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Your custom Wearable Bands, engineered for performance.

Bring your wearable bands idea to life. We specialize in developing robust, low-power wearable solutions from concept to commercialization, leveraging our expertise in advanced connectivity, sensor integration, and reliable software.
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The Wearable Bands challenges

A great wearable appears simple, but its performance relies on a complex network of engineering disciplines. Without a holistic approach, a product can fail at its most critical function. We address these core challenges head-on:

Engineering for long-term power

Battery life is the most important metric for user satisfaction. We optimize every layer of the system - from embedded firmware to wireless protocols - to achieve exceptional energy efficiency, ensuring your device keeps working when it matters most. Our expertise includes designing ultra-low-power circuits around chips like Qorvo QM33 and advanced battery management systems.

Building a secure, resilient core

In a world of evolving threats, security cannot be an afterthought. We implement a security-by-design paradigm that protects your firmware and data from the ground up, ensuring a resilient foundation for your product. Our solutions include Secure Boot, encrypted OTA updates, and cryptographic authentication to safeguard sensitive user data.

From raw data to actionable insights

The value of a wearable lies in its data. We don't just integrate sensors; we apply advanced algorithms and multi-sensor fusion to transform noisy, ambiguous signals into precise, meaningful information. We leverage UWB's high-frequency location updates and integrate IMUs to provide granular insights into human movement, gait analysis, and physiological states.

Navigating the path to market

The journey from prototype to commercial product is full of regulatory and technical hurdles. Our process is designed to streamline this path, providing a predictable roadmap that minimizes risk and accelerates your launch. We provide support for CE/RED wireless certifications, avoiding costly rework late in the project.

needCode's comprehensive wearable development

We partner with you to build more than a product. Our expertise combines strategic planning, precision engineering, and a focus on long-term reliability.

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Strategic technology blueprint

We start by crafting a detailed technology roadmap that aligns with your business goals. We guide you in selecting the right wireless protocols - BLE, UWB, Wi-Fi - and sensor types to ensure your product is scalable and future-proof.

02

Mastery of wireless connectivity

Our deep expertise in BLE, UWB, and other low-power wireless protocols allows us to create seamless, reliable connections. We implement advanced features like PAwR (Periodic Advertising with Responses) and Channel Sounding to ensure robust communication in any environment.

03

Advanced sensor fusion

Our solutions go beyond single-sensor inputs. We develop custom algorithms that correlate data from multiple sources - such as motion and location - to detect complex events and provide richer, more accurate insights. This is critical for applications like fall detection and gait analysis.

04

Security from the first line of code

We embed robust security features into the firmware from the very beginning, including Secure Boot and encrypted OTA updates, ensuring your device remains protected throughout its lifecycle.

05

Seamless integration with your ecosystem

We build API gateways and backend frameworks that ensure your wearable integrates smoothly with mobile apps, cloud platforms, and third-party systems, creating a cohesive and functional ecosystem.

06

End-to-end quality assurance

Our rigorous, automated testing framework guarantees product stability and performance. We simulate real-world conditions to validate every aspect of your device before it ever reaches a customer.

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Where our wearable solutions fit

Our expertise in wearable technology allows us to deliver optimized solutions across multiple industries, solving complex problems with speed and precision.

Healthcare & life sciences

  • Continuous patient monitoring
    We develop wearables for continuous patient monitoring, tracking vital signs and providing real-time data to healthcare professionals. An example is our infant care wearable, which tracks vital signs, motion, and ambient conditions for vulnerable patients.
  • Staff proximity badges
    Our solutions provide a reliable way to manage access control and track staff presence in sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations. Badges can record who entered restricted labs and for how long without manual logging.
  • Asset location tracking
    Our wearables enable hospitals and labs to track expensive equipment and critical assets, reducing costly delays and optimizing utilization.
  • Automated compliance reporting
    Our systems log exposure times and movement in hazardous zones, providing data for automated compliance reporting and audits. This helps to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Proximity-based access
    We enable solutions that use UWB and BLE proximity to trigger automated actions, such as secure, keyless access to restricted areas.
  • Data-driven workflow optimization
    Our solutions help analyze staffing patterns and optimize workflows by providing insights into staff movement and presence in different areas.

