Crowdfunding is a term that refers to the fact that an unspecified number of people usually provide funds or cooperate with other people or organizations via the Internet. Crowdfunding sites include “Kickstarter” and “Makuake”. and so on. The aim is for people and companies that challenge advanced technology research and venture businesses to call for funding and to realize the project with the collected funds.
It costs a lot of money to develop and manufacture robots, but crowdfunding can raise such funds.
Therefore, I would like to introduce two robots that have attracted attention and are gathering in crowdfunding.
Robots realized by crowdfunding
PLEN Cube
The PLEN Cube is a small “jaco-shaped robot” that can be placed in the palm of your hand.
We raised 3,247,120 yen against the target amount of 2,000,000 yen.
In addition to the function as a robot that can shoot still images and videos by tracking the head and face that rotates 360 degrees, it can also be a remote controller for IoT home appliances by recognizing audio and video.
Image quote: ( Makuake )
PLEN Cube: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1127302719/plen-cube-the-portable-personal-assistant-robot
Switchbot
The ultimate simple IoT robot that can turn the switch on and off from a distance.
With a dedicated app and Bluetooth connection, you can press any button from a distance.
It has infinite possibilities due to its simple function and applicability of just turning it on and off.
Switchbot has successfully raised 1,303,065 yen and is now available on Yodobashi Camera and Amazon, making it easy to buy.
Switchbot: https://www.makuake.com/project/switch-bot/
The number of challengers has definitely increased.
Crowdfunding has permeated the world as a new form of financing.
Various robot projects are underway by lowering the hurdles for raising funds, and robots are being developed to enrich the world.
The starting hurdles are low, but the goal hurdles are not necessarily low, but there is no doubt that many challengers are activating robot development.