UCLA Athletics and CUDIS have joined forces in a year-long partnership to promote web3 smart rings to students and athletes. The collaboration aims to introduce AI-powered smart rings to the UCLA community and showcase the benefits of wearable technology in tracking health and performance.
CUDIS, a web3 wellness company, will be engaging with students and sports fans through campus activations and interactive campaigns. The partnership will also involve signing name, image, and likeness agreements with student-athletes from various UCLA teams, including tennis, golf, basketball, gymnastics, and football.
“This initiative aims to spark conversations around healthy lifestyles, performance tracking, and data ownership, while allowing student-athletes to leverage their image and share the product across their platforms.” – CUDIS
As part of the collaboration, CUDIS will utilize UCLA Athletics’ branding to connect its smart rings to the university’s athletic culture. The company’s CEO, Edison Chen, expressed the significance of giving back to the community that supported their vision, highlighting UCLA as the starting point of their journey.
Blockchain Technology and Health Monitoring
CUDIS’ smart ring utilizes blockchain technology to monitor key health metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns, stress levels, and calories burned. Operating on the Solana network, the ring empowers users to own their health data and receive personalized wellness advice from an AI coach. Additionally, the wearable features a rewards system that incentivizes users to make healthy choices by earning passive rewards for positive actions.
In a recent funding round, CUDIS secured $5 million in investment led by Draper Associates, with contributions from Skybridge, Penrose, and other notable investors. This financial backing will support the company’s mission to revolutionize the health and wellness industry through innovative technology.
Stay tuned for more updates on CUDIS and UCLA Athletics’ collaboration as they continue to promote the benefits of web3 smart rings within the university community.