Industrial & manufacturing

  • Worker safety
    We create hybrid safety tags that use motion sensors to detect falls or inactivity and trigger alerts, ensuring real-time monitoring of worker activity in hazardous environments.
  • Industrial access control
    Our solutions use BLE and UWB for secure, keyless access to machinery and restricted zones, improving both security and workflow efficiency. They enable devices to automatically recognize owners and grant secure access.
  • Operational efficiency
    We provide wearables that track worker location and movement patterns, helping to analyze staffing patterns and optimize on-site workflows. The Hybrid Safety Tag can be used for compliance reporting and detecting anomalies in worker location.
  • Real-time machine interaction
    We develop wearable solutions that allow workers to interact with industrial equipment and machinery from a safe distance, improving efficiency and safety on the factory floor.
  • Zone event detection
    Our systems continuously monitor the presence of workers, vehicles, or assets within defined zones, triggering automated actions when a zone entry or exit occurs.
  • Real-time location systems (RTLS)
    We utilize RTLS to ensure real-time visibility of worker location and activity, enabling control over access to restricted areas and enhancing safety.

Warehousing, Logistics & Mobility

  • End-to-end cold chain visibility
    Our trackers continuously monitor temperature and location during transit of sensitive goods, providing real-time visibility and compliance-ready reports.
  • Fleet telemetry & diagnostics
    Our solutions integrate with vehicle CAN bus systems to capture detailed engine parameters and driving behavior, supporting route optimization and predictive vehicle maintenance.
  • High-accuracy asset tracking
    We enable centimeter-level asset location within warehouses using our UWB precision location pack, with autopositioning anchors that drastically reduce deployment time and complexity.
  • Supply chain automation
    We create zone-based event detection systems that automate workflows, such as activating alarms or stopping machinery when assets or people enter specific zones.
  • Livestock tracking
    We develop compact, lightweight wearables that combine GPS and BLE to monitor animal position, movement patterns, and activity levels, helping farmers detect health issues early and optimize operations.
  • Mobile field diagnostics
    We provide handheld UWB readers that allow operators to quickly perform inventory checks and troubleshoot devices in the field, complementing fixed RTLS infrastructure and reducing downtime.

Sports & fitness

  • Performance monitoring
    We develop wearables for continuous tracking of biometrics, movements, and training progress, providing actionable insights for athletes and coaches. Our solutions monitor every aspect of performance, from heart rate and body temperature to advanced motion analysis.
  • Team analytics
    We build RTLS systems that track player location and movement on a field in real time. This enables advanced tactical analysis, heatmaps, and path visualization, helping coaches optimize team strategy and performance.
  • Injury prevention
    Our solutions use multi-sensor fusion to analyze biomechanics and identify movement patterns that could lead to injury. This allows for proactive intervention and personalized training plans.
  • Rehabilitation tracking
    We engineer wearables that monitor patient progress during physical rehabilitation. The data helps therapists track improvements in motion, strength, and range of motion, ensuring a data-driven recovery process.
  • Smart gym equipment
    Our modules can be integrated into gym equipment to provide real-time feedback on form, reps, and intensity. The data is synchronized with a mobile app to create a unified and personalized training experience.
  • Activity and wellness tracking
    We create wearables that monitor daily activity, sleep patterns, and stress levels, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their health and wellness.

Consumer & events

  • Visitor navigation
    We create solutions for concerts and conferences that use UWB anchors and wearable bands for precise indoor navigation. This improves the attendee experience by guiding them to specific locations and provides organizers with valuable crowd management insights.
  • Automated access
    Our modules enable keyless, secure access to homes, cars, and personal devices, leveraging UWB proximity for precise and reliable authentication. This solution simplifies daily routines and enhances security.
  • Contactless payments
    We integrate secure payment modules into wearable devices, allowing for seamless and convenient transactions at events, stores, or in public transport.
  • Augmented reality experiences
    Our wearables support location-based AR applications, creating interactive experiences at events, museums, or tourist attractions. The technology provides precise location data to trigger digital content based on the user's position.
  • Personal safety wearables
    We develop compact, discreet wearable solutions that can trigger alerts in case of an emergency. Our devices can detect falls or prolonged inactivity and automatically send a notification with the user's precise location.
  • Smart home integration
    We create wearable solutions that interact with smart home ecosystems, allowing users to control lighting, temperature, and other devices with simple gestures or proximity-based commands.

