Hong Kong start-up Origami Labs has developed Orii, a smart ring which combines an app with bone conduction technology to enable wearers to access their voice assistant. The ring, made of carbon fibre, is designed for use in the home, but can also be used outdoors and on public transport. Shipments of the first iteration will go to early crowdfunding backers, while a smaller version, available in different colours and with added features including possible Alexa integration, will ship in Q2 2019.
Hong Kong start-up Origami Labs has developed Orii, a smart ring which combines an app with bone conduction technology to enable wearers to access their voice assistant. Developed initially for visually impaired people, founders Marcus Leung-Shea and Kevin Wong discovered the Orii offered a way to use digital technology without relying on a screen. Shipments of the first iteration will go to early crowdfunding backers, while a smaller version, available in different colours and with added features including possible Alexa integration, will ship in Q2 2019.