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January, 2026 — M5Stack, a global leader in modular IoT and embedded development platforms, today launched StackChan, the first community-co-created open-source AI desktop robot, built on a proven ESP32 platform and designed to be endlessly hackable by makers worldwide.
Unlike closed, concept-driven AI robots, StackChan exposes its hardware, firmware, and interaction logic from day one — turning a playful desktop companion into a real development platform.
StackChan is now live on Kickstarter with a $65 Super Early Bird offer available for the first 72 hours.
From Community to the Globe: How StackChan Was Born
Before its official launch by M5Stack, StackChan had already existed as a community-driven project since 2021. Built on M5Stack standard controller, Core series, it began as a personal open-source project by maker Shinya Ishikawa, sustained and shaped through ongoing community contributions.
As more enthusiasts joined the project, contributors like Takao, who helped popularize the DIY kits, and Robo8080, who introduced AI capabilities, played key roles in expanding StackChan beyond its original form.
Inspired by StackChan’s expandability and creative potential, M5Stack officially brought the project to life as its first ready-to-play yet endlessly hackable desktop robot—while keeping its community-driven spirit at the core.
What Remains: Core Computing & Interaction Capabilities
As with the original version, StackChan continues to use the M5Stack flagship Core Series (CoreS3) as its main controller. CoreS3 is powered by an ESP32-S3 SoC with a 240 MHz dual-core processor, 16 MB Flash, and 8 MB PSRAM, and supports both Wi-Fi and BLE connectivity.
To enable richer interactions, the main unit integrates a 2.0-inch capacitive touch display, a 0.3 MP camera, a proximity sensor, a 9-axis IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope + magnetometer). It also includes a microSD card slot, a 1W speaker, dual microphones, and power/reset buttons. Together, these hardware components form a solid foundation for StackChan’s audio-visual interactive experiences.
For more technical details, please refer to the StackChan documentation: https://docs.m5stack.com/en/StackChan
What’s New: Ready-to-Play Functions Powered by Advanced Hardware
For the robot body, several advancements have been made to make it easier to get hands-on and improve the out-of-box experience. It features:
Power & connectivity: A USB-C interface for both power and data, paired with a built-in 700 mAh battery.
Movement system: 2 feedback servos supporting 360° continuous rotation on the horizontal axis and 90° vertical tilt—enabling expressive movements with real-time position feedback.
Visual feedback: 2 rows totaling 12 RGB LEDs for expressive system and interaction feedback.
Sensors & interaction: Infrared transmission and reception, a three-zone touch panel, and a full-featured NFC module enabling touch- and identity-based interactions.
On the software side, StackChan is ready-to-play for starters with no coding required. The pre-installed factory firmware delivers:
Expressive faces and motions: Preloaded with vivid facial expressions and coordinated movements that bring personality and liveliness to StackChan.
Built-in AI agent: Integrates an AI agent for natural voice-based interaction and conversational experiences.
App-based remote interaction: Supports official iOS app for video calls, remote avatar control, and real-time interaction with StackChan.
Chan-to-Chan Friends Map: Enables discovery of nearby StackChan devices, unlocking playful multi-device and social interaction scenarios.
Open for customization: While beginner-friendly by default, the firmware supports further development via Arduino and UiFlow2, making it easy to create custom applications.
100% Open-Source: Built to Be Customized and Extended
In an era filled with closed, concept-driven “AI robot” products, StackChan stands out with its open-source core. From firmware and hardware interfaces to development tools, every layer is designed to be explored, modified, and extended by users.
Beyond code, StackChan also encourages physical customization. With 3D printing and creative accessories, users can personalize their StackChan’s appearance and turn it into a unique desktop companion.
Open-source repository: https://github.com/m5stack/StackChan
Fun with Global Community: Share, Extend, and Evolve Together
Since its birth, StackChan has grown into a vibrant global community of makers, developers, and enthusiasts. From sharing projects and source code online to hosting meetups and anniversary events offline, the community continues to expand what StackChan can be.
