DCA worked with Husky to develop their tough hand-held RFID data capture device. DCA specified a high-impact elastomer for the casing, significantly increasing drop-test performance while providing a good grip for the user. Q-bot lets theme park customers avoid long queues for busy rides, keeping their place by communicating with a central ride-control point. The device is taken on extreme rides so DCA engineered Q-bot to survive 2m drops on to concrete and immersion in 3m of water. Geotechnical Instruments’ brief called for IP55 ingress protection and up to 3m drops on to concrete for its hand-held gas spectrometer. DCA produced concept sketches, defined all casework components and produced models and prototypes for consumer research and testing.