MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi by Tielin Ding

MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi by Tielin Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Ditheknoloji tse Aparwang Competition Category.

TšepeTheknoloji e Aparwang· 2025

MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi

by Tielin Ding

Client: Dano

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Theknoloji e Aparwang Category

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The Design

About MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi

Mongolo wa Buka: MyO ke sete ya disebediswa tsa boitšepiso ba metjhino emeteng bakeng sa dipapadi, e reriloeng bakeng sa batho ba ratang boikoetliso le baatlelete ba batlang tlhaloso e tebileng mabapi le ts'ebetso ea mesifa. Sete ena e kenyelletsa lebanta la letheka, thapo ea leoto le thapo ea lehetla, tse ngoe le tse ngoe li kenyelletsoa ka disensara tsa electromyography tse hlokomelang mesebetsi ea mesifa. Karolo e ka tlosoang ea moamoheli e romela boitsebiso ho appolikeishene e sebelisanang le sete ena, e fanang ka maikutlo mabapi le ts'ebetso ea mesifa, khatello le sebopeho. Likarolo tsena tse arohaneng li ka fetoloa hore li lumellane hantle le 'mele, mme sethala se le seng sa ho chaja se sebeletsa likarolo tsohle. Ho sebelisoa silicone ea boemo ba bongaka le mesila e sa bakeng liphetoho, e le ho netefatsa ho tsitsa le boiketlo.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, MyO Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Sesebediswa sa Boitšepiso ba Metjhino Emeteng bakeng sa Dipapadi e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: MyO is an innovative wearable suite for later Gen Y and Gen Z fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking muscle performance insights. Featuring EMG sensors in a waist belt, leg strap, and shoulder strap, MyO delivers real-time feedback via a user-friendly APP. Its soft geometric design, modular assembly, and sustainable materials combine functionality, aesthetics, and eco-consciousness.
Dimensions & Packaging: O1 - Waist Belt: 1100 mm x 160 mm x 20 mm
Integrated EMG sensors for core muscle monitoring.
O2 - Leg Strap: 600 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm
Designed for lower limb muscle activity tracking.
O3 - Shoulder Strap: 360 mm x 220 mm x 10 mm
Sensors for upper body and shoulder muscle engagement.
Oc - Charging Dock: 300 mm x 85 mm x 33 mm
Modular design for charging all components.
Detachable Receiver Unit: 60 mm x 40 mm x 18 mm
Ensures seamless signal transmission.
Tags: Sports, Wearable, Fitness, Monitor, Electromyography, Muscle
Production Technology: The MyO sports wearable suite was developed using a user-centered design approach, guided by extensive research into later Gen Y and Gen Z preferences and fitness needs. Prototypes were crafted through iterative testing, combining advanced EMG sensor technology with modular, ergonomic designs. Materials such as medical-grade silicone and hypoallergenic fabrics were chosen for durability, comfort, and sustainability. Additive manufacturing and precision engineering ensured accuracy in fit and function.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was integrating advanced EMG technology into a compact, ergonomic wearable while meeting diverse user needs. Research involved studying EMG technology and conducting interviews with fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients to understand their demand for precise muscle feedback. By combining these insights with iterative prototyping and testing, MyO achieved usability, comfort, and eco-conscious design.
Research: Over 200 questionnaires and 20 interviews revealed a market gap: users demand detailed muscle analytics, but advanced EMG technology remains inaccessible to most. Fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients require precise, real-time muscle data for training, performance, and recovery.
Gen Z and Gen Y users prefer eco-friendly, minimalistic designs with sustainable, hypoallergenic materials. These insights shaped MyO, blending professional-grade technology with user-friendly, accessible design.
Inspiration: This project's inspiration is the need to bridge a significant gap in fitness technology for later Gen Y and Gen Z users. Current wearables often lack real-time, muscle-specific feedback, which is crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming to optimize performance, prevent injuries, or recover effectively. Drawing on advanced electromyography (EMG) technology and insights from user research, the design prioritizes ergonomic comfort, modern aesthetics, and actionable data.
Project Duration: The MyO project began in January 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, and concluded with its non-working prototypes in November 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. The design process included research, sketching, study modeling, prototyping, 3D modeling and rendering, 3D printing, and user testing. MyO now actively participates in international concept design competitions to showcase its innovative approach to wearable sports technology and seek sponsorship or investment opportunities.
Operation Flow: MyO operates seamlessly through its modular wearable suite, which includes a waist belt, leg strap, shoulder strap, and receiver unit. Each device integrates EMG sensors to monitor muscle activity in real-time. The receiver sends Data to a companion app, providing actionable feedback on muscle engagement, fatigue, and form. Users can adjust the fit for ergonomic comfort, and modular components allow easy customization. This design ensures precise performance tracking and optimized training outcomes.
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview with Case, 2024.
Image #2: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview without Case, 2024.
Image #3: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Belt, Leg Strap, Shoulder Strap, and Receiver Exploded View, 2024.
Image #4: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Receiver and Charging Dock, 2024.
Image #5: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO EMG Sensors and Receivers, 2024.
Video Credits: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Project Video, 2024.