Owning a StackChan is not just about building a robot—it’s about being part of an open ecosystem where ideas and creativity evolve together.
StackChan is not built to its end at launch. It is built to grow—through open technology, creative experimentation, and a global community that continues to redefine what a desktop robot can be.
Discover your StackChan on Kickstarter now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m5stack/stackchan-the-first-co-created-open-source-ai-desktop-robot?ref=d5iznw&utm_source=PR
Robotistan, a pioneer in innovative educational solutions, has introduced a new STEM robot called BerryBot. Designed to help children develop coding and robotics skills, this creative and educational robot offers practical experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
BerryBot is more than just a robot; it’s a learning platform that nurtures creativity and problem-solving skills. With its compact and customizable design, BerryBot allows users to paint and personalize their robot, thanks to its wooden body.
The wooden structure not only reflects an eco-friendly design approach but also allows children to shape their robots according to their own style. BerryBot is designed to be flexible enough for both classroom and home use.
BerryBot’s innovative features support the development of both technical and creative skills:
BerryBot offers young aspiring engineers a fun and educational experience. While creating different movement scenarios, children not only enhance their problem-solving skills but also develop creative projects.
Thanks to BerryBot’s multi-mode structure, users can program the robot’s movement capabilities in various ways. This feature transforms BerryBot from being just a toy to a valuable educational tool that encourages creative thinking.
Mehmet Akçalı, Marketing and Product Director at Robotistan, highlighted the educational features of BerryBot:
„BerryBot offers a practical and fun way for children to step into the world of STEM. Combining coding skills with creative projects, this robot will become an indispensable educational tool for both teachers and parents.“
He also mentioned a special opportunity for early supporters:
„We’re thrilled to announce our Kickstarter campaign, where backers can take advantage of the Early Bird offer. Additionally, as part of our commitment to supporting STEM education, for every 10 pledges, we will gift one BerryBot to a school or an educational organization in need. This way, our supporters not only get an amazing educational robot but also help inspire the next generation of young innovators.“
As the importance of STEM education continues to grow, innovative tools like BerryBot are preparing young minds for the future. With its fun yet educational nature, BerryBot strengthens children’s coding, algorithmic thinking, and problem-solving skills while also inspiring creative projects.
Robotistan emphasizes that BerryBot is not just an educational robot but also a platform where children can express themselves. Produced with this vision in mind, BerryBot is ready to make a difference both at home and in educational environments.
To learn more about BerryBot and to be among the first to own it and take advantage of the Early Bird offer, visit the Kickstarter page!
After a string of successful Kickstarter campaigns, Geek Club and CircuitMess have teamed up once again to launch an exciting new project: an AI-powered desk robot designed especially for Rick and Morty fans.
Zagreb, Croatia – November 2024 – Geek Club and CircuitMess are thrilled to announce the official launch of their Kickstarter campaign for the Butter Bot, a revolutionary AI-powered robot inspired by the one made famous in the popular Adult Swim series, Rick and Morty, and first seen in season 1 episode 9. This innovative product is officially licensed by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), bringing the iconic Butter Bot to life in a way fans have never seen before.
From Screen to Reality: A Partnership That Is Bringing Butter Bot to Life
A shared love of Rick and Morty show between CircuitMess and Geek Club teams led to this project. Both companies saw an opportunity to bring a beloved character to life in a way that was both true to the show and technologically innovative. They chose the Butter Bot because of its iconic status and potential for interactive, educational, and entertaining applications. By turning a simple butter-passing robot into a multifunctional AI companion, they aimed to create a product that would resonate with fans and tech enthusiasts alike, merging humor and functionality seamlessly.
From Mars to Multiverse: The Next Chapter for CircuitMess and Geek Club
The collaboration was a logical union of the two companies after the massive success of the previous Kickstarter – NASA Perseverance AI-powered Mars Rover. Both companies create educational STEM DIY kits for kids and adults in order to make learning STEM skills easy and fun. While CircuitMess is focused primarily on toys, Geek Club’s products are always robot and space-themed.
