Jaipur | Rajshree Upadhyaya | When Nirav Hemani and Atul Hemani walked into Shark Tank India, they introduced more than just another wearable device. They presented aaboRing, a homegrown health technology brand built around the idea that preventive healthcare should become a part of everyday life rather than begin only after illness strikes. Established in 2020 under 1008 Digital Health Pvt. Ltd., the Mumbai-based startup was created with the vision of combining artificial intelligence and wearable technology to help people monitor their health continuously and make informed lifestyle decisions.
The founders observed that while smartwatches had gained popularity, many users wanted a lighter, more comfortable alternative that could be worn throughout the day and night. This insight inspired the development of the aaboRing smart ring, a compact titanium wearable designed to collect health data without disrupting daily routines. Instead of focusing purely on fitness, the company positioned itself as a digital health startup that empowers users with meaningful health insights through continuous monitoring. The brand gradually expanded its offerings by integrating advanced sensors and AI-driven analytics into its ecosystem. The aaboRing smart ring tracks key health metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels, heart rate variability, activity levels, respiratory rate, and skin temperature trends. The company also introduced the aaboRing Pro, which it markets as India’s first ECG-enabled smart ring, allowing users to record electrocardiogram readings through a compact wearable. Complementing the hardware is the aabo mobile application, which provides personalized health reports, wellness scores, sleep analysis, recovery insights, and long-term health trends, helping users better understand their overall well-being.
The Shark Tank India appearance brought nationwide recognition to the startup. During their pitch, the founders explained that aabo was not trying to compete solely in the consumer electronics space but was building a digital health platform focused on preventive care. The Sharks appreciated the vision but also questioned the company on technology, market adoption, competition, and scalability. Although the founders did not secure an investment on the show, the episode significantly increased public awareness of the brand and introduced its healthcare-focused approach to a much larger audience.
Following its television appearance, aabo continued strengthening its presence in India’s growing wearable health technology market. The company has consistently focused on improving its software ecosystem, enhancing user experience, and expanding the capabilities of its smart rings. By combining wearable technology with AI-powered health insights, the founders have aimed to make regular health monitoring more accessible without requiring users to constantly visit healthcare facilities. As of now, aabo remains an operational company. Its official website continues to offer its products for sale, provide customer support, and share updates about its technology and digital health initiatives. Independent startup databases also list the company as active, indicating that it continues to serve customers in the wearable healthcare segment. While competition in the smart wearable industry continues to intensify, Nirav Hemani and Atul Hemani have steadily built aabo into a recognizable Indian health-tech brand by focusing on innovation, preventive healthcare, and data-driven wellness, demonstrating how a simple smart ring can contribute to a more informed and proactive approach to personal health.
