2022

Design Awards Gold Winner - Loose Cannon Systems

Milo - The Action Communicator

Entrant Company

Loose Cannon Systems

Category

Sports Accessories - Electronics & Gadgets

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

Milo™ - The Action Communicator is the walkie-talkie reimagined. It enables hands-free, multi-way, group voice conversation in the moment, enabling adventurers to speak while on the trails, slopes or water.



Sophisticated audio processing algorithms and a proprietary mesh network are combined with an intuitive user interface and thoughtful industrial design to deliver an unmatched group interaction experience.




Six years ago, founder Peter Celinski found himself staring down one of Whistler's famous steep, powder covered black diamond ski runs.By the time he could yell out to his two fearless kids, they began to drop off-piste and disappeared through the trees. He had no choice but to follow. After a humbling descent and with pants filled with snow from multiple falls, Peter realized having a way to communicate while in the action was essential. The idea for Milo was born.



Milo is simple to use. Users simply clip on their Milo and go. When a user speaks, Milo picks up the voice and transmits it to others, without needing to stop to push a button. Others then hear the received voices over the built-in speaker. Unlike turn-based push-to-talk radios, they can respond in real-time and even talk over each other.



Creating Milo groups requires bringing each Milo device in close proximity and pressing the grouping button. Milo provide spoken confirmations for each action, such as grouping, pairing a Bluetooth headset, battery level and other key functions.



Milo is attached using one of the four Milo clips which feature a magnetic alignment mechanism and a mechanical lock.



Milo has been under development for over 5 years with the Milo team members across San Francisco, London, Seattle, Sydney and Melbourne.

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