Circular, a wearables technology company, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Circular Ring 2, that is set to change the way health is monitored with two new additions: blood pressure and blood glucose trend monitoring. The intelligent ring, already a Kickstarter hit having raised over its target of $1 million, will make Circular a rival to Samsung and Oura in the smart ring market.
The Circular Ring 2 will have blood pressure monitoring by the end of 2025 through an over-the-air software update. It will employ Pulse Transit Time (PTT) technology, which measures time to travel in blood arteries. With the integration of electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, the ring will take spot blood pressure more precisely. The measurement process is quick, taking anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes, and gives users valuable information about how their daily activities affect their blood pressure.
In late 2026, the Circular Ring 2 will also include blood glucose trend monitoring, something that has previously been inaccessible to most wearable devices. This will be achieved by tracking the way light interacts with blood using PPG sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms. Even though this method will not replace traditional methods like finger sticks or continuous glucose monitoring, it can potentially give users non-invasive feedback about their glucose levels. This feature will allow users to visualize how diet, exercise, and sleep influence their glucose levels and use it as a valuable tool for health management.
Both parts are designed to be non-invasive, and this is attractive to consumers who do not want needles or ongoing monitoring devices. The non-invasive approach is one of the general trends with wearables, where convenience and simplicity are more important than ever.
The inclusion of these features makes the Circular Ring 2 a market leader in smart rings. Samsung and Apple, among others, have been trying out such technologies, but Circular is leading the way with its innovative approach. The absence of any subscription plan and all features being available for free straight out of the box is just an extra reason to purchase the Circular Ring 2.
The Circular Ring 2 is available to pre-order on Kickstarter for an early bird price of $239. This aggressive pricing combined with its advanced health features makes it an attractive option for anyone looking to indulge in cutting-edge wearable technology.
Overall, the Circular Ring 2 is a significant leap forward in wearables tracking health, offering consumers a comprehensive and non-invasive way of keeping tabs on key health metrics. As the market for smart rings continues to develop, Circular’s innovative approach is likely to become the standard for what can be achieved with such technology.
