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Oura Buys Gesture Control Startup Doublepoint
5 Mar
Summary
- Oura acquired Doublepoint for AI-powered gesture control technology.
- The deal aims to enhance Oura rings with natural movement interactions.
- Oura plans to integrate voice and gestures for future AI experiences.
Oura announced its acquisition of Doublepoint on Thursday, a Helsinki-based startup focused on controlling wearables through natural movements using AI and biometric data. The financial details of this deal were not disclosed.
This acquisition is expected to enable Oura to integrate advanced gesture controls into its smart rings, making device interactions quicker and more natural. Oura aims to power future ambient AI experiences by combining this technology with voice commands.
Following a successful period with its smart rings, which saw a valuation of approximately $11 billion last fall, Oura is bolstering its capabilities. The company has sold 5.5 million rings to date and forecasts sales to exceed $1.5 billion in 2026.
Oura is gaining Doublepoint's team of AI architects, including its four founders. These experts will be instrumental in developing future AI-driven experiences for Oura devices and platform, reinforcing the company's growth and commitment to innovation in Finland.
