Beta Batch: 100 Units
The first 30 devices are in final testing before the beta batch expands
August 2026
Building in Public
Our Roadmap
Follow our journey building Vimo Swim - from concept to reality. We share our progress openly.
Last updated August 18, 2026
Right now
What we're working on now
Our current priorities, straight from the in-progress milestones below.
Progress
13 / 16
Milestones shipped so far
- Shipped13
- In Progress1
- Next2
120+
Swimmers waiting
As of August 2026
Up next
- Public LaunchOctober 2026
- Future Features & EnhancementsSeptember 2026
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Development Timeline
Every milestone on our path from idea to product.
Next
(2)Public Launch
UpcomingOctober 2026Public availability follows final testing and the expanded beta batch
The original 1 June target passed while the first devices were still being assembled and tested. We are now targeting October, after the first 30 devices clear final testing and the beta batch expands; timing will be confirmed before orders open.
Future Features & Enhancements
UpcomingSeptember 2026What's coming next for Vimo: Pomodoro intervals, ambassador toolkit, multi-sport
Pace analytics, Pomodoro intervals, fitness app integrations, and an Android build of Vimo Coach are all on the table. We will prioritize based on beta feedback.
In Progress
(1)Beta Batch: 100 Units
In ProgressAugust 2026The first 30 devices are in final testing before the beta batch expands
The first 30 assembled devices are in final hardware and firmware testing. Once they pass, the batch will expand toward 100 units for swimmers, coaches, and deposit holders.
Shipped
(13)20266 milestones
Vimo Coach Opens as a Private Beta
August 2026Invited coaches now run a whole lane of devices from one screen on iOS
Vimo Connect Released on iOS and Android
June 2026The companion app left testing and went live on the App Store and Google Play
Components Sourced: Assembly Underway
June 2026The first production boards have been assembled and boot successfully
Production Preparation Complete
June 2026Manufacturing moved from supplier setup to an assembled, testable first batch
Vimo Goes International: Mexico, Norway, Greece
May 2026International beta testing expanded from Mexico City to Oslo and the Corfu swim camp
BeatBuddy Becomes Vimo
April 2026A new name, a new brand: Vimo, short for Velocity Intelligent Metronome
20255 milestones
First OLED Display Test
October 2025Hardware programming milestone - electronics come to life
Prototype v2 Almost Ready
August 2025Time to code, test, and fine-tune every detail
Building in Public - Eight Months In
May 2025Real progress doesn't always come with instant rewards
Refreshed Strategy & Renewed Energy
March 2025Coming back with a renewed focus and refreshed approach
First User Tests in the Pool
January 2025Real swimmers testing Vimo Swim - haptic feedback is a game changer
20241 milestone
First Prototype Built
June 2024Working hardware with core features - proof that our vision is possible
20231 milestone
The Idea Was Born
October 2023Frustrated with existing tempo trainers, we sketched what a modern device should look like
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