are excited to introduce the innovative Stimulant Window Recommender, a groundbreaking feature integrated into the Ultrahuman app, specifically designed to optimise your stimulant consumption for enhanced productivity and sleep management.
The Stimulant Window Recommender was developed in response to the widespread use of stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and amphetamines to improve alertness and drive throughout the day. Recognizing the inseparable relationship between stimulant usage and the circadian cycle, we aimed to provide users with a comprehensive tool to make informed decisions about their stimulant intake.
This feature operates by breaking down your daily schedule into favourable times or “stimulant windows” during which the consumption of stimulants can effectively enhance productivity without negatively impacting sleep quality. It also considers the times when stimulant usage is permissible, taking into account individual circadian rhythms and lifestyle patterns.
By utilising advanced algorithms and personalised data, the Stimulant Window Recommender presents users with a curated list of popular caffeinated options that align with their specific time frames. As caffeine is the most commonly used stimulant with a notable impact on sleep due to its extended half-life, the focus is initially centred around caffeine recommendations.
With the Ultrahuman Ring AIR’s comprehensive health monitoring capabilities, including sleep tracking and circadian rhythm insights, the Stimulant Window Recommender becomes even more powerful. Users can now make informed choices about when and what type of stimulant to consume, taking into account their body’s unique needs and optimising their overall well-being.
Our mission is to empower users with cutting-edge technology and personalised insights to achieve their health and performance goals. The Stimulant Window Recommender is a testament to our commitment to providing a holistic approach to health and well-being, helping individuals maximise their productivity and enhance their sleep quality for a more fulfilling lifestyle.
Experience extended usage with the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, boasting an impressive battery life that lasts up to 6 days. Stay powered and connected throughout your daily activities without the hassle of frequent charging.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is designed for enduring rough usage conditions and workouts. The Ring AIR’s outer surface is made of a titanium body coated with tungsten carbide which is 5 times harder than tool steel. At the same time, comfort and minimalism are at the core of the product. This is ensured by the smooth inner shell of the ring that makes it comfortable during sleep and rest scenarios.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is specifically crafted to withstand demanding usage conditions. Constructed with a Titanium body and coated in Tungsten carbide, renowned for its exceptional hardness, this ring offers remarkable durability. Emphasizing comfort and minimalism, its smooth inner shell ensures a pleasant experience during sleep and rest periods.
Ultrahuman Ring AIR provides reliable water resistance up to ~330 feet. You can get your cannon balls in the pool or surf those waves, without any worry.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is available in 7 Sizes – US Size 6-12. A sizing kit will be sent to you before the final product is shipped to help place an accurate size.
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR comes with a wireless charging dock & a Type-C to Type-C cable.
To charge the Ring AIR, plug the charging dock into a power source with the help of the cable provided. The LED light on the charging dock will turn purple to indicate it’s ready for charging. Now, place your Ultrahuman Ring AIR on the charging dock. A white LED light on the charging dock will blink to indicate that your ring is charging properly. The Ultrahuman app helps you track the status of charging and indicates when the Ring AIR is fully charged.
Please note: It is advised to keep the ring charged between 30% and 80% for increased battery life.
UltrahumanX stands as an exclusive benefits and coverage program meticulously crafted to optimize your experience with all Ultrahuman products. By becoming an UltrahumanX member, you unlock a range of unparalleled advantages designed to elevate your interactions with our cutting-edge offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How long is the UltrahumanX plan valid?
Your UltrahumanX plan will be valid for a year from the time of purchase.
2. What products are covered under UltrahumanX
It applies to all primary products of the Ultrahuman platform— including the Ring AIR.
3. How does extended coverage work?
Your standard warranty will be extended to cover accidental damages, theft and loss on the Ultrahuman Ring AIR.
4. How do replacements work?
For the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, depending on the issue (e.g. manufacturing defect), we may choose to repair or replace the product. The Ring AIR can be replaced one time under the annual UltrahumanX coverage.
5. Can I extend my UltrahumanX plan?
While we are setting up more ways to do this, you can extend your UltrahumanX plan by repurchasing it within 15 days of expiry.
6. I lost my Ring AIR, how can I claim my replacement?
In the unfortunate case that you lost your ring, you can claim a replacement so long as you’re eligible. You should be eligible if you have bought the UltrahumanX coverage plan with the ring or separately within 30 days of your ring order. To file your claim, simply reach out to our support team, and help them validate the theft or loss incident with supporting documents.
There are many revolutionary upcoming features in the pipeline. In fact, to maintain transparency with our users, we have made our product roadmap public for anyone to see. Here are some of the highlights from the roadmap.
