Smart Dumbbells

Kabata Dumbbells are the world’s first AI-powered, haptic, and BLE-connected dumbbells designed to create an immersive and social workout experience. These smart weights track a wide range of workout metrics and use AI to tailor workouts to individual users. Our team at Focus was responsible for the complete design and development of the hardware and embedded software, ensuring seamless integration of sensors, haptic feedback, and wireless communication for an optimized user experience.
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Smart Dumbbells
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About the Client

Kabata is an innovative fitness technology company that revolutionizes strength training with intelligent, connected equipment.

Their focus on combining advanced technology with fitness goals led them to develop a groundbreaking product that seamlessly blends AI, analytics, and user engagement.

Kabata selected our company for our expertise in delivering complex hardware and embedded software solutions, essential for bringing their vision of an interactive workout platform to life.

Focus | About the Client

01

About the Client

Kabata is an innovative fitness technology company that revolutionizes strength training with intelligent, connected equipment.

Their focus on combining advanced technology with fitness goals led them to develop a groundbreaking product that seamlessly blends AI, analytics, and user engagement.

Kabata selected our company for our expertise in delivering complex hardware and embedded software solutions, essential for bringing their vision of an interactive workout platform to life.

Focus | About the Client
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About the Problem

Kabata aimed to reinvent the traditional dumbbell by integrating smart features that could track extensive workout metrics and interact with users through haptic feedback and a connected mobile app.

The challenge was to develop a robust and compact system that could manage real-time data processing, AI-driven workout customization, and reliable BLE communication—all while maintaining ergonomics and durable design standards.

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About the Problem

Kabata aimed to reinvent the traditional dumbbell by integrating smart features that could track extensive workout metrics and interact with users through haptic feedback and a connected mobile app.

The challenge was to develop a robust and compact system that could manage real-time data processing, AI-driven workout customization, and reliable BLE communication—all while maintaining ergonomics and durable design standards.

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Working Methodology

Our team took a comprehensive approach, handling everything from the electrical design of the dumbbells and charging dock to the firmware and communication protocols.

Using an Agile methodology, we ensured continuous collaboration with Kabata, addressing technical challenges in real time and refining the product through iterative testing and feedback.

Key phases included circuit design, firmware development, and protocol engineering to ensure flawless integration with the mobile app and the broader Kabata ecosystem.

Focus | Working Methodology

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Working Methodology

Our team took a comprehensive approach, handling everything from the electrical design of the dumbbells and charging dock to the firmware and communication protocols.

Using an Agile methodology, we ensured continuous collaboration with Kabata, addressing technical challenges in real time and refining the product through iterative testing and feedback.

Key phases included circuit design, firmware development, and protocol engineering to ensure flawless integration with the mobile app and the broader Kabata ecosystem.

Focus | Working Methodology
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The Solution

We designed and developed a sophisticated system incorporating an award-winning, cutting-edge electromechanical driving mechanism, advanced sensors, haptic drivers, and wireless communications to meet Kabata’s vision.

The smart dumbbells could detect and analyze a wide array of workout metrics, providing users with AI-driven feedback and workout customization.

Our firmware managed the precise operation of the sensors and haptic drivers while ensuring reliable BLE communication with the Kabata app, offering users a seamless and interactive workout experience.

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The Solution

We designed and developed a sophisticated system incorporating an award-winning, cutting-edge electromechanical driving mechanism, advanced sensors, haptic drivers, and wireless communications to meet Kabata’s vision.

The smart dumbbells could detect and analyze a wide array of workout metrics, providing users with AI-driven feedback and workout customization.

Our firmware managed the precise operation of the sensors and haptic drivers while ensuring reliable BLE communication with the Kabata app, offering users a seamless and interactive workout experience.

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The Results

Kabata Dumbbells have been successfully launched into the market, receiving widespread acclaim for their innovative approach to fitness.

The product has significantly enhanced workout efficiency, offering users real-time form corrections and tailored training programs.

Kabata has won several design awards, further establishing their reputation as a leader in fitness innovation.

This project exemplifies our ability to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that align perfectly with client needs and market demands.

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The Results

Kabata Dumbbells have been successfully launched into the market, receiving widespread acclaim for their innovative approach to fitness.

The product has significantly enhanced workout efficiency, offering users real-time form corrections and tailored training programs.

Kabata has won several design awards, further establishing their reputation as a leader in fitness innovation.

This project exemplifies our ability to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that align perfectly with client needs and market demands.