Seoul-based VTouch Inc. has announced the world’s first-of-its-kind smart wearable ring, the WIZPR Ring. VTouch is among the world’s leading AI/deep learning companies and has showcased the ring at the recently held CES 2024, where it bagged the Innovation Award. The all-new WIZPR Ring comes with advanced AI capabilities to provide users with the unique ability to whisper commands discreetly.
According to the company, the device excels at filtering out background noise and responding exclusively to close-range speech. The ring signifies a significant leap forward in AI-powered wearable technology.
“AI-based conversational computing is expected to be the next big thing that goes beyond the limitations of ‘graphical user interfaces’ such as PCs and smartphones. With WIZPR RING, we aim to realise a conversational computing environment where you can interact with AI by talking to it with your voice anytime, anywhere, without having to look at a screen,” said SJ Kim, Founder & Co-CEO of VTouch.
The device effortlessly switches between various AI assistants using a button press or with the mention of a scenario-specific aid. Users can activate tailored interactions through a triple-press button or set a greeting using personal data. For discrete interactions, users can whisper commands. The device can also be connected using Bluetooth for quick and efficient conversation of spoken words to texts.
The WIZPR Ring is priced at $199 (about Rs 16,559) and is currently available for pre-order through a crowdfunding campaign. As an early bird supporter, the unit can be obtained at $139 (about Rs 11,566).
The makers claim that the ring offers seamless voice conversations through the ring and the user’s earphones. It is activated using a built-in proximity sensor and microphone and this eliminates the need to activate it via pressing buttons. The device unlocks almost instantly when brought close to the mouth, allowing immediate voice input without wake words, terminating recognition when away.
It comes with high-accuracy, noise-resistant proximity recognition and ensures privacy by isolating the user’s voice from the surroundings. It essentially picks up even the softest of whispers, allowing for a secure space for conversation. Besides, it also doubles up as a versatile digital assistant and can be paired with its smartphone app integrating a variety of AI tools and assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and more. The ring also grants control over smart home devices, listens to incoming texts, and several other services. This virtually eliminates the need to check the smartphone each time.
Source: The Indian Express
WIZPR Ring, the AI-powered smart ring with voice activation, translation, and more
