The Little Swarmbuddies that Could

A project in Cambridge, MA by NarwhalEdu
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Researchers have been making sweet swarmbots for a while, now it's your turn! A swarmbot kit & online course in creativity+engineering.
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Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $4,350 of $60,000
Dates: Jul 22nd -> Aug 21st (30 days)
Project By: NarwhalEdu
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Latest News

Relaunch coming up soon!

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, As you may have heard a few weeks ago, we are going to relaunch soon. We want to have a really polished campaign next time around, so our new estimated launch date is two weeks from now (basically, need to organize with parents and... (Read More)

Tactical retreat! Relaunch in two weeks: Help us find parents and students to interview before then

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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today 7 pm to 11pm: demo-ing in Somerville, MA! play with Swarmbuddies in person

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We almost forgot -- wanted to let you all know that if you want to come try out Swambuddies in person, we're demoing at Artisan's Asylum in Somerville, MA today from 7pm to 11pm, as part of their Science Fair! It's free and open to the... (Read More)

Demo: Point-and-click control of robots via computer vision, + please keep spreading the word!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks! I've uploaded a video of our latest demo, point-and-click control of robots, which I think showcases our pretty cool computer-vision control of the robots better. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vPQ7PZFcR8) Please keep spreading the word!... (Read More)

A lil' update -- a platypus cap, staff pick, and what we're up to behind the scenes!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, Thanks to everyone who's been helping us spread the word and who have backed us! 40 backers and nearly four thousand dollars in two days -- sounds like people are excited about learning some sweet robot dance moves! On Monday around 10pm... (Read More)

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