Fitbit’s founders designed a wearable for the whole family
Long before 2007 when the health tracker Fitbit single-handedly mushroomed the market for wearable technology, another wearable device had been dominating the niche for nearly 20 years. Life Alert, an emergency medical alert device company, had created a remote control device worn as a pendant that could connect people to emergency services at the click of a button (never forget its iconic…
Fitbit founders, James Park and Eric Friedman, have created Luffu, a health tracking system aimed at families. Their inspiration came from Life Alert, a remote medical alert pendant used primarily by older adults, which was launched nearly two decades before Fitbit revolutionized the wearable technology market. Luffu’s flagship product is the Luffu Link, a health sensing and safety bracelet that marries Fitbit-style health monitoring with an emergency alert button reminiscent of Life Alert.
Unlike traditional wearables, the Luffu Link is designed to be worn by every member of a family, acting as a centralized hub to manage health data, schedules, medication reminders, and even emotional notes. Through artificial intelligence, Luffu learns individual health patterns and offers proactive insights and alerts. It’s currently in public beta testing, with plans to ship in early 2027.
The wearable tracks standard metrics such as activity levels, sleep, heart rate, and more. Beyond passive tracking, users can use voice commands to log details about their health or medication intake. Luffu’s AI is adept at detecting subtle imbalances, which can be crucial for caregivers. Moreover, the system can generate alerts, ranging from routine check-ins to emergency situations. Preordering starts at $249.99.
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