Wearable technology is advancing further, and the latest breakthrough has been reported by startup firm CUDIS, which has launched its new range of health rings that go beyond simply tracking vital health metrics by incorporating an AI-powered coach to help users stay on top of their wellness objectives.
The majority of wearable technology available today simply tracks vital metrics such as steps taken or hours slept, but the latest health rings by CUDIS are designed to reward users for positive behavioral change by providing guidance through its AI agent coach. The health rings track a variety of health and behavioral metrics, including sleep quality, stress levels, physical activity, movement, and recovery status. By tracking these metrics and analyzing the data collected, the rings are capable of helping users understand how their daily activities affect their Pace of Aging (PoA), which refers to whether they are aging faster or slower than expected for their chronological age.
What makes CUDIS unique is that it leverages generative AI to provide personalized health strategies. The AI coach not only interprets the data but also provides users with customized strategies that include daily activities, exercise regimens, recovery strategies, and even supplement recommendations based on the user’s unique profile. In some instances, it can direct users to licensed medical professionals if the data indicates substantial trends such as poor sleeping patterns or high resting heart rates.
CUDIS also has a gamified reward system that provides users with digital health points for practicing healthy habits such as reaching step goals, maintaining consistent sleeping patterns, engaging in sports or exercise activities, and even interacting with the AI coach. These points can be redeemed in the ring’s marketplace for discounts on health-related products such as supplements and other wellness goods.
According to the company’s co-founder and CEO, Edison Chen, the idea is to make the practice of healthy habits more engaging and rewarding through sustained usage of the wearable device rather than occasional checks of the data collected. Chen also points out the strength of the AI system in spotting patterns related to health optimization, prompting users when they are trending in the wrong direction. This could mean advising users on lifestyle changes or facilitating access to professional help.
Since its first wearable device hit the market in 2024, CUDIS has managed to sell over 30,000 devices. Its accompanying app has gained around 250,000 users across more than 100 countries, showing significant adoption in North America, Europe, and Asia, where users are using the device to fine-tune their wellness routines using data rather than simply recording it.
Security and data protection are also important themes for CUDIS, and the company claims that user data is encrypted and stored on the Solana blockchain, in line with its overall positioning as a Web3 AI wellness brand. Although independent verification of these assertions has not been possible, the addition of blockchain technology is intended to provide a strong foundation for data ownership and privacy.
The wearables space is highly competitive, with established brands such as the Oura Ring and others seeking to extend further into AI-driven health insights. What CUDIS is banking on is a combination of AI-driven personalization and gamified rewards that make healthy living a more engaging and rewarding activity.
From a financial perspective, CUDIS has been strengthening its foundation over the past two years. In 2024, the company secured a $5 million seed funding round led by Draper Associates, with support from several blockchain-focused investment groups. It is also worth noting that the company has a Kickstarter campaign in the works for the near future to further increase exposure and adoption.
With its new line of health rings, CUDIS continues to move forward with a vision for wearable technology that serves as both a health companion and a proactive guide toward a healthier and more motivated individual than ever before.
