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João Montenegro

uBike

Smart home fitness bike

Year
2010
Field
Product
Role
Industrial design, with Gregorio Rodrigues
uBike: Smart home fitness bike

uBike has a simple proposition: change how indoor cycling is experienced. It merges energy generation with the internet of things in one machine, for the gym and for the home.

With its advanced energy generation technology and integration of the internet of things, the uBike is able to provide a truly unique and innovative experience for users. The design process for the uBike began with a focus on functionality and convenience, with the goal of creating a product that was both easy to use and effective in helping people reach their fitness goals.

In the design of uBike, the goal was to revolutionize the way indoor cycling is experienced. With a focus on advanced energy generation technology and the integration of the internet of things, the uBike design team, consisting of myself and designer Gregorio Rodrigues, set out to create a sports center that would be the definitive choice for both gym and home use.

Line drawing of the uBike in profile, with two figures for scale
Render of two uBikes lit in pink and red, beside a plant
Render of the uBike, three-quarter front view
Render of the uBike from the front quarter, showing the handlebars
Render of the uBike in profile
Render of the uBike from the rear quarter
Render of the uBike head-on

Starting with the mechanical engineering concept, we worked to create a functional design that would be both efficient and effective. From there, we moved on to the functional concept design, focusing on how the uBike would be used and what features it would need to have.

We fine-tuned the design, ensuring that it would be not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and user-friendly.

The result of our efforts is uBike, a revolutionary design that is changing the way people experience indoor cycling. Whether you're looking to get in shape or just have some fun, uBike is the perfect choice for anyone looking to enhance their indoor cycling experience.

Render of the uBike from the drive side
Render of the uBike from the front, showing the base
Render of the uBike from above
Render of the uBike from behind, showing the frame

In the news

uBike featured in the press
uBike on the Create the Future design contest