Hardware & Bluetooth Connectivity Development
- Progressed on ESP32C3 smart insole Bluetooth connectivity to iPhone via Xcode project
- Successfully connected device to phone; next phase requires Mac OS connectivity to enable real-time positional data streams for game logic
- Main blocker: need device SDK and hardware communication expertise; $8K budget allocated for specialist contractor support
- NRF Connect logs captured and shared for troubleshooting
Hardware Testing & Collaboration
- One set of insoles currently in possession; second set located in New York
- Decision to send insoles to Ravi (hardware engineer) via Uber package to facilitate collaborative development
- Will establish group chat with three-person team to coordinate SDK development and connectivity testing
- Potential need for freelance specialist with hardware communication expertise if Ravi's expertise proves insufficient
Apple Vision Pro Integration Opportunities
- Discussed emerging capabilities in Vision Pro: enhanced depth precision, photorealistic rendering, wall detection, planar shadows
- JigSpace app highlighted as strong cinematic content showcase
- Device-level chipset improvements enable more realistic mixed reality experiences
- Recommended apps to explore: JigSpace, "Down to the Wire"
Nike Partnership Strategy
- Dream scenario: establish company as Nike sub-brand (similar to Jordan model) while maintaining independence and retaining Nike's resources/distribution
- Fitness technology overlap identified - Nike previously invested in FuelBand ecosystem
- Connections available within network to former Nike FuelBand designers