Re-Time has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its latest sleep-tech wearable.

The Australian company, a collaboration between Motherson and Flinders University, is introducing its third product and the first smart wearable to provide an answer for the millions of people suffering from circadian rhythm sleep disorders and its impact on overall quality of life.

Following its debut at last year’s World Sleep Congress, Retimer 3 received positive feedback from the attending sleep experts. It was subsequently shown this year at Arab Health in Dubai and the Health Optimization Summit in London.

This sleep wearable is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter, with early backers having an introductory price of $109, offering savings of up to 45% off the retail price of $200. The initial shipment of Kickstarter orders is scheduled for early October, with the product expected to be commercially available by Christmas this year.

The Retimer 3 is the culmination of more than 25 years of research conducted at Flinders University in South Australia, under the guidance of Leon Lack, focusing on the effects of light on the human sleep cycle. The first light therapy product from Re-Time was launched in 2012. It quickly became popular for dealing with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is widely used by research institutions worldwide. Recognising the growing demand for effective sleep products, the company embarked on a two-year redesign journey to create a wearable that is not only smart but also comfortable and stylish.

Retimer 3, paired with its mobile app, gives consumers a simple method to manage, monitor and align their circadian rhythm (body clock) with their lifestyle needs, addressing problems such as jet lag, irregular working hours, inability to sleep or awaken on time, and poor sleep in general. The blue-green light used in Retimer 3 has been found to be safest and most effective in adjusting the body clock or circadian rhythm. Designed for precise under-eye delivery for the unobstructed and best possible coverage, it increases the effects of light therapy to improve results.

The product and mobile app let users control their sleep-wake cycles and develop a healthy, consistent sleep routine. The app helps users schedule usage, graphically report on adherence and track the outcomes towards the set sleep goal. The app is compatible with Android and iOS devices, integrating with health and fitness apps through Apple Health and Android Health. 

“We firmly believe Retimer 3 represents a paradigm shift in the landscape of sleep technology,” said Re-Time COO Nitin Goyal. “We are deeply committed to assisting individuals worldwide in achieving superior sleep quality and, by extension, an improved quality of life.”

Re-Time (www.re-timer.com) is a South Australia-based sleep tech company that was incubated out of Flinders University in 2010. The company has developed multiple products offerings to consumers for insomnia, SAD, circadian rhythm sleep disorders and jet lag.

Details about the Kickstarter campaign can be found at www.kickstarter.com/projects/retimer/retimer-3-kickstart-the-sleep-revolution.