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Testimonials

“I think the key takeaway from needCode is their ability to adapt and understand the customer's requirements. That took away probably a large portion of what could have been a lot of development time and expense for both companies.”
Bob Folkestad
Bob Folkestad
President at Creative Werks
“One aspect that truly sets needCode apart is its profound expertise in firmware development. Their proficiency in various programming languages, embedded systems and hardware architecture is truly impressive. When faced with difficult problems, their strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset shine through, allowing them to overcome obstacles with remarkable ease.”
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Semeh Sarhan
CEO at Xtrava
“I worked with needCode while leading the NWTN-Berlin team in 2018. A big chunk for our FW development has been outsourced to them and they had proven to iterate very quickly, following specs and deliver on time. It was great working with them. I recommend working with needCode’s team on any Embedded SW development.”
avatar Marco Salvioli Mariani
Marco Salvioli Mariani
CTO at NWTN Berlin GmbH
“needCode Team proved to be one of the best engineers I have ever met. The part I like the most about the team is the more difficult an obstacle seems to be, the more motivated they were to find a solution and a way forward.”
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Szymon Słupnik
CTO at Silvair
“needCode is an outstanding partner. Their quick follow-up, scalability, and extensive professional network set them apart. Their expertise in wireless technologies has been valuable, supporting us from low-level drivers to architecture discussions.”
avatar Tim Allemeersch
Tim Allemeersch
Director at Qorvo, Inc.
“needCode did a great job improving the firmware of the Vai Kai connected toys and developing new features, surpassing our expectations multiple times. I would definitely recommend hiring Bartek and needCode for the embedded software projects!”
avatar Matas Petrikas
Matas Petrikas
CEO & Co-founder
at Vai Kai UG

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Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing machines are typically equipped with IoT sensors that capture performance data. AIoT technology analyzes this sensor data, and based on vibration patterns, the AI predicts the machine's behavior and recommends actions to maintain optimal performance. This approach is highly effective for predictive maintenance, promoting safer working environments, continuous operation, longer equipment lifespan, and less downtime. Additionally, AIoT enhances quality control on production lines.

For example, Sentinel, a monitoring system used in pharmaceutical production by IMA Pharma, employs AI to evaluate sensor data along the production line. The AI detects and improves underperforming components, ensuring efficient machine operation and maintaining high standards in drug manufacturing.

Logistics & supply chain

IoT devices - from fleet vehicles and autonomous warehouse robots to scanners and beacons - generate large amounts of data in this industry. When combined with AI, this data can be leveraged for tracking, analytics, predictive maintenance, autonomous driving, and more, offering greater visibility into logistics operations and enhancing vendor partnerships.

Example: Amazon employs over 750,000 autonomous mobile robots to assist warehouse staff with heavy lifting, delivery, and package handling tasks. Other examples include AI-powered IoT devices such as cameras, RFID sensors, and beacons that help monitor goods' movement and track products within warehouses and during transportation. AI algorithms can also estimate arrival times and forecast delays by analyzing traffic conditions.

Retail

IoT sensors monitor movement and customer flow within a building, while AI algorithms analyze this data to offer insights into traffic patterns and product preferences. This information enhances understanding of customer behavior, helps prevent stockouts, and improves customer analytics to drive sales. Furthermore, AIoT enables retailers to deliver personalized shopping experiences by leveraging geographical data and individual shopping preferences.

For instance, IoT sensors track movement and customer flow, and AI algorithms process this information to reveal insights into traffic patterns and product preferences. This ultimately leads to better customer understanding, stockout prevention, and enhanced sales analytics.

Agriculture

Recent research by Continental reveals that over 27% of surveyed farmers utilize drones for aerial land analysis. These devices capture images of crops as they are and transmit them to a dashboard for further assessment. However, AI can enhance this process even further.

For example, AIoT-powered drones can photograph crops at various growth stages, assess plant health, detect diseases, and recommend optimal harvesting strategies to maximize yield. Additionally, these drones can be employed for targeted crop treatments, irrigation monitoring and management, soil health analysis, and more.

