endorsedOngoing

IoT Device Development & Engineering for Social Proximity Firm

Services Covered:

IoT Development • Embedded Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

100 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 April 2018

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

81/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

Denver, United States of America

Project Summary

Droid Technologies provides ongoing IoT development and industrial/electrical engineering, acting as the primary developer for data communications and device firmware. They built prototypes and completed two generations of devices while supporting low-level driver development, near-field magnetic induction and Bluetooth communications. The client praised their quality, communication, and ability to handle ambiguity and tight timelines.

Key Challenges

Find a partner with deep IoT development and data communications expertise
Acquire industrial and electrical engineering talent to build and demonstrate IoT prototypes

Project Deliverables

Prototype devices
Electrical schematics
Industrial enclosures and assemblies
Low-level drivers and peripheral firmware
C-based firmware for data communications
Two generations of devices completed

Project Solution

Droid Technologies served as the primary developer for the client's data communications and device firmware, using C for embedded development. They delivered low-level driver development and firmware for peripherals, and worked on near-field magnetic induction and Bluetooth communications. They also provided industrial and electrical engineering support to build prototypes, assemblies, and enclosures and have completed two generations of devices while continuing development.

Project Outcome

Received top marks for ability to handle ambiguity, code structure, and discipline
Met tight timelines and proactively backfilled resources to avoid delays
Delivered functional prototypes, schematics, assemblies, and working firmware

Platforms

Embedded System
AR/VR/XR

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Droid Technologies’ efforts’ have been met with roaring applause. The team goes the extra mile to ensure quality, communication, and customer service are above expectations. Their ability to tackle complex challenges using a breadth of industry experience is what sets them apart from other vendors.”
Anonymous
CTO and Partner
Date: 11/04/2019