Software that turned smart socks into a product

Challenge

The client needed help with developing the software system around their smart socks. The socks are the hardware piece of their technology, but they needed an application that could interface with the hardware so that customers could use their product.

Solution

The app has three different components to it that Unimedia Technology worked on. Firstly, they developed its backend using Raspberry Pi and Docker as the technology stack. Secondly, they built an API using ASP.NET Core. Thirdly, they developed its frontend so that the app would work both on browsers and mobile devices.

The API that Unimedia Technology built also connects to the client's own software, so they can use their technology through it. Moreover, the API also connects the frontend with the backend.

Outcome

The evidence that demonstrates the impact of the engagement is that the person who originally developed the requirements for this project also prepared a test plan, so the client tested the app against those and the user stories. They were able to cover all requirements and user stories, so they were confirmed that Unimedia Technology delivered the functionality detailed in the project scope.

Unimedia Technology's project management was excellent. They delivered three different demos at different stages of development, so the client were able to see what they were doing early on. Moreover, they were extremely helpful in supporting the integration of client's software with the app's API.

Throughout the project, Unimedia Technology set up regular meetings with the client, and they also jumped on a call whenever they needed something from them. As for collaboration tools, they used Jira for project management, Slack for communication, and Xray for testing.