The Era of Collecting Body Data through Your Finger Has Arrived!? The Technology & Fashionability of the Smart Ring "SOXAI RING" that METI Is Focusing On
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A ring weighing just a few grams now informs you about your health condition. This is about the increasingly popular "smart ring" in recent years.
The self-condition management smart ring "SOXAI RING 1," developed and sold by "SOXAI," is at the forefront of this field.
How does a smart ring support health management, and how is it different from smartwatches like the Apple Watch and Fitbit?
I spoke with Atsuki Mitsuyori, the Vice President and COO/CFO at SOXAI, Inc..
PROFILE
Atsuki Mitsuyori
SOXAI Inc. Vice President COO / CFO
A founding member of the health tech venture "SOXAI." Leads overall business areas including marketing, finance, public relations, customer service, and business development. Recently focused on duties as CFO.
What is the Smart Ring "SOXAI RING 1"?
The "SOXAI RING 1" is a ring-shaped device measuring 7.6mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness, and weighing approximately 3g. It has a somewhat chunky silver ring appearance.
"SOXAI RING 1" starting from 35,980 yen (tax included)
While smart rings come equipped with various functions like cashless payments, IoT device control, and calls, the primary function of the "SOXAI RING 1" is to collect and analyze personal health data, or "PHR = Personal Health Record." Mitsuyori explains:
"By wearing it on your finger, it captures health data such as heart rate, heart variability, blood oxygen levels, and body surface temperature, and calculates sleep, stress, and activity states based on that data. The dedicated app on your smartphone also alerts you to any signs of discomfort or illness."