Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled 'coach' | TechCrunch

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by Lucas Ropek

February 25, 2026

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Wearable startup CUDIS has launched its latest health ring series, featuring an AI-powered "coach" designed to help users achieve their fitness goals. Unlike traditional wearables, the new device goes beyond tracking health metrics by incentivizing healthy behaviors through a points system. Users earn digital "health points" for activities like daily sleep, achieving 10,000 steps, sports engagement, and interacting with the AI coach. These points can be redeemed for discounts on health products in an integrated marketplace. The AI "Agent Coach" leverages generative AI to create personalized wellness programs tailored to individual needs, including daily tasks, recovery protocols, supplement recommendations, and connections to licensed medical professionals. The ring also tracks key body metrics such as sleep quality, stress levels, movement patterns, and recovery, providing insights into how these factors impact the user's "Pace of Aging" (PoA). This feature helps users understand if their body is aging faster or slower than their chronological age. CUDIS CEO Edison Chen revealed that since its 2024 launch, the company has sold over 30,000 units and amassed a user base of 250,000 across 103 countries. The device's success is attributed to its ability to identify negative health trends using AI and provide actionable suggestions or referrals for professional care. The startup emphasizes security by encrypting user data on the Solana blockchain. CUDIS plans to capitalize on its growing momentum with a

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Originally published on TechCrunch on 2/25/2026