Choosing the right size for a smart ring can be a real headache, with customers needing to use sizing kits before purchasing.
Patents reveal that companies are developing smart rings that can automatically adjust their size.
Such a solution could make smart rings more user-friendly while also lowering manufacturing costs.
Smart rings have been on the market for a while, but they’ve recently started to gain real traction with consumers. Not only are specialized brands like Oura leading the charge, but major tech giants are also taking notice. Samsung just launched its Galaxy Ring, and there are whispers that other phone makers like Apple and Xiaomi are in the race to launch their own smart rings.
One of the major hurdles for smart rings is that, unlike wrist wearables, they can’t simply be one size fits all. Ring sizes are notoriously inconsistent, forcing companies to offer a wide range of sizes to attract as many buyers as possible. The new Oura Ring 4 and the Galaxy Ring both come in almost ten different size options. That’s a lot of rings to manufacture, and it makes the whole buying process more complicated.