How does the Oura Ring track steps?

The Oura Ring is an advanced piece of wearable technology that tracks steps by utilizing a 3D accelerometer and gyroscope to measure the user's movements. When worn on the finger, it continually monitors activity levels and can distinguish between different types of motion, discerning whether the wearer is walking, running, or performing other activities. It processes these subtle movements and translates them into step count data using proprietary algorithms designed to provide accurate activity tracking. The ring operates in conjunction with a mobile app, where the gathered data is displayed for users to review their daily step counts, along with other health metrics such as sleep patterns, heart rate variability, and overall wellness scores.