We are looking to collaborate with hardware manufacturers to accelerate the Industrial Internet of Things revolution, making the future for enterprises smarter, safer, and more connected.
If you have an Industrial Wearable that you believe can pass our one-week durability test in an underground mine in September 2016, we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
Be the chosen hardware manufacturer for a full underground mining deployment in Q1 2017
Be featured on our Wearables Database
Receive in-field, enterprise user feedback
Functionality:
Stand-alone wireless connectivity, which doesn’t rely on tethering via Bluetooth to a smartphone. (Either Wi-Fi or Cellular depending on environment)
An interface to communicate medium-fidelity information (Short text messages and low resolution images)
A method for the user to respond, that can be operated in all industrial environments. (Robust tactile buttons or rotary switches that can be operated even with greasy leather gloves)
Means to attract the user’s attention in loud industrial environments. (A combination of vibrators, speakers and light is the best we have found to date)
The battery-life of the device must survive at least an entire work-shift.
The device’s operating system must be flexible and completely open to customization. (Currently, we work specifically with Android devices)
The device must be sufficiently durable and water proof. (IP67 Preferred)
A standard suite of sensors that includes gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, GPS, ambient light, and a microphone is preferred.
Durability Test:
Environmental (Temperature, Pressure)
User Experience
Requirements:
Must have prototype available by September 2016
Applications are open until August 30, 2016
Finalists will be selected on September 6, 2016