December 29, 2017 at 15:40Nakraudfandili: 15 most successful projects of 2017
In the past year, hundreds of startups and inventors stormed crowdfunding sites. For the most successful of them, the risk and the effort expended fully paid off. We talk about 15 projects that have attracted millions of dollars on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the past 12 months.
Raised: $ 5,333,792 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started on time, in September 2017.
In early spring, a Swiss startup MyKronoz launched a ZeTime hybrid watch campaign on Kickstarter. The event at that time seemed insignificant, because dozens, if not hundreds of companies have already tried to create such a device. The results of their collective efforts have been consistently disappointing.
However, the developers of ZeTime unexpectedly broke the established bad tradition. How? Elementary! They connected in one watch two convenient interfaces: physical hands and a liquid crystal touch screen. The design may seem too cumbersome, but it seems that such a hybrid watch was needed by an ordinary person. When using the clock screen, the arrows move apart and do not obscure the information on it. The rest of the time they do what the arrows should do - they show the time. MyKronoz competitors tried to replace the full-fledged display with individual LEDs, make the arrows show the information, but all this turned out to be an insufficiently smart and inconvenient way to bend the user under the will of the designer. Nobody likes crutches.
The ZeTime battery is designed for 3 days of active use of the watch in “smart” mode, or for a full month of operation in the usual chronometer mode (this is not a pathetic 18 hours for Apple Watch). A waterproof case, an optical heart rate sensor are just a nice bonus to a decent device.
Raised: $ 4,729,263 with a target of $ 21,500.
Deliveries: started on time, in October 2017, there was a delay due to an increase in the volume of orders.
Not sleeping It turns out that a heavy blanket helps to fall asleep (and not your light, downy one). At the very least, it was John Fiorentino, the creator of the Gravity therapeutic blanket, who promised the solution to his sleep problems. At first he touted his development as a remedy for anxiety, the “Vietnamese syndrome”, ADHD and stress, but then he had to abandon bold statements. Kickstarter, where funds were raised for the production of miracles, prohibits the promotion of medical products.
However, the blanket remained on the site and collected thousands of orders. There are three options for Gravity - weighing 9 kilograms, 6.8 and 11.3 kilograms. Weighting agents are granules of high density polyethylene. Ideally, a therapeutic blanket should be 10% of the weight of the owner, then a person wrapped in it feels comfortable. These blankets often cover children with autism and elderly patients with dementia. There are no studies that reliably confirm effective sleep improvement or the treatment of mental disorders. Therefore, Gravity is by far the heaviest placebo that has ever successfully carried out a crowdfunding campaign.
Raised: $ 4,236,618 with a target of $ 200,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for January 2018, so far everything is going according to plan.
It seems that the next round of development of virtual reality technologies is ending again. That, however, does not prevent enthusiastic engineers from continuing to develop a non-standard format, using existing developments - and the Pimax 8K VR helmet is an excellent symbol of the persistence of interest in this topic.
Pimax was developed by the self-titled Chinese startup. The device has the most generous resolution on the market: at 3840x2160 pixels on each of the two screens. The viewing angle is 200 degrees, the refresh rate is 75–90 hertz. Moreover, the device is compatible with Steam VR base stations, that is, it supports tracking, like the HTC Vive glasses, and works with the same controllers. The displays are made using CLPL technology, which, according to developers, is much better suited for VR than OLED. This is not the first helmet for Pimax, so the new campaign was met with criticism of VR skeptics and the joy of fans of virtuality.
Collected: ~ $ 3,794,620 with a target of ~ $ 60,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for December 2017, but disrupted due to production problems.
2017 was a truly happy year for all those people who hate brushing their teeth. Now they will be able to entrust the boring lesson to the smart Amabrush brush, which completely autonomously copes with plaque and stuck tasty pieces. The gadget consists of a vibro-pen and a universal removable silicone nozzle in the form of a mouthpiece with bristles. A cap is magnetized to the handle, after which the latter is placed in the mouth and vibrates for ten seconds. Toothpaste is served on the bristles from the capsule inside the handle. There is also a battery, the charge should be enough for two weeks of operation of the device. The unusual invention caused revival by its campaign on Kickstarter, and on Indiegogo even appeared a copy of Amabrush - Unico brush. In the fight for teeth and wallets, the creators of the second device raised rates, promising complete cleaning in 3 seconds.
Raised: $ 3,567,642 with a target of $ 200,000.
Deliveries: successfully launched in June and are still ongoing.
