SteadyRoll Putting Coach
For my Studio 3 final project I was given the task of creating a piece of 'wearable' technology. As a golfer and a fan of the Trackman systems, I knew I had to create something related. After doing extensive market and user research I found that there is a lack of putting aids in the golf electronics industry which led to my development of SteadyRoll, a putting coach.
Title slide
The title slide of my final presentation, featuring the model rendered in Keyshot 9.
Research and Concept
I started my project by locating a good spot in the market to build off of. I decided on putting, as it was a completely untouched sector of the market.
Ideation and Iteration
Next, I focused on creating the concept and form of my idea. I went through many different ideas; watches, grips, glove inserts and more. I ended up going forwards with a club-mounted system, as I thought it would benefit my idea the most and give a product a modern aesthetic.
Product Models
After iterating on my concept I created my final product idea.
Product Models II
More renders of my final model, showing the charging point and various views. My concept charges via USB-C, has LED charge indicators and mounts to the .370" shaft of a putter.
Product Technology
I then broke down my product into its essential components, ensuring that my design was not only interesting but also feasible. The device is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. This device has a Two-Axis MEMS Gyroscope, which measures the changes in the putter head angle. This machine also has a Triaxial Accelerometer, measuring the clubs movement through space, calculated acceleration and deceleration of the putter. This device also has a Bluetooth Module Board, transmitting the data from the device to your smartphone via the app. Finally, this device has three LED Charge Indicator Diodes, allowing the user to monitor battery life externally.
Product Dimensions
I then highlighted the critical dimensions of my product. This device is 3.5" long, 1.5" wide, 0.75" tall and features a .370" hole ensuring a snug fit on your putter.
Product Human Factors
This slide highlights the human factors of my design. My product features a thumb contour on the body, ensuring the user can easily remove the product from their putter. As I mentioned before, my product also features a .370" hole, which follows PGA and manufacturing guidelines for putter shafts.
Product Storyboard
This slide highlights the ease of using my product. Users simply turn the device on, connect it to their phone and attach it to their putter to improve their putting!
App Design UX
Finally, I designed my device's app using Adobe XD. The video of the app in use is attached below. Thanks!