Diagnosing sleep apnea traditionally involves a complex, clinical setup that can be uncomfortable, time-consuming, and intimidating. PranaQ approached Pilotfish with a bold idea: to develop a lightweight, fingertip-worn device that could collect accurate sleep data in a home setting. The result was TipTraQ, a three-gram wearable finger device for measuring sleep patterns that uses PPG sensors to capture respiratory and cardiac signals. Designed for at-home screening and remote diagnosis, it leverages AI-powered data analysis to identify sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders, eliminating the need for in-clinic testing.

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Our team supported PranaQ through every step of the process of wearable finger tracker development for sleep monitoring: Defining the Product DNA and user needs; Creating and validating an early Proof of Concept; Developing the Industrial Design with ergonomics and comfort in focus; Designing an intuitive User Interaction experience for both patients and clinicians. The TipTraQ device is worn securely using a soft, adjustable finger strap and delivers a seamless experience for users and practitioners alike. It weighs only three grams yet provides robust clinical data in a discreet and elegant form. In 2023, TipTraQ was recognized with a Red Dot Design Award — a testament to the success of designing wearable finger trackers for diagnostic sleep analysis.

Launching a first-generation medical device is no small feat. Thanks to Pilotfish’s structured and collaborative development process, PranaQ brought TipTraQ to market with confidence. The product made an immediate impression, receiving design acclaim and validating both its usability and clinical potential. By prioritizing user comfort, data accuracy, and seamless remote diagnostics, TipTraQ delivers a more accessible and scalable approach to sleep disorder screening.