„Partnering with WBDGCP on this project has been an exciting next step in our collaboration with Circtuit Mess, says Nico, co-founder of Geek Club, sharing his enthusiasm: “The Butter Bot is a testament to what happens when creativity, technology, and fandom collide. We’re excited to see the support and engagement from the community as we launch our Kickstarter campaign.“
Geek Club is an American company that specializes in designing and producing DIY robotics kits that educate their users on soldering and electronics. They focus primarily on space exploration and robotics, all to make learning engineering skills easy and fun for their young and adult audience.
Beyond Butter: Introducing the AI-Powered Butter Bot
The Butter Bot is not just a simple robot with the sole purpose of passing the butter, as originally in the show. It comes with a unique remote controller that allows for precise maneuvering of its movement while also providing a live feed from the bot’s camera. The interactive robot has advanced AI capabilities, making it a versatile companion in any setting.
„Bringing the Butter Bot from Rick and Morty into the real world has been an incredible journey,” says Albert Gajšak, CEO of CircuitMess, expressing his excitement about the launch: “We’ve poured our hearts into creating a product that not only honors the original character but also adds a whole new level of interactivity and functionality. We can’t wait to see how fans will use and enjoy it.“
To this day, CircuitMess has developed numerous educational products that encourage kids and adults to create rather than just consume. They successfully delivered 7 Kickstarter campaigns and made thousands of geeks worldwide extremely happy. CircuitMess‘ kits are a unique blend of resources for learning about hardware and software in a fun and exciting way.
The Butter Bot Kickstarter campaign offers backers exclusive early-bird pricing and special rewards.
For more information and to back the project, visit the Butter Bot Kickstarter page here (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/albertgajsak/rick-and-mortytm-butter-bot-an-ai-powered-desk-robot), or check out the Geek Club and CircuitMess websites to see all their other kits.
About Geek Club
Geek Club is a crew of designers and engineers led by co-founders Nicolas Deladerrière and Nikita Potrashilin. Their mission is to build electronic construction kits for curious minds in over 70 countries worldwide. They are most often inspired by NASA and other Space Agencies of the world and hope to push their fans’ minds further, strengthen their skills, and advance their knowledge of electronics and Space.
Their vision is to create a world of inventors for the next generation of technology with their space-themed STEM kits. Find out more at www.geekclub.com.
Nicolas Deladerrière, co-founder of Geek Club
Mail: [email protected]
About CircuitMess
CircuitMess is a technology startup founded in 2017 by Albert Gajšak and Tomislav Car after a successful Kickstarter campaign for MAKERbuino.
CircuitMess employs young, ambitious people and has recently moved to a new office in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, searching for talented individuals who will help them create unique electronic products and bring technology to the crowd in a fun and exciting way. Find out more at www.circuitmess.com.
Albert Gajšak, co-founder and CEO of CircuitMess
Mail: [email protected]
About Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is the Emmy® award-winning half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, granddaughter Summer, and grandson Morty into intergalactic escapades.
Rick and Morty stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
Nach einer Reihe erfolgreicher Kickstarter-Kampagnen haben sich Geek Club und CircuitMess erneut zusammengeschlossen, um ein aufregendes neues Projekt zu starten: ein AI-gesteuerter Tischroboter, der speziell für Fans von Rick und Morty entwickelt wurde.
Zagreb, Kroatien – November 2024 – Geek Club und CircuitMess freuen sich, den offiziellen Start ihrer Kickstarter-Kampagne für den Butter Bot bekannt zu geben, einen revolutionären Roboter, der von künstlicher Intelligenz gesteuert wird. Er ist inspiriert vom berühmten Roboter aus der beliebten Adult Swim-Serie Rick und Morty, der erstmals in Staffel 1, Folge 9 zu sehen war. Dieses innovative Produkt ist offiziell von Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) lizenziert, wodurch der kultige Butter Bot auf eine Weise zum Leben erweckt wird, wie es Fans noch nie zuvor gesehen haben.
