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Sky Labs Unveils 'CART ON'

On February 10, 2026, Sky Labs, a pioneering health technology company led by CEO Jack Byunghwan Lee, announced the launch of 'CART ON', the world's first portable ring-type blood pressure monitoring solution specifically designed for hospital settings. This innovative device not only revolutionizes the way blood pressure is monitored but also promises to enhance patient care significantly across various environments.

Expansion into Hospital Monitoring

With the introduction of 'CART ON', Sky Labs has expanded its commercial reach beyond out-of-hospital markets into inpatient monitoring. The company has developed a comprehensive line of blood pressure monitoring solutions including the 'CART BP pro' for clinical outpatient use and the consumer-oriented 'CART BP'. The addition of 'CART ON' rounds out Sky Labs’ offerings to cover all stages requiring blood pressure measurements, from daily life to hospital environments.

This advancement embodies a commitment to improving healthcare delivery by utilizing a user-friendly device that simplifies the often cumbersome process of blood pressure measurement. Unlike traditional arm cuff devices, the ring-shaped monitor fits comfortably and unobtrusively on a patient's finger.

Innovative Measurement Technology

The 'CART ON' employs integrated photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors that automatically check patients' blood pressure and accumulate pertinent data. This data is then seamlessly integrated with the thynC patient monitoring platform developed by Seers Technology, allowing automatic registration and transmission to nursing station dashboards and hospital electronic health records (EHRs).

Collaborations for a Broader Reach

Currently, Daewoong Pharmaceutical, a prominent South Korean pharmaceutical firm, holds exclusive rights to distribute this innovative solution nationwide, ensuring that it reaches hospitals throughout the country efficiently.

Sky Labs has demonstrated the technical reliability and clinical validity of 'CART ON' through comparative clinical trials with traditional methods—namely auscultation, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring using cuffs, and invasive arterial lines, further solidifying its applicability in clinical environments. In trials, 'CART ON' has proven to provide accurate readings even during significant blood pressure fluctuations, a critical factor for tracking patients' vitals effectively in various conditions.

Enhancing Medical Staff Efficiency

The implementation of the 'CART ON' solution is anticipated to improve medical staff efficiency significantly. By automating data collection and minimizing manual entry errors, nursing tasks such as recording and reporting can be streamlined, allowing health professionals to refocus on their primary responsibilities, such as administering medications and fluids. Accurate data collection will enable healthcare providers to enhance diagnoses and tailor medication prescriptions with greater precision.

It's equally important for patient comfort: as there are no intrusive cuff pressures or mechanical noises associated with traditional devices, the likelihood of sleep disturbances caused by blood pressure monitors is reduced. Moreover, 'CART ON' allows patients to move freely—measuring blood pressure even during activities inside the hospital ensures continuous data collection to observe blood pressure fluctuations effectively.

Statement from Leadership

In a statement, Jack Byunghwan Lee noted, “CART ON is a solution aimed at enhancing the management efficiency of hypertensive patients through clinically proven technology. We remain dedicated to advancing vital sign monitoring technologies, including blood pressure, contributing to the establishment of intelligent ward environments that simultaneously enhance healthcare delivery efficiency and patient comfort.”

About Sky Labs

Founded in September 2015, Sky Labs is focused on pioneering health technologies to aid in chronic disease monitoring. Starting with the first iteration of 'CART' designed to track atrial fibrillation through heart signal data, the company has advanced its capabilities over the years. In 2023, the 'CART BP pro' gained recognition as a medical device for 24-hour blood pressure measurement, with the 2024 approval confirming its use under South Korea's medical reimbursement guidelines for outpatient ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. In September 2025, they launched 'CART BP', a consumer-friendly blood pressure monitor available through online channels.

This latest development signifies a remarkable leap towards better monitoring practices within healthcare, and as Sky Labs continues to innovate, the future of blood pressure management looks promising.