# Scientific-Grade Smart Rings
The 'Iris' Smart Ring Offers Actionable Insights into Health

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-16 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-smart-ring
References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smart-ring-16-02-2023/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iris-smart-ring/iris-smart-ring-elevate-style-embrace-self-awareness)

The 'Iris' smart ring is an intelligent, style-conscious wearable developed by a team of researchers that aims to bring advanced healthcare technology to the consumer. The ring maintains a stylish design that looks like a traditional piece of jewelry, but is equipped with a six Iris PPG modules to capture data and relay it to the user's smartphone. A total of six photodetectors and 18 LEDs are also incorporated into the compact wearable, which comes in at under four-grams.

The 'Iris' smart ring captures data related to heart health, blood oxygenation, calories burned, steps taken, respiration rate, body temperature, blood pressure, stress sleep and even fertility. The ring has a battery inside that will last for up to three days with a recharge taking just 20 to 40-minutes.