Goccia: the smallest fitness tracker in the world

In some cases, the smaller the device, the better. This statement is especially important for sports: fitness trackers should be portable and comfortable. The most portable tracker in the world is Goccia ( project site ).

In April of this year, the developers raised the necessary money for mass production of the device, and started to implement the project. Dimensions Goccia - only 17.9mm * 7.2mm, and weight - 3 grams. The size of the tracker is comparable to the size of the buttons for a shirt. What could such a small tracker?
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Goccia features

Immediately, it should be noted that the tracker uses an unusual method of transmitting data to a mobile device: to perform such an operation, you need to bring the surface with the LEDs to the camera of the mobile device, and launch the corresponding application.



In order to wear the device was comfortable to wear, the developers provide several accessories at once, including a bracelet, a clip and a necklace. A positive point is the possibility of autonomous operation of the device for 2 weeks.

Goccia features:

• Automatic switching to day and night mode.
• Using the LED sync method;
• Tracking distance traveled per day;
• Determining the number of completed steps;
• Determining the number of calories burned per day;
• Automatic adaptation to various activities, including tourism, cycling, swimming;
• Single click activation;
• Displays the level of physical activity using eight LEDs;
• Synchronization with the application on a mobile device - iOS and Adnroid.

As mentioned above, the front panel of the device contains 8 LEDs, which show the activity of the current workout. In addition, with the help of LEDs, you can track the achievement of previously established goals - for example, to go through several thousand steps a day.



The case of Goccia is waterproof, you can use the device in any weather and in any place, including the pool.

Charging is wireless, with a full battery charge running in just half an hour.



Characteristics of Goccia:

• Dimensions: diameter 17.9mm, thickness 7.2 mm;
• Synchronization: light method;
• Features: Automatic recognition of the time of day;
• Water resistance: Waterproof case, can be immersed in water;
• Full charge: 25 minutes;
• Weight: 3 g;
• Application: Free application for iOS (Android version is being developed);
• Battery: li-Ion, up to 14 days without recharging.

As you can see, with such a small size, a device can do a lot (if not all) of what “adult” fitness trackers can do. And working with a miniature Goccia is much more convenient. As for the price of the device, in the Russian Federation the cost of Goccia is 4,990 rubles.