Circul Ring: Bridging the gap with its stretchable design

A plethora of smart ring campaigns have launched recently via crowdfunding platforms. The most recent additions include Ringo, Vera Ring and WHSP Ring. Now we can add one more name to this list – Circul Ring. Just launched on Indiegogo, the most novel thing about the device is its stretchable design.

While we are waiting for the big brands to get moving with their smart offerings, the lesser-known names are keeping us occupied. To remind, Zepp Health is due to launch the Amazfit Helio Ring in the Spring, and the Samsung Galaxy Ring is due to land this Summer.

Circul Ring’s Indiegogo debut

Ann interesting smart ring has launched today on Indiegogo. It promises to track the usual health metrics such as activity, sleep, blood oxygen, heart rate, HRV, and stress. Beyond that, the thing will also keep tabs on temperature changes and offer continuous blood pressure monitoring. The last item on this list is particularly intriguing as we are yet to see a smart ring that does this with any sort of success.

Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets

As they say, the proof will be in the pudding. Until real-world tests come in, we are cautious on whether the ring will deliver on all its promises, particularly as the campaign is promising medical-grade measurements.

Stretchable design

Another interesting aspect of this ring is its design. According to the product page, the device has an adaptive sensor and form-factor which allows for a perfectly snug fit on your finger. Put simply, you can stretch the thing and shrink it – as best illustrated by the short video clip below. This feature should help with health tracking accuracy.

Regardless, the ring will be offered in a choice of sizes. Presumably, the stretching part only goes so far.

The device has an all-metal shell and is built from Aerospace-Grade materials. This is coupled with a 5 ATM water-resistance rating. No word yet on battery life – but most recent smart ring offerings come in at around 4-7 days between charges.

In this case, such battery life might be optimistic. We say this due to the promise of a one-second data update cycle. High sampling rates help with tracking accuracy, but they are very power-draining.

As far as price, early Indiegogo backers can enjoy a 42% discount. If all goes well, the $159 spent should get you a ring in a choice between black, silver, and dark gray by July.

What’s not entirely clear from this campaign whether the company behind this ring is Bodimetric, the makers of Circul+ which launched to mixed reviews a few years ago. Also, the funding goal of just $742 seems a bit suspect. Surely you need more than that to design and launch a smart ring! Unless the Indiegogo campaign is purely to raise awareness.

Price: $159 and up

Funding total:
$24,963 raised, funding goal $742

Estimated delivery: July 2024
30 days left in the campaign

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