From validated prototype to certified, shipped units. Every stage tracked and on schedule.
DEVELOPMENT STAGES
Design Phase
MainboardComplete
HousingComplete
Actuator
Setup and TestingComplete
Sensor Integration
Pulse and OxygenComplete
BioimpedanceComplete
Band
DesignComplete
R&D StageTesting
Software
Mobile AppIn Development
Machine LearningTesting
PRODUCTION TIMELINE
TARGET: W16 → Certified & Shipped
Serial Production Prep
Mechanical
Electronics
Software
Testing & QC
Certification
Final & Delivery
Weekly Plan
Prototype learnings will be transferred into locked serial production specifications
Serial production tooling requirements will be confirmed across all sub-systems
CE and FCC certification processes will be formally initiated
Team alignment across hardware, software and production tracks
Prototype-validated PCB schematic will be finalized for serial production run
Housing tooling will transition from prototype mold to serial production mold
Bluetooth GATT profile and command structure will be confirmed production-ready
Bioimpedance sensor algorithm will complete final validation against production hardware
Plastic housing mold production will be initiated
Aluminum front panel and surface finishing processes will be planned
Connector clip and mechanical part production will begin
Motor mount and piston tip prototypes will be produced
PCB production will be initiated
SMD/THT component sourcing and assembly planning will be done
Battery and BMS integration design will be completed
Bluetooth and communication module selection will be approved
SMD/THT assembly will be performed
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) will be conducted
BMS integration will undergo first tests
Sensor signal calibration measurements will be taken
Serial production plastic housing will be produced
Aluminum front panel anodizing at production scale will be completed
Physical button, front cover and piston tips at production spec will be manufactured
Serial sub-assembly line will be established and verified
BLE device identification protocol will be finalized for production units
Pairing and configuration protocols will be locked for serial deployment
GATT services and characteristics will be confirmed for production firmware
Firmware build covering bootloader, ISP and error handling will be finalized
Bioimpedance sensor testing will be completed and algorithm finalized
Sensor data pipeline will be validated end-to-end on production hardware
Configuration parameter management via GATT will be production-tested
Raw sensor data logging interface will be finalized
Battery, BMS and sensor modules will be integrated on serial production boards
Power management, charging and circuit protection will be tested at production spec
Bluetooth connectivity will be verified across production units
Sensor calibration consistency across production batch will be confirmed
All units will be fully assembled: housing, electronics board, motor mount and piston tips
Mechanical stress tests will be performed
Serial assembly line will be completed
First quality control inspection will take place
Mobile application development will be completed
Machine learning validation will be finalized
End-to-end testing will be conducted across full production unit sample
Error scenarios and edge-case testing will be run at production scale
All units will undergo full testing covering performance, durability and reliability
User scenario tests will run across different walking profiles
Technical Construction File (TCF) preparation will begin for CE submission
Quality control process will be completed
Technical Construction File (TCF) will be completed
EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) will be prepared
EMC and LVD tests will be submitted to an accredited laboratory
RED Directive application for Bluetooth/RF will be filed
FCC ID Part 15B/15C application for Bluetooth will be filed
RF emissions testing will be conducted
Test samples will be submitted to the accredited test laboratory
Safety label designs and compliance documentation will be prepared
CE and FCC test reports will be reviewed and any non-conformances will be resolved
Required revisions will be applied based on laboratory feedback
Final packaging design with CE and FCC marks will be finalized
Kickstarter campaign visuals will be updated with certification details
CE and FCC certificates will officially be received
Final packaging will be completed with all certification marks
All units will be packaged and handed over
Kickstarter delivery ready
CE Certification (European Union)
Technical Construction File (TCF)
EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU + LVD 2014/35/EU
RED Directive 2014/53/EU · Bluetooth / RF
Required for legal sale and distribution across Europe. Covers electromagnetic compatibility, low voltage safety and radio equipment standards. ARCH V1 is not a medical device and therefore falls outside the scope of medical device CE marking (EU 2017/745).
Timeline: W12 → W16
FCC Certification (US Market)
FCC ID · Part 15B (unintentional radiator)
FCC ID · Part 15C (intentional radiator, Bluetooth)
RF emissions testing at accredited laboratory
Compliance labeling and documentation
Mandatory for any Bluetooth device sold or marketed in the United States. Ensures the device meets FCC radio frequency emission standards.
Timeline: W13 → W16
16-week production and certification timeline · Target delivery: announced after certification scheduling CE certified for Europe · FCC certified for the United States
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