Haelo Health provides a discreet smart ring that passively monitors vital signs and motion to automatically detect emergencies like falls or abnormal heart rhythms. It then alerts designated contacts with the wearer's location and health data, ensuring timely assistance without manual activation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, often lack a proactive and discreet method for summoning assistance during emergencies. Traditional personal emergency response systems can be obtrusive, require manual activation, and may not continuously monitor vital health indicators, leading to delayed or missed critical alerts.
Solution
Haelo Health offers a smart ring designed for passive health monitoring and automatic emergency alerting. The device continuously tracks physiological data and motion patterns, utilizing onboard sensors to detect potential emergencies such as falls or abnormal vital signs. Upon detection, it automatically notifies a pre-selected network of trusted contacts, providing them with the wearer's location and relevant health metrics. This approach ensures timely intervention without requiring the wearer to manually activate an alert, offering enhanced safety and peace of mind. The ring's discreet design and long battery life facilitate continuous wear and reliable operation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals requiring continuous health monitoring and emergency support, such as the elderly, those with chronic medical conditions, or individuals living alone. It also targets their caregivers and family members seeking a reliable and unobtrusive safety solution.
Features
- Continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), finger temperature, and motion patterns.
- Passive emergency detection algorithms for falls, abnormal heart rhythms, and lack of movement.
- Automatic, user-initiated alerts to designated trusted contacts via a smartphone application.
- Real-time transmission of wearer's location and current health data to alert recipients.
- Up to 20-day battery life on a single charge, with rapid charging capabilities.
- Waterproof (IP68 rated) design for 24/7 wear, including during showers and swimming.
- Discreet, jewelry-like form factor that does not require manual button presses for alerts.
- Optional escalation protocols to notify backup contacts or professional services if initial alerts are not acknowledged.
- Smartphone connectivity for initial setup and alert relay, with wearer-independent operation post-setup.
- Data encryption and secure storage compliant with privacy standards.