Vom Bildschirm in die Realität: Eine Partnerschaft, die den Butter Bot zum Leben erweckt
Die gemeinsame Liebe zur Serie Rick und Morty unter den Teams von CircuitMess und Geek Club führte zu diesem Projekt. Beide Unternehmen erkannten die Gelegenheit, einen geliebten Charakter auf eine Weise zum Leben zu erwecken, die sowohl der Serie treu bleibt als auch technologisch innovativ ist. Sie wählten den Butter Bot aufgrund seines ikonischen Status und seines Potenzials für interaktive, lehrreiche und unterhaltsame Anwendungen. Durch die Umwandlung eines einfachen Butter-überreichenden Roboters in einen multifunktionalen AI-Begleiter wollten sie ein Produkt schaffen, das sowohl bei Fans als auch bei Technikbegeisterten Anklang findet und nahtlos Humor und Funktionalität miteinander verbindet.
Von Mars bis Multiversum: Das nächste Kapitel für CircuitMess und Geek Club
Diese Zusammenarbeit war ein logischer Schritt für beide Unternehmen nach dem großen Erfolg des vorherigen Kickstarter-Projekts – dem NASA Perseverance AI-powered Mars Rover. Beide Unternehmen erstellen lehrreiche STEM-DIY-Kits für Kinder und Erwachsene, um das Erlernen von STEM-Fähigkeiten einfacher und unterhaltsamer zu gestalten. Während sich CircuitMess hauptsächlich auf Spielzeuge konzentriert, sind die Produkte von Geek Club immer robotik- und raumfahrtthemenbezogen.
„Die Zusammenarbeit mit WBDGCP bei diesem Projekt war ein spannender nächster Schritt in unserer Partnerschaft mit CircuitMess“, sagt Nico, Mitbegründer von Geek Club, und teilt seine Begeisterung: „Der Butter Bot ist ein Beweis dafür, was passiert, wenn Kreativität, Technologie und Fan-Leidenschaft aufeinandertreffen. Wir freuen uns darauf, die Unterstützung und das Engagement der Community zu erleben, während wir unsere Kickstarter-Kampagne starten.“
Geek Club ist ein amerikanisches Unternehmen, das sich auf das Design und die Herstellung von DIY-Roboterbausätzen spezialisiert hat, die ihre Nutzer in Löten und Elektronik schulen. Ihr Fokus liegt hauptsächlich auf Raumfahrt und Robotik, mit dem Ziel, das Erlernen von Ingenieursfähigkeiten für ihr junges und erwachsenes Publikum einfach und unterhaltsam zu machen.
Mehr als Butter: Vorstellung des AI-gesteuerten Butter Bot
Der Butter Bot ist nicht nur ein einfacher Roboter, dessen einzige Aufgabe es ist, wie in der Serie Butter zu überreichen. Er wird mit einer einzigartigen Fernbedienung geliefert, die präzises Manövrieren ermöglicht und gleichzeitig eine Live-Übertragung von der Kamera des Roboters bietet. Dieser interaktive Roboter verfügt über fortschrittliche AI-Funktionen und ist damit ein vielseitiger Begleiter in jeder Umgebung.
„Den Butter Bot aus Rick und Morty in die reale Welt zu bringen, war eine unglaubliche Reise“, sagt Albert Gajšak, CEO von CircuitMess, und drückt seine Begeisterung für den Launch aus: „Wir haben viel Herzblut in die Entwicklung eines Produkts gesteckt, das nicht nur dem Originalcharakter Ehre macht, sondern auch eine völlig neue Ebene der Interaktivität und Funktionalität hinzufügt. Wir können es kaum erwarten zu sehen, wie die Fans ihn nutzen und genießen werden.“
Bis heute hat CircuitMess zahlreiche lehrreiche Produkte entwickelt, die Kinder und Erwachsene dazu ermutigen, zu erschaffen, anstatt nur zu konsumieren. Sie haben erfolgreich 7 Kickstarter-Kampagnen abgeschlossen und tausende Geeks weltweit glücklich gemacht. Die Kits von CircuitMess sind eine einzigartige Kombination von Ressourcen, um auf unterhaltsame und aufregende Weise etwas über Hardware und Software zu lernen.
