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Transforming Parenting with Actiwity: An IoT Case Study

Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors

Applicable Industries

Cement
Education

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development
Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping
Time Sensitive Networking

Services

Testing & Certification
Training

About The Customer

The primary customers of Actiwity are parents and caregivers who are looking for creative ways to engage their children in learning activities. The app is also designed to be used by children, providing them with a variety of activities and games that are not only fun but also educational. The customers are those who value quality time with their children and are looking for ways to turn their children's boredom and unused potential into productive learning time. They are also those who appreciate the convenience of having a variety of activities and games at their fingertips, without the need for screens, props, or requisites. The open-source nature of the platform also appeals to customers who want to share their own ideas and best practices with others.

The Challenge

Actiwity, a parenting app, was founded by Dr. Ing. Michal and Jana Kümmel with the aim of transforming children's boredom, unused potential, and tiredness into quality time through learning. The founders, who are parents themselves, were faced with the challenge of creating an app that would encourage parents and caregivers to be more creative and share their best practices. They wanted to create an open-source platform for activities and games for children that would not only entertain but also educate. The challenge was to create an app that would be easy to use, interactive, and beneficial for both parents and children. The founders also wanted to ensure that the activities and games featured on the app did not require screens, props, or requisites, making them easily accessible and convenient for users.

The Solution

The founders chose Bubble, a no-code tool, to build their app. Bubble offered them the necessary features to build their own web app without having to code. The app works by allowing parents, caregivers, or children to find activities for various purposes, request activity for a specific purpose, add an activity, extend activity description and meta-tags of activities, and review activities to promote the best ones and set a quality benchmark. The founders were able to modify their prototype in real-time based on the feedback they received and test it immediately. The Bubble community also provided them with support and assistance throughout the development process. The founders plan to add new features like activity radar, hashtag purpose radar, add audio and video activities, and explore ideas like AI creating activities.

Operational Impact

The operational results of Actiwity have been positive. The app has successfully transformed the way parents and caregivers engage with their children, turning boredom and unused potential into quality learning time. The app has also fostered a sense of community among users, with the open-source platform allowing for the exchange of ideas and best practices. The use of Bubble as a no-code tool has enabled the founders to quickly and efficiently develop and modify the app, allowing them to focus on product development and creating value. The planned addition of new features and expansion of offerings demonstrates the founders' commitment to continuous improvement and meeting the evolving needs of their customers.

Quantitative Benefit

Actiwity was successfully developed and launched within a year, from November 2019 to November 2020.
The app has been constantly improved based on user feedback, demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to customer needs.
The founders plan to add new features and expand the app's offerings, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and expansion.