Ultrahuman is on the move – The smart ring company recently unveiled the Ultrahuman Photon, a red light therapy device, which is currently on pre-order. you can visit official site And reserve a unit for $249 – the company says that’s less than half the cost of a typical red light therapy device.
You can read more about red light therapy here scientific American And Nature. It has been found to aid in post-exercise rest and muscle recovery as well as improve skin health.
Ultrahuman photons emit two wavelengths of red light (660nm and 850nm)
The Photon has 12 LEDs that emit two wavelengths simultaneously – 660nm and 850nm. 660nm light has been studied for its effects on skin texture, collagen-related benefits, and skin tone. 850nm light reaches deep into the body and aids recovery.
The Photon can be used alone, but it can also be used with the company’s smart rings. You can pair it with the Ultrahuman Ring Pro (available in the US and internationally) or the Ultrahuman Ring Air (available internationally).
In the Ultrahuman app you’ll find a daily session recommendation card – it’ll show you things like suggested session length and time of day based on your heart rate, recovery and sleep data. This additional data from Rings helps you track progress and adjust each session.
You can opt for a goal-oriented protocol by choosing between recovery, skin, sleep or general well-being. It will rotate to different areas of the body during the week. There’s also time of day guidance depending on what you want to achieve – morning is for activation, evening is for closure.
Ultrahuman Photon and Photon Protocol Powerplug
The Photon is a hand-held device weighing approximately 600 grams. Its built-in battery lasts for six 10 minutes on a single charge and you can recharge it using USB-C. The device is in the process of achieving certification for relevant FCC, CE, UKCA and RoHS standards.
You can pre-order the Ultrahuman Photon for $249 UltraHuman.com. If you have a Ring Pro or Ring Air, you’ll get the Photon Protocol PowerPlug (app add-on) for free. Pre-orders are expected to ship next month.