In the publication The Verge, the laptop GPD Win was catchy of being called "a wonderful gaming laptop that fits in your pocket." Alas, miracles do not happen, therefore, in fact, the device is a completely ordinary netbook, like its predecessor GPD Pocket, successfully funded by Indiegogo. It really fits in your pocket, because the device’s diagonal is only 7 inches, a little more than the Nintendo Switch. The mini-netbook is equipped with a quad-core Intel Atom processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of read-only memory. The case is made of magnesium alloy, it provides active cooling (i.e. cooler). LCD display with IPS-matrix. The lithium-polymer battery is designed for 12 hours of operation, and all this "hardware" works under Ubuntu or Windows 10 Home. Clear, that it’s really possible to play on the GPD, but not at all, and a tiny screen causes more problems than the integrated video card. According to user reviews, Cuphead, Overwatch and Witcher 3 are launched on the typewriter. The Shenzhen company GPD HK, which developed GPD Pocket, is preparing to release the second version of a pocket notebook. It will be available for pre-order in January.
Raised: $ 3,203,497 with a target of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: successfully started in November, the watch has already arrived at retail.
Beijing startup Mobvoi is developing smart, and most importantly affordable watches. In the summer, developers launched the third generation of their Ticwatch series on Kickstarter: two devices called Ticwatch Express and Ticwatch Sport. Gadgets do everything that users expect from smart watches today: measure heart rate, track steps, calories burned and jogging paths (autonomously, without being tied to a smartphone!), Show notifications, let you dictate the response to messages or notes, and even play music through connected wireless headphones. The watch is equipped with the Android Wear 2.0 operating system, and the case of each device is protected from moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard. The main advantage was the price, which ranged from $ 119 for Express and $ 139 for Sport for backers. After the campaign ended, it rose to $ 159 and $ 199, respectively, but for such a multi-functional smartwatch, this is very little. For comparison, Samsung Gear S3 and Apple Watch S3 cost $ 330-400.
Raised: $ 2,804,277 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started at the end of October, as planned.
“Miracle material” graphene is capable of many things: it filters water and generates energy, and it also makes excellent batteries and the finest armor. However, the first really useful mass graphene device is likely to be headphones - such as Liberty +. These are wireless separate "plugs" developed by the Anker Zola brand. Graphene is applied in a thin layer to their speakers, thereby improving sound quality, since the “material of the future” holds its shape well. The battery lasts for 3.6 hours with headphones, and together with the charging case, 48 hours of “graphene” sound are obtained.
Raised: $ 2,649,821 with a goal of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for January 2018.
To take a really beautiful photo, you need a good camera - and an understanding of how to properly set its numerous settings. However, soon all the hard intellectual work will be able to take on the "artificial intelligence" of the Arsenal gadget. In fact, the device is a scanner that attaches to a Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji SLR or mirrorless camera. Then the algorithms analyze the situation and automatically “correctly” set the parameters, guided by 18 factors (camera vibration, object movement, light, etc.). Arsenal also supports HDR mode and helps to remove beautiful time-lapses. It is not necessary to rely completely on automation, the settings are twisted from a mobile application, and the result is immediately visible on the screen.
Raised: $ 2,541,846 with a goal of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: the first batch should have been delivered in September, but are still delayed.
Finally, a gadget appeared on Kickstarter worthy of an old meme with rapper Xzibit. This is an extra screen for the Superscreen smartphone. In fact, it is a regular tablet with a diagonal of 10.1 inches, a touch screen, front and rear cameras, a mini-jack and a Bluetooth module. Superscreen syncs with iOS and Android devices and only works in conjunction with a connected smartphone. Superscreen does not work autonomously, although, judging by its filling (processor and memory), it could have been. Do you like smartphones but can't stand tablets? Then we have for you a tablet with which you can use your smartphone while you use the smartphone.
Raised: $ 2,534,017 with a target of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for May 2018.
Startup Biolite became famous for its unusual tourist stoves with built-in heat generators, from which you can charge smartphones. Unfortunately, the latest development of the company - the smokeless barbecue Firepit - is devoid of a generator. According to the developers, they abandoned such ideas because otherwise the price of the device would have become astronomical. Therefore, in the grill there is only a built-in battery and an air circulation system. Thanks to the blowing, the fire flares up faster, burns hotter, and all the small particles of soot burn out without turning into smoke. Firepit works well with both wood and coal. You can cook on the grill not only barbecue, but also dishes that are contraindicated in a lot of excess "haze". For example, it may be some kind of dessert (the same American sm'ory).
Collected: more than $ 2,300,000 with a goal of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: began with a delay in August.
