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Bringing a product to life through a form factor prototype
Creating a System Prototype gives us the opportunity to create a fully functional prototype of the system without needing to miniaturise everything.
Closer to market with a Concept Prototype
In this series of posts on prototyping, we explore how wearable technology is created. Through tried and tested prototyping iterations, we look at how to deliver game-changing wearable technology products from idea to mass production. Every product is different, but...
System Prototypes may look ugly, but they sure do work!
Creating a System Prototype gives us the opportunity to create a fully functional prototype of the system without needing to miniaturise everything.
Rapid learning and risk reduction with feasibility prototyping
This prototype is not representative of the final product, but focuses on a key feature, technology or functional area of key importance which represents an identified risk.
A guide to the key stages in wearable technology prototyping
In this series of posts, we explore how wearable technology is created. Through tried and tested prototyping iterations, we look at how to deliver game-changing wearable technology products from idea to mass production. Every product is different, but the processes...
WEAR Sustain Sheltersuit Project
I was approached recently by Jurrie Barkel and Bas Timmer from Dutch start-up Sheltersuit to act as a mentor for their successful WEAR Sustain (Horizon2020) funded project. The Sheltersuit Foundation is a Purpose driven business based in...
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Over the edge with wearables
Why AI should no longer rely solely on cloud or mobile devices The basic building blocks of wearables (sensors, processors and wireless connectivity) are evolving rapidly, partly driven by our evolving understanding of the data processing requirements of wearable...
I believe in wearable wellness
One of the newest members of the Thrive team, Jodi Parslow, shares her thoughts on helping those in need and how wearable technology can be a part of it. My role at Thrive Wearables When I discovered Thrive Wearables, I knew instantly why I wanted to...
Wearable trends show maturity and opportunity in 2018
With insiders and the public agreeing that Wearables were in need of a shakedown and reboot in 2017, what has changed and what is going on in 2018? If March 2017 punctuated the end of an era, 2018 has already shown strong signs of the start of a new chapter in...
