HEXA: Programmable, Highly Maneuverable Robot

A project in San Francisco, CA by Tianqi Sun
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Robot + Robotic SDK. Make something cool. Conquer big problems. Enter the era of robotics.
Backers: 405
Average Pledge Per Backer: $547

Funded: $221,534 of $100,000
Dates: Aug 15th -> Sep 14th (30 days)
Project By: Tianqi Sun
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Latest News

Sold Out: Early Bird Special w/ Wireless Charger

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now sold out of the Early Bird special that include wireless charger. But there are still plenty of good options left. You can get the Early Bird special, without wireless charger ($499). And if you're looking to include wireless charging base... (Read More)

Unlock $300,000: Infrared Code Reader

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Help us get to $300,000 and everyone who’s backed a HEXA receives this cool little Infrared Code Reader. How it works: Plug our code reader into your HEXA and it can learn the code of your other remote controls (i.e. TV remote, AC remote, stereo... (Read More)

Reddit AMA this Saturday @ 10 am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're on @reddit_AMA this Saturday at 10am ET / 7am PT / 3pm BST here to talk robots and HEXA http://bit.ly/2vckkH2 Founder and roboticist, Tianqi Sun and Vincross COO, Andy Xu are ready and waiting for you!  (Read More)

3D models to DIY your HEXA now available

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of you asked about creating add-ons for HEXA, such as different shells, attachments for the feet and legs and so on. We're now happy to make available three 3D model files for HEXA, including its head shell, part of its leg and its toe. It's our... (Read More)

Obstacle course for today's KS Live

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Sneak peak of the obstacle course that HEXA will be tackling during our demo and Q&A. Please join us today, Wednesday 23rd at 5pm PT / 8pm ET today. We'd love to hear from you!    (Read More)

HEXA on KS Live this Weds 5pm PT / 8pm ET

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, It's high time we show you a live demo of HEXA. Join us for a Kickstarter Live on Wednesday 23rd at 5pm PT / 8pm ET and we'll show you how HEXA works and operates and some of our favorite community skills developed so far. We'd also love to... (Read More)

HEXA, The Facehugger Mech, Could Be The Perfect Gateway Project Into Robotics

August 20th - via: gizmodo.com.au
Flying drones may be all the rage, but spare a thought for all those ground-based robots trying to make it in the world. (Read More)

100% Thank YOU!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Robot lovers, hobbyists, future human mentors, inventors, builders, innovators...whoever you are, we give sincere sincere thanks! Your role in bringing our robotics platform to the masses is critical to us. Robotics is a technology that needs more... (Read More)

Product Hunt -- it's on!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Founder Tianqi Sun is on Product Hunt to answer any of your questions. Git there! https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hexa-programmable-highly-maneuverable-robot-kickstarter-launch  (Read More)

HUGE thanks!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, early backers, for helping us to pass the 50% funded mark on just our first day. Whether you're a hobbyist, a programmer looking to get into the next big platform (robots, obviously!), a roboticist, an inventor, a gadget lover, or whomever... (Read More)

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