A new smart pillow that leverages Ultrahuman Ring AIR sleep insights to transform the sleep of pro-gamers and athletes has been unveiled at the Dubai Esports Arena.
Developed by Cambridge Sleep Sciences in partnership with Tech Co, Achieveminds, and Ultrahuman, the Tech Co Performance Pillow is powered by CSS’s SleepEngine™ technology and tuned in real time by data from the Ring AIR.
In a trial presented at the launch, Achiveminds gamers recorded 28% more REM sleep, 31% less time awake, and higher sleep efficiency, with feedback from the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) confirming that athletes not only slept better but also felt more rested.
The PSQI is the most widely used self-reported measure of sleep quality, tracking factors like duration, efficiency, and perceived restfulness. The fact that both the objective biomarker data from Ring AIR and the subjective PSQI scores improved in the same direction is rare in sleep research, and underlines the reliability of the results.
Adam Rostom, CEO of Cambridge Sleep Sciences, said: “SleepEngine was built on over a decade of neuroscience research. Embedding it in Tech Co’s precision-engineered pillow extends our mission to bring evidence-based, non-pharmacological sleep support to real-world users. What excites us most is that both objective data from wearables and subjective PSQI feedback point in the same direction: users are gaining more REM sleep, less wake time, and report higher-quality rest. That convergence is rare in sleep-tech and gives us real confidence.”
By combining CSS’s sound-based SleepEngine™ with Ultrahuman’s biomarker insights—including HRV, resting heart rate, and temperature—the pillow adapts night by night. The result is sleep that responds to the unique strain of late-night matches, heavy training blocks, and shifting travel schedules.
For Achieveminds founder Fabian Broich, the significance is clear: “Players don’t just win in the arena; they win in recovery. With the Performance Pillow, we’re turning sleep into a trainable edge.”
Tech Co Performance Pillow features
Adaptive sleep training
The pillow adjusts its sleep-support programme based on Ultrahuman Ring AIR markers, helping users prepare for peak focus and faster recovery following late-night matches or heavy training days.
Powered by CSS SleepEngine™
The integrated unit delivers CSS’s clinically proven audio-based sleep support, designed to help users fall asleep more easily and improve sleep quality.
Engineered for performance
Contoured, supportive construction designed for head and cervical alignment, suitable for varied sleeping positions common among athletes.
Out-of-the-box integration
Every pillow ships with an Ultrahuman Ring sizing kit in the box to make getting started seamless.
Pre-orders for the Tech Co Performance Pillow open on 16 September 2025 through Tech Co authorised channels, with shipping expected shortly after launch.
This launch signals a new chapter in recovery: sleep that is personalised, adaptive, and measurable. With Ring AIR as the intelligence behind the system, athletes gain more than a night’s rest — they gain a repeatable performance advantage.
