POWERDOT

We helped create a product that was purchased for $34,000,000

UX/UI

IOS

ANDROID

BACKEND

CLIENT:PowerDot

STACK:Swift, Kotlin, Golang, Python,
React

SPHERE:Wearables, Medtech

SERVICES:iOS and Android applications,
backend and 7 integrations

DURATION:2013—now

ABOUT
PROJECT

The clientPowerDot offers a smart electrical muscle stimulator that uses EMS and TENS technologies. This device aids in recovery, pain relief, and performance enhancement. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking effective muscle recovery and enhancement solutions use PowerDot.

The challengeIn 2013, PowerDot approached us as a startup looking to develop its first companion mobile application. With only an experimental prototype, they needed a partner who could navigate startup challenges and lay the groundwork for future product development.

The solutionWe created and launched the initial PowerDot app on the App Store and Google Play. Our close collaboration with the startup continued through subsequent product versions, even after its acquisition by Therabody.

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A 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

Our journey with PowerDot began
as they prepared for their Indiegogo
campaign. They had a functional
prototype but lacked customer-ready
companion mobile apps. PowerDot red device

POWERDOT

iOS App from Scratch:
We developed an intuitive, functional iOS app that perfectly matched the client’s design and specifications. List of news

App Store Launch:
We guided PowerDot through the app store review process, successfully launching both apps on the App Store and Google Play. Routines options

GROWTH AND SCALING

As PowerDot’s popularity grew, we built a dedicated development team for the project. This team included experts in mobile and backend development, embedded systems, testing, and project management. Over the course of 10 years, the team was instrumental in the product’s evolution, delivering regular updates every few months.

Integration with
Industry LeadersTo improve users’ training experiences, we integrated the PowerDot app with leading fitness platforms such as Strava, Garmin, Apple Health, and Google Fit. This allowed users to sync their workout data and receive tailored recommendations. PowerDot works with Strava and Garmin

iOS connection with Whoop, Garmin, Strava, Health

FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT

Gaining popularity among Android users, PowerDot faced an issue with unstable Bluetooth connections on certain smartphone models.

This inconvenienced users and negatively impacted the app’s rating on Google Play.

TO RESOLVE THIS, WE DEVELOPED NEW FIRMWARE FOR THE BLUETOOTH CHIP.

This firmware was optimized for a various Android devices, significantly improving connection stability.

User satisfaction has increased, with the Google Play rating jumping from 3.0 to 4.2 stars. Additionally, support inquiries have decreased by 28%.

5 star review - intense feeling for strengthening

5 star review - positively life changing

QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR HARDWARE PRODUCT

Hardware product testing is different due to the inability to quickly update or replace
on-device code. Therefore, updates must be approached with particular care.

To ensure high-quality testing, we assembled a large fleet of iOS and Android devices with various operating system versions. As the BLE connectivity with wearable device cannot be emulated, real phones from most generations are required. We also used a chip programmer to expedite firmware updates on PowerDot devices, enabling rapid testing of software changes.

POWERDOT FOR MEDICAL MARKET

To further its growth, PowerDot decided to enter the medical market. To achieve this, we launched a dedicated medical device version (PowerDot Medical) and a new iPad app.We designed and implemented the following features for the medical product:

SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS:The ability to conduct treatments on multiple patients using up to eight devices simultaneously.

DEVICE RENTAL:A service for medical facilities to access PowerDot technology without a long-term commitment.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE:Robust data anonymization and audit logging to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

ACQUISITION BY
THERABODY

We have prepared the technical PowerDot infrastructure for the acquisition. We have compiled complete technical documentation, conducted a technical audit, and rebranded the apps.