Modernizing IoT Application for Wheel Suspension Control
Active Suspension Control (ASC) is an EU-certified Internet of Things mobile application that allows users to customize the vehicle's height via smartphones.
KEY FACTS:
Country
Germany
Industry
Automotive
Cooperation period
2017-current
Cooperation type
Consulting, dedicated development team of 4-6 experts
KEY FACTS:
Country
Germany
Industry
Automotive
Cooperation period
2017-current
Cooperation type
Consulting, dedicated development team of 4-6 experts
What the Client Says
Never for a second did I have any doubt about the success of my project. I found their development team very competent and exceedingly motivated in the first place. In the end, everything was fulfilled according to my requirements, and I could proudly present the apps to my clients. I can truly recommend collaboration with MobiDev to anyone who needs a competent and responsive partner in app development. We have three more apps on the list, and we will certainly entrust MobiDev with them.
The Story Behind
Founded in 2012, a Germany-based vehicle electronics manufacturing company, Cete Automotive GmbH, specializes in IoT solutions for customizing car settings using custom hardware. In 2017, the company engaged MobiDev in improving, and then expanding its software product line which in particular includes:
1. Active Suspension Control (ASC)
3. Active Valve Control (AVC)
Industry Challenges
The Active Suspension Control (ASC) system tackles several challenges, including maintaining optimal driving dynamics and stability by precisely adjusting suspension height. It also balances the need for a customizable ride height with practical ground clearance and enhances the vehicle’s sporty appearance while ensuring comfort over varying road conditions.
How we delivered
1
Started cooperation with UX/UI design audit
The MobiDev team began collaboration on the iOS and Android native ASC mobile app by conducting a comprehensive UX/UI design audit. The dedicated designer assessed the existing platform, identifying areas for improvement to enhance user-friendliness. Based on these findings, the designer proposed several enhancements and then progressed to designing new functionalities.
2
Conducted software audit before moving to app modernization
Since our focus was on modernizing the existing application, our first step before development was a software audit. Dedicated tech experts thoroughly reviewed the existing code and, based on the client’s requirements for the improved application, created a development plan with prioritized platforms and features. As a result of the software audit, we proceeded with the tech strategy creation. Within this strategy, the iOS application was prioritized as the first to be upgraded.
3
Migrated from WiFi connection to Bluetooth Low Energy
The original application provided by the client was unreliable and only connected to the hardware via WiFi. We developed fully native applications for iOS and Android from the ground up, transitioning the connection from WiFi to Bluetooth Low Energy. This shift significantly reduced energy consumption, enhancing the overall efficiency of the app.
4
Completed IoT app modernization for iOS within 5 weeks
As part of our IoT app development efforts, we concentrated on ensuring seamless integration between the software and the client's custom hardware, conducting non-emulated testing on a real car. In line with the approved development plan, we began by modernizing the iOS application and successfully submitted the updated product to the App Store within 5 weeks.
Technical Details
Mobile
Swift, Java, Kotlin
IoT
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Testing
manual testing
Outcomes
After launching the updated iOS app on the App Store, we continued its enhancement and moved on to modernizing the existing Android app. Since the release of the updated Android app on Google Play, the ASC has achieved over 10,000 downloads. For the past years, our collaboration with Cete Automotive GmbH expanded to include upgrading the Active Sound Gateway (ASG) application and developing the Active Valve Control (AVC) app from scratch.
