endorsedOngoing

Mobile app and AWS backend for Steelwrist tiltrotator control systems

Services Covered:

API Development • IoT Development • Mobile Application Development

Industry

Automotive

Duration

31 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2024

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Steelwrist

Stockholm, Sweden

Project Summary

Droids On Roids developed a Flutter-based mobile application for Steelwrist (a tiltrotator manufacturer) that connects to the company's embedded control-system platform installed in excavators. The scope included integration with the machine CAN-bus, support for 4G and Bluetooth connectivity, OTA updates, and backend data storage on AWS. The vendor delivered digital design work and responsive Flutter development; the client reports professional communication, solid processes, and a successful engagement.

Key Challenges

Develop a mobile application that makes it easy for in-house and customers' technicians to configure and support the product control systems
Create a control-system mobile app that is easy to understand and use and improves the end-user experience

Project Deliverables

Mobile application (Flutter) that connects to embedded control systems
Backend data storage on AWS
OTA update support for embedded platforms
Connectivity features including 4G and Bluetooth integration
Digital design assets

Project Solution

Droids On Roids developed a cross-platform mobile application (Flutter) that connects to the client's embedded control-system platform installed in excavators and integrated with the machine CAN-bus. The engagement included enabling 4G and Bluetooth connectivity, implementing OTA update functionality for the embedded systems, and building backend data storage and supporting platforms on AWS. The vendor provided digital design and ongoing development resources (6-10 team members).

Project Outcome

A mobile application with complete digital design and Flutter development that responsively connects to embedded platforms via Bluetooth
The vendor demonstrated responsive, professional project management and solid processes enabling a high development pace
Overall the project was successful and met the client's objectives

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Flutter
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to Droids On Roids, the client has gained a mobile app that connects to their embedded platform. The team has managed the engagement well. They’re professional and responsive, and their resources can support a fast-paced development process. Overall, the project is a success.”
Markus Nilsson
CTO, Steelwrist at Steelwrist
Date: 09/27/2024