Fitbit Co-Founders Debut Luffu Link Health Band
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The LTE-enabled wearable aims to reduce the burden on family caregivers through voice logging and automated health pattern tracking.
Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have launched Luffu, a startup introducing an LTE-enabled health and safety wearable called Luffu Link. According to reporting from TechCrunch, the device is designed to monitor both mental and physical health, targeting family caregivers, independent older adults, and health-conscious users.
The screenless wearable, which takes design cues from jewelry, tracks standard wellness metrics including sleep, activity, breathing rate, resting heart rate, calories burned, and heart-rate variability (HRV). Beyond basic tracking, the device integrates with a previously launched Luffu health-monitoring app that uses AI to identify patterns and flag notable changes in a user's well-being.
Key features include built-in GPS for location awareness and LTE capabilities that allow users to send help requests and voice messages to trusted contacts without a nearby phone. TechCrunch reports that the LTE data service is included with the device, removing the need for a separate carrier plan. Users can also utilize a voice-logging button to record updates on symptoms, mood, and medications.
Luffu Link is available for pre-order in onyx black, sterling blue, and halo gold. While currently offered at a discounted pre-order price of $250, TechCrunch notes the expected retail price is $300. The device is slated to ship in early 2027. The company has also indicated it is developing a home device to further expand its family care system.