Designed to control.Made to move.
Consolidated for portability
Results that make a difference
The KTAC controller is a handheld device used to operate unmanned systems in the field. It enables real-time control of robotic platforms in mission-critical environments where performance and portability matter.
Earlier versions relied on multiple components like battery packs, cables and control units that slowed down setup and added risk. We helped Kutta redesign the product into one handheld device that’s compact, intuitive and built for real-world conditions. The end result was fewer parts and simplified UI, positioning Kutta for faster scaling and transitioning to in-house production.
Solve for power dependency and vulnerable shell
The original KTAC setup wasn't easy to use on the move. Operators had to juggle multiple pieces of gear and the housing wasn't rugged enough for rough field use. Kutta needed a way to combine everything into one tough reliable unit.
Iterate based on feedback
We teamed up early with Kutta and worked closely with 29Tech, our integrated manufacturing partner. Together, we rethought the layout, rebuilt the latch and added USB-C to combine power and control through one connection.
Up close with
KTAC features
Skills & equipment used
- Ergonomic shaping for gloved hands
- Compact housing design
- CAD modeling with SolidWorks
- 3D printing for quick iterations
- USB 3.2 + Power Delivery
- Compact PCB layout
- Power architecture redesign
- Signal integrity for smartphone pairing
- Latch redesign for field durability
- Vibration and drop resistance
- Assembly fitment tuning
- Sealing for weather protection
- Embedded control logic
- Smartphone plug-and-play
- Multi-platform support
- USB-PD firmware integration
- Early-stage design thinking with Kutta
- Prototyping with 29Tech
- Field feedback loops
- Design-for-assembly alignment