Smart Cities

Smart cities represent another domain where AIoT applications can enhance citizens' well-being, facilitate urban infrastructure planning, and guide future city development. In addition to traffic management, IoT devices equipped with AI can monitor energy consumption patterns, forecast demand fluctuations, and dynamically optimize energy distribution. AI-powered surveillance cameras and sensors can identify suspicious activities, monitor crowd density, and alert authorities to potential security threats in real-time, improving public safety and security.

For example, an AIoT solution has been implemented in Barcelona to manage water and energy sustainably. The city has installed IoT sensors across its water supply system to gather water pressure, flow rate, and quality data. AI algorithms analyze this information to identify leaks and optimize water usage. Similarly, smart grids have been introduced to leverage AI to predict demand and distribute energy efficiently, minimizing waste and emissions. As a result, these initiatives have enabled the city to reduce water waste by 25%, increase renewable energy usage by 17%, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 19%.

Healthcare

Integrating AI and IoT in healthcare enables hospitals to deliver remote patient care more efficiently while reducing the burden on facilities. Additionally, AI can be used in clinical trials to preprocess data collected from sensors across extensive target and control groups.

For example, intelligent wearable technologies enable doctors to monitor patients remotely. In real-time, sensors collect vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels. AI algorithms then analyze this data, assisting doctors in detecting issues early, developing personalized treatment plans, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Smart Homes

The smart home ecosystem encompasses smart thermostats, locks, security cameras, energy management systems, heating, lighting, and entertainment systems. AI algorithms analyze data from these devices to deliver context-specific recommendations tailored to each user. This enables homeowners to use utilities more efficiently, create a personalized living space, and achieve sustainability goals.

For example, LifeSmart offers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered IoT tools for smart homes, connecting new and existing intelligent appliances and allowing customers to manage them via their smartphones. Additionally, they provide an AI builder framework for deploying AI on smart devices, edge gateways, and the cloud, enabling AI algorithms to process data and user behavior autonomously.

Maintenance (Post-Release Support)

When your product is successfully launched and available on the market we provide ongoing support and maintenance services to ensure your product remains competitive and reliable. This includes prompt resolution of any reported issues through bug fixes and updates.

We continuously enhance product features based on user feedback and market insights, optimizing performance and user experience.

Our team monitors product performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and proactively addresses potential issues. This phase aims to sustain product competitiveness, ensure customer satisfaction, and support long-term success in the market.

Commercialization (From MVP to Product

Our software team focuses on completing the full product feature range, enhancing the user interface and experience, and handling all corner cases. We prepare product software across the whole lifecycle by providing all necessary procedures, such as manufacturing support and firmware upgrade.

We also finalize the product's hardware design to ensure robustness, scalability and cost-effectiveness.

This includes rigorous testing procedures to validate product performance, reliability, and security. We manage all necessary certifications and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure the product meets industry standards and legal obligations.

By the end of this phase, your product is fully prepared for mass production and commercial deployment, with all documentation and certifications in place.

Prototyping (From POC to MVP)

Our development team focuses on implementing core product features and use cases to create a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We advance to refining the hardware design, moving from initial concepts to detailed PCB design allowing us to assemble first prototypes. Updated documentation from the Design phase ensures alignment with current project status. A basic test framework is established to conduct preliminary validation tests.

This prepares the product for real-world demonstrations to stakeholders, customers, and potential investors.

This phase is critical for validating market readiness and functionality before proceeding to full-scale production.

Design (From Idea to POC)

We meticulously select the optimal technology stack and hardware components based on your smart product idea with detailed use cases and feature requirements (Market Requirements Document / Business Requirements Document). Our team conducts thorough assessments of costs, performance metrics, power consumption, and resource requirements.

Deliverables include a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD), detailed Software Architecture plans, an Initial Test Plan outlining validation strategies, Regulatory Compliance Analysis to ensure adherence to relevant standards, and a Proof of Concept (POC) prototype implemented on breakout boards.

This phase aims to validate the technical feasibility of your concept and establish a solid foundation for further development.

If you lack a validated idea and MRD/BRD, consider utilizing our IoT Strategic Roadmap service to gain insights into target markets, user needs, and desired functionality. Having a structured plan in the form of an IoT Strategic Roadmap before development begins is crucial to mitigate complications in subsequent product development phases.