USS Gerald Ford
The United States Navy’s largest warship will soon serve as a test bed to study the effects of fatigue. Approximately 1,600 sailors will board the USS Gerald R Ford, which is equipped with the Oura Ring. This fitness tracking device will monitor their sleep duration and quality. It will also track other biometric indicators, including body temperature, blood oxygen level, heart rate, and the individual’s movement during the day.
The fitness trackers will be linked to the nuclear-powered supercarrier’s Starlink Internet network, which allows the data to be collected securely and anonymously and then uploaded so that US Navy researchers in San Diego can track trends and determine whether the crew is being pushed too hard.