Die Kickstarter-Kampagne für den Butter Bot bietet Unterstützern exklusive Frühbucherpreise und spezielle Belohnungen.
Für weitere Informationen und zur Unterstützung des Projekts besuchen Sie die Kickstarter-Seite von Butter Bot hier (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/albertgajsak/rick-and-mortytm-butter-bot-an-ai-powered-desk-robot) oder schauen Sie sich die Websites von Geek Club und CircuitMess an, um alle anderen Kits zu sehen.
Über Geek Club
Geek Club ist ein Team von Designern und Ingenieuren, das von den Mitbegründern Nicolas Deladerrière und Nikita Potrashilin geleitet wird. Ihre Mission ist es, elektronische Konstruktionskits für neugierige Köpfe in über 70 Ländern weltweit zu entwickeln. Ihre Inspiration kommt meist von der NASA und anderen Weltraumagenturen der Welt, und sie hoffen, den Geist ihrer Fans weiter zu fördern, ihre Fähigkeiten zu stärken und ihr Wissen über Elektronik und Weltraum zu erweitern.
Ihre Vision ist es, mit ihren weltraumthematischen STEM-Kits eine Welt von Erfindern für die nächste Technologiegeneration zu schaffen. Mehr erfahren Sie unter www.geekclub.com.
Nicolas Deladerrière, Mitbegründer von Geek Club
E-Mail: [email protected]
Über CircuitMess
CircuitMess ist ein Technologie-Startup, das 2017 von Albert Gajšak und Tomislav Car nach einer erfolgreichen Kickstarter-Kampagne für MAKERbuino gegründet wurde.
CircuitMess beschäftigt junge, ehrgeizige Menschen und ist kürzlich in ein neues Büro in der kroatischen Hauptstadt Zagreb umgezogen. Dort suchen sie nach talentierten Einzelpersonen, die ihnen helfen, einzigartige elektronische Produkte zu entwickeln und Technologie auf unterhaltsame und aufregende Weise für die breite Masse zugänglich zu machen. Mehr erfahren Sie unter www.circuitmess.com.
Albert Gajšak, Mitbegründer und CEO von CircuitMess
E-Mail: [email protected]
Über Rick and Morty
Rick und Morty ist eine Emmy®-preisgekrönte halbstündige animierte Hitkomödie des Senders Adult Swim, die einem soziopathischen genialen Wissenschaftler folgt, der seinen von Natur aus ängstlichen Enkel auf gefährliche Abenteuer im ganzen Universum mitnimmt. Rick Sanchez lebt bei der Familie seiner Tochter Beth und bringt ständig ihren Ehemann Jerry, ihre Enkelin Summer und ihren Enkel Morty in intergalaktische Eskapaden.
In den Hauptrollen spielen Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell und Spencer Grammer.
Über Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), Teil der Revenue & Strategy-Abteilung von Warner Bros. Discovery, erweitert das mächtige Portfolio der Unterhaltungsmarken und -franchises des Unternehmens in das Leben der Fans auf der ganzen Welt. WBDGCP arbeitet weltweit mit erstklassigen Lizenznehmern an preisgekrönten Programmen für Spielzeug, Mode, Wohnkultur und Verlagswesen, die von den größten Franchises der Warner Bros.-Film-, Fernseh-, Animations- und Spiele-Studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim und mehr inspiriert sind.
Mit innovativen globalen Lizenz- und Merchandising-Programmen, Einzelhandelsinitiativen und Werbepartnerschaften ist WBDGCP eine der führenden Organisationen für Lizenzierung und Einzelhandelsmerchandising weltweit.
