The company Lumia is launching a revolutionary product in the technology market: a new smart earring that promises to change our understanding of energy, focus, and well-being throughout the day. The device not only measures superficial signals, but also monitors something no other device has yet achieved: the actual blood flow to the head. All this technology is housed in a tiny, elegant, and extremely useful device for anyone who wants to better understand their own body and health.
What technology does the Lumia 2 use?
This great innovation, the Lumia 2, is incorporated into something that seems simple: an earring, but this has never been explored in this way to understand how blood reaches the brain. Some common sensations, such as waking up quickly and feeling dizzy, suffering from “unexplained” fatigue, or even dealing with a lack of focus, can be directly linked to blood flow. Previously released devices, such as bracelets and rings, only measure superficial signals, limiting the understanding of these phenomena.
The Lumia 2 was designed to solve this problem. Its technology works by positioning its PreciseLight™ sensor right behind the user’s ear, where an artery runs extremely close to the brain. At that moment, an infrared light captures real changes in blood flow. This is impossible for wearables that rely on green light, such as devices worn on the wrist or finger. This new device was designed to capture variations throughout the day, which can be caused by simple factors such as sleep, hydration, diet, and stress.
In addition to this technology, the Lumia 2 also records other common indicators, such as heart rate, body temperature, sleep, and readiness. All this technology is concentrated in a device that weighs less than 1 gram, making it five times smaller than an AirPod. The Lumia 2 is already considered the smallest wearable in the world.
Design, comfort, and fashion: When technology becomes an accessory
Beyond its highly functional design, the Lumia also boasts a great sense of aesthetics. The project was developed with engineering specialists who have worked for brands like Bose.
The big secret of the new device lies in its SwitchBack™ modular base, a system that allows the sensor to be attached to different earring styles without compromising the design. This modularity also makes it easier to use during daily activities, as the device is resistant to water, sweat, showering, and exercise.
A wearable for everyone: Utility beyond medical issues
Something very interesting about the Lumia 2 is that it wasn’t created just for people with blood flow disorders. Any user can benefit from understanding how small habits can influence focus, mood, and mental clarity. A good example is knowing the effects of a bad night’s sleep, which reduces blood flow to the brain. This can help in organizing better routines.
What inspired the Lumia 2, and what can we expect from its use?
Daniel Lee, CEO and co-founder of Lumia, created this project after a real-life experience: he witnessed his father suffering from unexplained fainting spells and decided to monitor the situation. Alongside Paul Jin, years of clinical research led to the creation of the wearable device. The Lumia 2 creators prioritized combining aesthetics, functionality, and science to present complex and important information in a simple and useful way for everyday life.
The Lumia 2, besides being a beautiful accessory, arrives on the technology market, inaugurating a new category of wearables that truly understand the human body. It is one of the few devices that manages to unite fashion, science, and medical innovation in an accessible way, making health monitoring more intuitive. With information on how much blood the brain is receiving throughout the day, users will be able to understand fatigue, focus, and well-being.