Oura Acquires Doublepoint to Bring Gesture Control to Smart Rings

Oura has officially acquired Doublepoint, a Helsinki-based startup specializing in AI-driven gesture recognition. This strategic move aims to transform the Oura Ring from a passive health tracker into an active input device. By integrating this technology, users will soon be able to control their digital environment through simple, natural finger movements.

Doublepoint is well known for its ability to detect micro-gestures using existing sensors like the IMU and PPG. Their software captures minute vibrations and blood flow changes to register commands without requiring additional bulky hardware. This makes the technology a perfect fit for the compact form factor of the Oura Ring.

As part of the deal, Oura will welcome Doublepoint’s entire team of AI architects, including all four founders. The engineering group will remain based in Helsinki, strengthening Oura’s research and development presence in Finland. This talent influx is expected to accelerate Oura’s long-term roadmap for human-centered innovation.

CEO Tom Hale describes this acquisition as a cornerstone for the next era of Oura, which he calls Wearable AI. The vision involves a future where biometric data and intent-based gestures work together seamlessly. This could allow the ring to automatically adjust device settings or silence notifications based on the wearer's real-time physiological state.

This acquisition follows a period of massive growth for the company, which reached an eleven billion dollar valuation in late 2025. With over five million rings sold, Oura is aggressively diversifying its feature set to stay ahead of new competitors. This is the fourth major acquisition for the brand, following previous deals for Proxy and Veri.