MangDang’s Kickstarter project „MD Robot Kit: Unlock your AI Robot Engineering Dream Job“ aims to promote the creativity and technical know-how of robotics enthusiasts. It offers two main robots, each addressing different needs and interests.
The first robot, the Mini Pupper, is available in several versions, including Mini Pupper 1, Mini Pupper 2, and the 2G and 2GA models. This robot is a low-cost, personal quadruped kit that comes with open-source software. The Mini Pupper supports multimodal generative AI platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and AWS’s Claude. It is also compatible with ROS1 and ROS2, which expands its capabilities in the areas of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and navigation. The integration of OpenCV allows the robot to perform deep learning with cameras. Thanks to the use of Raspberry Pi and Arduino, the Mini Pupper offers high adaptability and expandability, making it ideal for developers who want to realize their own projects.
The second robot presented is the Turtle Robot, which will be available soon. This robot is specifically aimed at schools, homeschooling families, and robot enthusiasts. While detailed specifications have not yet been fully released, it is clear that the Turtle Robot also aims to support learning and creativity in the field of robotics.
The campaign itself has set a funding goal of 9000€ and has clearly exceeded it with a sum of just under 19000€, which corresponds to over 200% of the original goal. The campaign runs from September 5, 2024 to October 5, 2024 and has attracted 80 supporters so far. A standout feature of the MD Robot Kits is their open-source nature, which allows users to assemble the robots in less than an hour. This makes them particularly accessible to a wide range of audiences, ranging from educational institutions to DIY enthusiasts. The project is designed not only to impart technical knowledge, but also to promote the joy of creating and customizing robots.
2. Turtle Robot:
Das Kickstarter-Projekt „MD Robot Kit: Unlock your AI Robot Engineering Dream Job“ von MangDang zielt darauf ab, die Kreativität und das technische Know-how von Robotik-Enthusiasten zu fördern. Es bietet zwei Hauptroboter, die jeweils unterschiedliche Bedürfnisse und Interessen ansprechen.
Der erste Roboter, der Mini Pupper, ist in mehreren Versionen erhältlich, darunter Mini Pupper 1, Mini Pupper 2 sowie die Modelle 2G und 2GA. Dieser Roboter ist ein kostengünstiges, persönliches Quadruped-Kit, das mit Open-Source-Software ausgestattet ist. Der Mini Pupper unterstützt multimodale generative KI-Plattformen wie ChatGPT von OpenAI, Gemini von Google und Claude von AWS. Zudem ist er mit ROS1 und ROS2 kompatibel, was seine Fähigkeiten in den Bereichen SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) und Navigation erweitert. Die Integration von OpenCV ermöglicht es dem Roboter, Deep Learning mit Kameras durchzuführen. Dank der Nutzung von Raspberry Pi und Arduino bietet der Mini Pupper eine hohe Anpassungsfähigkeit und Erweiterbarkeit, was ihn ideal für Entwickler macht, die ihre eigenen Projekte realisieren möchten.
Der zweite vorgestellte Roboter ist der Turtle Robot, der bald verfügbar sein wird. Dieser Roboter richtet sich speziell an Schulen, Homeschooling-Familien und Roboter-Enthusiasten. Während detaillierte Spezifikationen noch nicht vollständig veröffentlicht wurden, ist klar, dass der Turtle Robot ebenfalls darauf abzielt, das Lernen und die Kreativität im Bereich der Robotik zu unterstützen.
Die Kampagne selbst hat ein Finanzierungsziel von 9000€ gesetzt und dieses mit einer erreichten Summe von knapp 19000€ , was über 200% des ursprünglichen Ziels entspricht, deutlich übertroffen. Die Kampagne läuft vom 5. September 2024 bis zum 5. Oktober 2024 und zog bisher 80 Unterstützer an. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der MD Robot Kits ist ihre Open-Source-Natur, die es den Nutzern ermöglicht, die Roboter in weniger als einer Stunde zusammenzubauen. Dies macht sie besonders zugänglich für eine breite Zielgruppe, die von Bildungseinrichtungen bis hin zu DIY-Enthusiasten reicht. Das Projekt ist darauf ausgelegt, nicht nur technisches Wissen zu vermitteln, sondern auch die Freude an der Schaffung und Anpassung von Robotern zu fördern.