- Respiratory Rate: Going beyond traditional fitness tracking, Ultrahuman Ring AIR will provide recovery insights through this marker. By analysing your respiratory rate, the app will offer insights into breathing efficiency and recovery patterns during various activities. This information can be used to optimise breathing techniques, enhance endurance, and improve your overall recovery. Soon you will be able to understand your body’s response to physical exertion and make adjustments for better performance and well-being with respiratory rate tracking.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: Ultrahuman Ring AIR’s comprehensive approach to measuring cardiovascular fitness will soon include assessing your VO2 max, arterial stiffness & ageing. VO2 max represents the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during intense exercise. By measuring your VO2 max, the Ring AIR will provide insights into your cardiovascular endurance and fitness levels. Based on these insights, you will receive personalised recommendations tailored to your fitness goals, helping you to improve your cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Arterial stiffness indicates generalised thickening of your arterial wall which may give insight into high blood pressure or hypertension. Inflammatory arterial change can lead to dysfunction of the endothelial walls (a single cell layer that lines all blood vessels and regulates exchanges between the bloodstream and the surrounding tissues) and excessive deposition of lipids or fats in the walls.
- Apple HealthKit Update: In addition to integrating Resting Heart Rate (RHR), Body Temperature, and Heart Rate (HR) data metrics with Apple HealthKit, we are expanding our data-sharing capabilities to include sleep, steps, calories burnt, and standing hours. This enhancement will provide a comprehensive overview of users’ health and fitness data within the Apple HealthKit ecosystem. Furthermore, we are actively working on extending this update to Android users in the near future, ensuring a seamless experience across both platforms.
- Blood Pressure (Q4 2024): The Ultrahuman Ring AIR will enable users to conveniently and accurately measure their blood pressure levels. This feature will offer valuable insights into cardiovascular health, allowing users to track and manage their blood pressure in real-time. The ring’s unobtrusive form factor eliminates the need for bulky devices traditionally used for blood pressure monitoring, offering a seamless and effortless user experience.
1. Is wearing the ring long-term damaging to the skin?
One of the standout features of the Ring AIR is its hypoallergenic nature. This means that it is specifically designed to minimise the risk of allergic reactions or skin irritations, making it suitable for individuals with sensitive skin. The hypoallergenic properties of the product ensure that it is gentle and safe for prolonged usage, allowing users to enjoy its benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without any concerns about adverse skin reactions.
2. Can I wear the ring at the gym/while working out?
The ring is coated with a very hard & durable coating of Tungsten carbide on the outside and a smooth resin on the inside which ensures a combined benefit of durability and comfort. However, we do not recommend wearing your ring during a heavy-weight training workout/ carrying heavy metal objects as repetitive pressure and contact could leave a mark on the ring.
3. Can I wear the ring underwater?
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is water-resistant up to ~330 feet, allowing you to wear it while swimming, showering, and even scuba diving. However, we recommend avoiding continuous submersion underwater for more than 10 hours.
Our ongoing partnership with UAE Team ADQ, Team UAE Emirates, and Team Bahrain Victorious is driving athletic performance and recovery to new heights. By collaborating closely with these esteemed cycling teams, we are leveraging the power of the Ultrahuman Ring AIR to enhance their training and competitive edge. This lightweight and sleek wearable provides real-time insights on movement, sleep, and energy dynamics, enabling athletes to optimize their health and make informed decisions for superior performance. The Ring AIR’s intelligent activity and recuperation recommendations play a crucial role in balancing and maintaining their peak physical condition. Together, we are revolutionizing athletic performance and recovery, empowering these teams to excel in their pursuits and inspiring individuals worldwide to reach their full potential.
Ultrahuman is an exceptional fitness app that brings together workout science, mindfulness, and sleep in one comprehensive platform. It offers a unique approach akin to attending a masterclass, featuring 1000+ hours of content from renowned athletes, neuroscience experts, and psychologists from around the world. Notable celebrities such as Crossfit champion Kara Saunders, Celebrity trainer Kris Gethin are among the contributors.
The CGM data from Ultrahuman M1 and sleep, movement, and recovery indices from the Ultrahuman Ring AIR allow you to generate deep correlations and predictive insights to help improve your metabolic health in a more holistic and meaningful way. With combined data from the ring and the CGM, you get predictive insights based on your metabolic profile.
For instance, you have already logged a slice of Pizza in the past and it gave you a sugar spike. The next time you log a slice of Pizza, the app will nudge you to achieve personalised movement goals to manage the spike based on your unique profile and movement data, enabled only by the interplay of hardware of the Ring AIR and M1.
Please note: Ultrahuman M1 is not a part of any of the Kickstarter bundles and is separately sold by the company. You can learn about the product here.
Existing investors include Alpha Wave, Steadview Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Blume Ventures and Utsav Somani’s iSeed fund, and a range of other angel investors including Tiger Global’s Scott Schleifer.
Other influential leaders include Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase), Nithin Kamath (founder of Zerodha via Rainmatter), Preethi Kasireddy (ex-a16z), Groww founders (Harsh Jain, Lalit Keshre, Neeraj Singh and Ishan Bansal), Razorpay founder, Harshil Mathur and RazorpayX GM – Shashank Mehta, Akshay BD (founding team Uber India) and Tanmay Bhat (celebrity content creator and investor).