Ultrahuman’s betting on a revamped ring to recapture the US market after the Oura controversy

Ultrahuman on Friday unveiled a new smart ring with longer battery life and a redesigned design, as the Bengaluru-based wearable maker seeks to revive its US business that was crippled last year by a patent dispute with partner Oura.

Ring Pro, Ultrahuman’s third generation smart ring, offers up to 15 days of battery life – compared to four to six days. Ring Air – and the price is $479. It will be available to order worldwide, except the US, with shipping starting in March.

Ultrahuman’s US business collapsed in October 2025 after the US International Trade Commission – the federal agency that handles trade disputes – ruled on behalf of Oura on the patent dispute. The decision prevented the startup from importing new rings into the country, although existing stocks continued to be sold. The beating was great. The US accounted for about 45% of Ultrahuman’s nearly 700,000 daily users worldwide, according to founder and CEO Mohit Kumar.

In August 2025, Ultrahuman too filed a separate patent infringement lawsuit against Oura in the Delhi High Court, where the matter is still pending.

Meanwhile, to use Oura’s patent, Ultrahuman developed the Ring Pro with a new design, Kumar told TechCrunch, adding that the device has been submitted to US Customs and Border Protection for approval. US Customs and Border Protection for approval to ensure they can be imported into the country legally.

Despite the disruption in the US, Ultrahuman is operating at an annual cost of $150 million, Kumar said. They recorded $64 million in operating income for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The startup remains profitable after tax, although margins are expected to be reduced due to litigation, tax, and restructuring costs, he added.

Along with the new ring, Ultrahuman launched Jade, a true “biointelligence” system that analyzes user health data from its devices and services to generate insights and recommendations.

Kumar said Jade was designed to go beyond health briefs and address real-world, actionable issues.

“A lot of AI tools these days look back at what you get,” he said. “Jade is designed to adapt to your health in real-time and user engagement.”

Kumar said Jade will be available to all Ultrahuman users, including those using the old Ring Air, and currently does not require registration.

The Ring Pro features a built-in heart rate sensor for optimal sleep performance and a new dual-core processor to improve data accuracy and computing performance on the device. The device can store up to 250 days of health and weighs about 5% to 6% more than the Ring Air, which was launched in July 2023 at $349.

Ultrahuman has also introduced a Pro Charger with a battery life of up to 45 days to facilitate charging on the go and enable quick updates and notifications via direct connections. The charger also supports wireless charging via Qi, the same standard used by most modern smartphones.

Women account for about 68% of Ultrahuman’s users, up from about 65% last year, Kumar said, reflecting strong adoption of women’s health startups.

Ultrahuman also offers subscription services on its main platform, including a training and recovery program called PowerPlugs, a Blood Vision metabolic panel, Ultrahuman Home, and offers continuous glucose monitoring. Subscriptions contribute about 16% of Ultrahuman’s revenue, while Blood Vision accounts for about 5% to 6% of the business, Kumar said.

Ultrahuman’s main markets include the UK, Canada, Australia, and India, Kumar told TechCrunch, with the latter contributing about 8% to 9% of total revenue after recent investments in local customer support.

Global shipments of smart rings are set to grow nearly 80% year-on-year in 2025, driven by demand for wearables with high sleep and long battery life, said Anshika Jain, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research. Oura continues to lead with two-thirds of the market, while Ultrahuman takes second place.

Jain added that future leaders in this category will be defined by sensor accuracy, AI-driven recognition, and natural integration.

IDC’s exclusive figures show global shipments of smartwatches to rise nearly 30% year-on-year in Q3 2025 to nearly 1 million units, driven by demand for screen-free exercisers, said Navkendar Singh, vice president at IDC India. Ultrahuman captured about 25% of the market at the time, according to IDC.

Founded in 2019, Ultrahuman has raised nearly $55 million to date and counts Alpha Wave Incubation, Blume Ventures, Steadview Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners among its investors.

Ultrahuman, Kumar said, is developing additional products to support demand for the Ring Pro in the coming months.