1. Mini Pupper:
2. Turtle Robot:
Seattle, WA – Crafted for portability, KT2 promotes physical activity through intuitive prompts and interactive games, making it a perfect companion for home and professional settings.
Designed by Seattle based tech company, Wair Living, the In-house robot innovation team KameRobotics have developed a mini-robot that enhances productivity at home, acts as a thoughtful companion, and is a diligent STEM teacher.
„Our KT2 robot prioritizes user privacy and minimalist with its design, featuring no integrated cameras or screen.“ said Qian Li, Founder of Wair and KameRobotics. „We want to ensure a secure interaction environment and more intuitive play via robot action and lighting interaction“.
KT2 Kungfu Turtle is not just a toy but a multifunctional companion for gaming, productivity, and learning. It features acrobatics, physical sparring, and autonomous return functions, supported by a powerful operating system and programmable chipset.
Beyond entertainment, KT2 enhances productivity in home and office environments. It includes a Pomodoro timer for focused work intervals and movement prompts to combat sedentary lifestyles. The modular design allows customization with accessories, transforming KT2 into a unique desk ornament and interactive companion.
KT2 Kungfu Turtle is looking to raise $10,000 by 23rd August 2024. Early Bird rewards include a KT2 robot, access to 99 pre-installed games for $89, a significant discount from the $159 retail price. Shipping will be worldwide.
Limitbit, a pioneer in AI powered companion technology, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking product, Doly, on Kickstarter. As of today, Doly has already captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts and educators, raising significant interest ahead of its official Kickstarter launch scheduled for February 13, 2024.
Doly, launch day special priced at $289, is an autonomous AI-powered companion robot that seamlessly integrates robotics, AI, and coding education into one dynamic device. It is the first of its kind to offer an open hardware and open design, powered by Raspberry Pi, allowing customization and continual evolution in capabilities.
„Doly represents a fusion of companionship, education, and technological innovation,“ says Levent Erenler, founder of Limitbit. „It’s designed to grow and adapt, offering an engaging experience for all ages and skill levels. Our open-source approach places Doly at the forefront of personal robotic innovation.“
Product highlights of Doly include:
● Self-acting Personality: A unique character that develops and evolves through interaction, offering a personalized experience.
● Edge AI Processing: Ensuring maximum privacy, Doly’s AI algorithms operate locally, without relying on cloud processing, safeguarding user data.
● STEM Education Enabler: Doly serves as an engaging tool for learning coding and robotics, catering to both beginners and advanced users.
● Open-Source Platform: Users can innovate and customize Doly, thanks to its open hardware and open design, fostering a community-driven approach to technological advancement.
● Extensive Add-On Support: Featuring a range of I/O ports, Doly offers extensive opportunities for expansion and customization, perfect for developers and hobbyists.
● 3D Printable Design: Emphasizing its customizable nature, Doly can be personalized with 3D printed parts, allowing users to tailor its appearance and functions.
Targeted towards a wide audience that includes robot lovers, parents, children, software and hardware developers, and open-source enthusiasts, Doly is positioned as the ultimate educational and interactive robot companion.
„Doly is not just a product; it’s a step towards a future where technology enhances every aspect of learning and daily living,“ added Levent Erenler. „Its ability to engage users in coding, robotics, and AI, while also serving as a companion robot, sets a new benchmark in the field.“
About Limitbit:
Based in Markham, Ontario, Limitbit is dedicated to revolutionizing AI powered companion robots. Their mission is to blend cutting-edge technology with practical, educational applications, making advanced robotics accessible to everyone.
For more information about Doly and to participate in the Kickstarter campaign, click here.
