Engineering a Smart Hydration Solution for Sum Hydration
At High Intensity Labs, we specialize in building innovative, connected products, and our work with Sum Hydration is a perfect example of how we integrate hardware, software, and IoT connectivity into a seamless customer experience.
Sum Hydration's mission is to revolutionize hydration at gyms by offering custom sports drinks on demand, powered by a smartphone app. Our team developed the smartphone app, electrical systems, and backend tools to make this vision a reality.
Smartphone App: Seamless User Experience with IoT Connectivity
The Sum Hydration App allows gym-goers to customize and purchase their drinks effortlessly. We designed the app with Bluetooth and cellular connectivity, enabling seamless communication with the drink dispenser.
Key App Features:
- Bluetooth & Cellular Connectivity – Ensures the dispenser communicates with the app in real-time.
- In-App Payments – Users can securely purchase their custom drinks.
- Custom Drink Selection – Allows customers to personalize their hydration based on their workout needs.
- Fleet Management & Monitoring – Gym owners can track usage, sales, and maintenance needs remotely.
This intuitive app is the gateway to a frictionless vending experience, allowing users to grab a sports drink with just a few taps on their phone.
Advanced Electrical Engineering: Precision Control & Reliable Performance
Behind the scenes, the Sum Hydration dispenser is powered by an advanced electrical system engineered by our team.
Key Electrical Features:
- Precision Stepper Motor Drivers – For accurate dispensing of sports drink formulas.
- Solid-State Controls – Ensuring reliable, long-lasting operation with no mechanical relays.
- Multiple Sensor Integrations – Monitoring fluid levels, temperature, and operational status.
- Custom Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) – Designed from scratch to support all dispenser functions.
Using a Particle SOM with RTOS, we created a responsive and connected system that allows remote updates and real-time monitoring of all devices in the field.
Manufacturing & Deployment: Scaling for Success
Beyond development, we also provided manufacturing support to ensure Sum Hydration's product could scale. Our custom PCBs were designed for efficient assembly and reliability in high-use environments.
Our Manufacturing Contributions:
- PCB Design & Assembly – Optimized for high-volume production.
- Hardware Testing & QA – Ensuring every dispenser meets performance standards.
- Cloud-Connected Dashboard – Providing fleet monitoring, diagnostics, and analytics for Sum Hydration.
With these tools in place, Sum Hydration can efficiently manage dispensers across multiple gyms, ensuring customers always have access to fresh, custom sports drinks.
Final Thoughts: Innovating the Future of Hydration
Working with Sum Hydration, we combined smart software, precision hardware, and IoT connectivity to create a next-generation hydration solution. This project showcases our expertise in app development, electrical engineering, firmware, and IoT product development.
If you're looking to bring an innovative connected product to market, High Intensity Labs is ready to help. Let's build something incredible together.