Samsung launches health, fitness tracking ring
Technology
The Galaxy Ring focuses on providing holistic health insights
(Web Desk) - At its highly anticipated Unpacked event on July 10, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Ring, a revolutionary wearable designed to redefine health and fitness tracking.
“The latest additions to our wearables portfolio integrate Samsung’s most advanced technologies and innovations, enabling you to take control of your health and wellness with preventative healthcare solutions,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
The company hopes to capitalize on the growing interest in health and fitness tracking with its smart rings.
HOLISTIC HEALTH INSIGHTS
The Galaxy Ring focuses on providing holistic health insights, starting with sleep. Leveraging Samsung’s best-in-class sleep analysis and a powerful sleep AI algorithm, the ring offers a detailed understanding of sleep patterns, including sleep score, snoring analysis, movement during sleep, sleep latency, and heart and respiratory rate.
“You won’t even notice while it collects insights on the quality of your sleep. Then get personalized tips and suggestions for how to improve. Plus, snore detection,” says the company on its website.
Besides, the ring’s Cycle Tracking feature allows users to monitor their menstrual cycle through overnight skin temperature monitoring.
Galaxy AI plays a crucial role in the ring’s functionality, generating a detailed health report encompassing various metrics. A standout feature powered by Galaxy AI is the “Energy Score.
This innovative metric evaluates users’ physical and mental states based on four key factors: Sleep, Activity, Sleeping Heart Rate, and Sleeping Heart Rate Variability.
By analyzing this data, the Galaxy Ring can provide personalized recommendations to help users optimize their energy levels and overall health.
Additionally, the Galaxy Ring integrates with Galaxy smartphones, allowing users to control their phones through gestures. With its comprehensive features and user-friendly design, the Galaxy Ring represents a significant step forward in wearable health technology.
The Galaxy Ring boasts a minimalist aesthetic and lightweight build, weighing as little as 2.3 grams, making it comfortable for continuous wear.
Crafted from durable Grade 5 titanium, the ring is available in nine sizes and three elegant colors: Titanium Black,
Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold. Moreover, its 10ATM water resistance ensures it can be worn confidently in any environment.
Powered by advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence, the Galaxy Ring offers up to seven days of battery life on a single charge.
It also comes with a specially designed charging case that not only replenishes its battery but also adds a touch of elegance with its aesthetic LED lighting.
“LED lights help you know how far along the Galaxy Ring is in its charging cycle,” explained the company.
CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL
However, such data collection devices are not free from drawbacks, especially in relation to menstrual cycles.
“The concern is that health data stored in period-tracking apps could be used to infer whether the user has had an abortion in order to prosecute them in states where abortion is now banned,” stated the National Center for Biotechnology Information in its report.
That said, although smart rings have been around for some time, the entry of Samsung into this niche segment can be a big boost to the market.
