LINC - A tool to open doors, push buttons - all contact-free

A project in Ottawa, Canada by Troy Crosby
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Turn doorknobs, press buttons, touch screens, navigate public transit - and more - in public places & shared spaces, all contact-free!
Backers: 603
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72 CAD

Funded: $43,253 CAD of $4,500 CAD
Dates: Sep 2nd -> Sep 22nd (20 days)
Project By: Troy Crosby
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Latest News

What an overwhelming response!

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! (You're our favourite people!) What an overwhelming response! We surpassed our pledge goal in an astounding 16mins! We are currently over 840% funded and couldn’t be more pleased with the results. A big thank you to all our fantastic... (Read More)

Kickstarter Alert: Stay Contact Free While Opening Doors and Pushing Buttons With LINC

September 15th - via: geekdad.com
LINC is a new tool designed to open doors, press buttons, and perform other tasks so that users do not need to come in physical contact with shared surfaces. LINC basically becomes an extension of a person’s hand. LINC is the invention of Troy Crosby, who has produced hi-tech custom parts for a number of industries. The tool is manufactured completely in Canada. (Read More)

'We created something out of nothing': Ottawa entrepreneur's pandemic Kickstarter a big hit with investors

September 3rd - via: ottawamatters.com
An Ottawa entrepreneur who has invented a product to help limit contact in public during the pandemic says he hopes his product will be available to the public soon after his fundraising campaign far surpassed his goal. The product is called LINC, and it’s a multi-purpose tool that can be used to open doors of numerous types and can be used on touchscreen kiosks such as bank or self-checkout machines. (Read More)

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