Development of highly adaptable hardware that supported IoT integration in ~ 16 months
Client – [confidential] – A technology startup
Expertise Applied
- Product Design & Development
- Enclosure Design
- User Interface Design
- Electronics Design
- Firmware Development
- Mechanical Design
- Software Development
- Rapid Iterative Development Cycles: Build-Test-Learn
- Prototype Development
Problem
SGW Designworks was hired by a client to develop a cloud and Bluetooth-connected wearable.
Solution
The IoT device uses a series of integrated accelerometers and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and is used to analyze user movements. The data is then sent to the user’s mobile device to provide them feedback. This project involved the integration of several components working together to collect the desired data and relay it to users in a way that addresses their needs. The hardware was developed to be highly adaptable and support the IoT integration.
Results / Outcomes
- Minimum-viable-product ready for large scale market testing
Overview
SGW Designworks was hired by the client company to take on complete development of a IoT wearable that assists with proper lifting posture in industrial settings. The client and project specifics are confidential.
The client had a vision for the intended function of the product, but did not have a product architecture in mind. SGW Designworks was tasked with developing:
- The overall configuration of a sewn-goods wearable
- Sensor placement on the body to track and lg posture during lifting events
- PCBA design including power optimization
- Bluetooth communication to smartphones
- iOS and Android app architecture
- Firmware development
SGW Designworks worked through multiple prototype iterations, identifying ways to simplify and miniaturize the electronics package along the way. Within 16 months of the project kickoff, the system design was ready for prototype level production and user testing – including the phone app.
| Hardware Developed | Technologies Leveraged |
|---|---|
| Multiple PCBA’s | STM32 microprocessor |
| Accelerometer sensor scheme | Solidworks 3d CAD |
| Sewn wearable with integrated eletroncis | FDM 3D Printing |