INS 130.530 Smart Ring

The project aims to develop a smart ring integrating novel optical sensors for micromotion detection, tied to early detection of neurodegenerative diseases and stress.

Factsheet

  • Schools involved School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Institute(s) Institute for Human Centered Engineering (HUCE)
  • Research unit(s) HuCE / SCI-Mobility Lab
  • Strategic thematic field Thematic field "Humane Digital Transformation"
  • Funding organisation Innosuisse
  • Duration (planned) 15.02.2026 - 15.11.2027
  • Head of project Prof. Dr. Bertrand Dutoit
  • Partner Senbiosys SA
  • Keywords Smart Ring, wearables, Parkinson, Alzheimer, chronic stress, preventive healthcare

Situation

The project aims to develop a smart ring integrating novel optical sensors for micromotion detection, tied to early detection of neurodegenerative diseases and stress. The objective is a low-power, non-invasive wearable for improved diagnostics via advanced algorithms & real-time data analysis.

This project contributes to the following SDGs

  • 3: Good health and well-being
  • 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure