WIZPR RING

Voice assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, etc.) are built into smartphones, but their actual use is limited because they require a wake word such as "Hey Siri" and are prone to recognition errors in ambient noise.

Also, speaking voice commands loudly in crowded places raises concerns about privacy exposure and awkwardness. Wearable microphone Bluetooth headsets still have background noise or misrecognition issues, and they cannot access a locked phone in a pocket, which is inconvenient.

In short, existing interfaces have not kept up with the demand for constant natural language communication with AI.

The WIZPR RING uses Proximity Voice Activity Detection (PVAD) technology that only works near the mouth, so when the user speaks into the ring in a small voice, it accurately recognizes commands without background noise.

As a result, it performs with a misrecognition rate of less than 3% even in a noisy 83dB environment, and allows users to converse with AI while maintaining privacy to the point where the person next to them can barely hear them whispering into the ring. In addition, when you speak near the ring without a wake word, it automatically wakes up the phone and executes the command, eliminating the need for cumbersome wake words or device unlocking.

This triple-layer PVAD sensor eliminates malfunctions by simultaneously detecting the user's lip movements and voice characteristics, and is designed for ultra-low power consumption so that the 4g lightweight ring made of Titanium material can last for 2 days on a single charge.

As a result, users can enjoy a truly hands-free voice interface, such as quietly saying "Alarm in 5 minutes" to the phone in their pocket while walking, and the ring will recognize this and immediately set the alarm. In addition, this ring is linked to various LLM-based AI apps on iOS/Android, allowing you to ask ChatGPT questions or execute smart home IoT commands without restrictions.

In short, the differentiator is that it realizes "conversation with AI anytime, anywhere" as a keyboard/screen replacement interface in the AI OS era.

B2C early adopters, especially experts/developers who enjoy using smartphone voice assistants or use AI a lot, will be the initial customers.

For example, users who use voice commands while driving or who frequently ask AI to take notes or search for information during work will purchase it. It can also be used as an assistive device for the disabled (such as the visually impaired), and can also be an essential input device for smart glasses users.

In B2B, there is also demand for corporate use, such as call center employees whispering to look up information in front of customers without typing on a keyboard, or workers in logistics sites checking inventory by voice. However, it is primarily positioned as a wearable for individual consumers.

This product is platform-independent and works with iOS/Android, so it can be expanded to smartphone users worldwide.

In particular, as the demand for voice interfaces increases with the popularization of AI chatbots, there is a possibility that it will become popular in the form of a ring + earbud combination package in the future. Vtouch already has non-contact gesture technology, so adding device control functions with air gestures using the ring's motion sensor in the future can create a synergy effect.

In terms of regulations, only security issues need to be taken into account as it deals with sensitive voice data, and the device itself has low regulatory barriers as a wearable. However, user habit formation and design preferences as a fashion item are key to popularization.

It was selected as a CES 2026 Honoree in the Computer Peripherals category, and the fact that a ring, not a PC, received the award drew attention.

Technology media outlets commented, "The evolution of smart rings – no longer a health tracker but an AI communication tool," and paid attention to whether a new wearable category would open up after smartwatches. In particular, because it is a product that came out at a time when the use of natural language AI is exploding, there was a reaction that "the timing is exquisite," and several reporters were amazed at the demonstration of whispering questions into the ring and getting ChatGPT answers on the spot.

Meanwhile, some foreign media commented that "a startup solved the voice interface problem that smartphone manufacturers could not solve," and mentioned the possibility of future acquisitions or collaborations. Concerns included questions about usability, such as whether the general public would become accustomed to whispering into the ring, and mentions of the price range (expected to be around $200).

Overall, there was a mixture of favorable reviews such as "the mouse of the AI era" and "the most promising next-generation user interface," and caution that "market verification is just beginning."