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AIVO
Connect
The next generation of premium automotive mounting solutions. Engineered to deliver maximum safety and convenience on the road.
by
ROLE
industrial design lead
RESPONSIBILITIES
BRIEF
lead design team, design research, user experience design, sketching and ideation, concept refinement, CAD, prototyping, oversee tooling and production, factory management, partner liaison, project manager
TOOLS
solidworks, keyshot, illustrator, photoshop, rapid prototyping
Develop a phone mount with built-in alexa. It is intuitive and easy to use while driving. The aesthetic will feel more like a smart device than a phone mount and should fit within the automotive environment.
COMPANY
iOttie Inc.
TIMELINE
1 year
PROCESS
Use inspiration and research as a jumping off point to inform the design and feature set. Continue with ideation and rapid prototyping to assess and validate concepts. Refine, refine, refine. CAD hi-res 3D models, render and 3D print. Send out the final CAD to factory to begin tooling discussion.
FEATURES
1 Voice control with alexa built-in
2 Wireless fast charging
3 Automatic arms
4 Proximity sensor
5 Rotating cradle
6 Internal notification speakers
7 Noise canceling microphones
8 Adjustable neck
PAIRING
Bluetooth pair a smartphone to the AIVO Connect through the Alexa App to use voice controls.
FAST CHARGING
Qi wireless fast charging up to 10W speeds.
AUTO SENSING
A proximity sensor built into the face detects phone and automatically opens and closes arms around.
MOUNTING
The adhesive pad on the base of the anchor sticks to the car dash. Using an embedded magnet and steel plate, the mount securely mates with the anchor.
ALEXA CAPABILITIES
Once connected, use voice commands to control the phone as well as all connected smart devices.
VIDEO: DETAILS
A short video highlighting some of the the details and features of the AIVO Connect. Created to drive social media traffic and tease the product.
VIDEO: PUBLICATIONS
The AVIO Connect was revealed to the public at CES 2020 and was very well received. It stood out in the automotive accessories category as well as in smart devices. As part of the interest, we were approached by some publications and asked to speak about the product. These are the clips from those interviews.
Retail Website: HERE
THANK YOU
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