The idea of a universal plastic card pops up on crowdfunding platforms quite regularly, and also fails regularly. However, in the case of the Fuze Card, the idea of a smart card has finally come true. This small plastic rectangle holds up to 30 credit, debit, gift and discount cards at a time. Information about the active card is shown on the display from "electronic paper", and the cards are switched by touch buttons. Fuze is completely similar to a regular card, that is, it is accepted by ATMs and trading terminals. The battery is designed for a month of work, in case of loss, the card is erased through the mobile application. Of course, in the world of smartphones and mobile payments, the Fuze card seems a little redundant. However, while Apple Pay is not accepted everywhere, so the smart card will definitely not be idle.
Raised: $ 2,277,183 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started with a delay of a month in October.
We say “Kickstarter” - we mean “3D-printer”, we say - “innovative”, we mean - “another and not particularly interesting”. From a pragmatic point of view, the Snapmaker project is really just another crowdfunding 3D printer. It looks beautiful, no extra wires stick out anywhere, and all the body parts are machined on an aluminum alloy machine. Snapmaker is assembled from ten modules, some of which are replaced, so that the 3D printer turns into a small milling cutter and a laser machine for engraving. The device works with a standard set of filaments - PLA, PVA, ABS. The print area is a cube with an edge of 125 millimeters, and the layer thickness is from 50 to 300 microns. Such a completely ordinary 3D printer has collected several million dollars and several thousand orders.
Raised: $ 2,209,270 with a target of $ 150,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for November, but not yet begun.
The eVscope reflector is more than a conventional amateur telescope. For its gadget, Unistellar startup has developed a special technology for capturing light with a long exposure. The output is bright and clear images of distant galaxies and stars. If you do not distinguish the Pole Star from Venus, it’s okay: the telescope automatically rotates and is aimed at the desired point in the sky. Thanks to the cooperation program with SETI, data from the telescope is sent to scientists (at the request of the device owner, of course). Smart functions are controlled from a connected smartphone.
Raised: $ 2,203,254 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: on time started and completed in December.
The Nomatic startup owes its existence exclusively to the Kickstarter platform, where last year launched the “smart” hybrid bag and backpack designed for travelers. In the summer, the team encore already with two hybrids - everyday, 20-24 liters, and designed for short trips, 20-30 liters. Volumes are given in the form of ranges not by chance, both backpacks change capacity if necessary. And their straps hide in special pockets, and then the backpacks "turn" into suitcases that need to be carried by the handle on the side. The main feature of the new products is the huge number of compartments, pockets and removable compartments for all occasions.
Raised: $ 2,054,015 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for November, started with a delay of a month.
The world's first smart Bluesmart One suitcase has many fans and happy owners, including runner Usain Bolt and the Pope. In 2017, its creators returned to Indiegogo with a series of smart travel accessories: with two smart suitcases (80 liters for carrying in luggage, and 38 liters for carrying as carry-on baggage), a smart bag for gadgets and a cover for documents. All four things are equipped with Bluetooth beacons, and the suitcases are connected to 3G networks. The small suitcase and bag have a power bank for charging any external devices, including laptops. All these smart things are combined into one common system by a mobile application and work together. The campaign was successful again, but a cloud hung over the future Bluesmart due to new U.S. restrictions on smart baggage. Seem to be,
# 1 ZeTime Hybrid Watch
Raised: $ 5,333,792 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started on time, in September 2017.
In early spring, a Swiss startup MyKronoz launched a ZeTime hybrid watch campaign on Kickstarter. The event at that time seemed insignificant, because dozens, if not hundreds of companies have already tried to create such a device. The results of their collective efforts have been consistently disappointing.
However, the developers of ZeTime unexpectedly broke the established bad tradition. How? Elementary! They connected in one watch two convenient interfaces: physical hands and a liquid crystal touch screen. The design may seem too cumbersome, but it seems that such a hybrid watch was needed by an ordinary person. When using the clock screen, the arrows move apart and do not obscure the information on it. The rest of the time they do what the arrows should do - they show the time. MyKronoz competitors tried to replace the full-fledged display with individual LEDs, make the arrows show the information, but all this turned out to be an insufficiently smart and inconvenient way to bend the user under the will of the designer. Nobody likes crutches.
The ZeTime battery is designed for 3 days of active use of the watch in “smart” mode, or for a full month of operation in the usual chronometer mode (this is not a pathetic 18 hours for Apple Watch). A waterproof case, an optical heart rate sensor are just a nice bonus to a decent device.
# 2 Therapeutic Gravity blanket
Raised: $ 4,729,263 with a target of $ 21,500.
Deliveries: started on time, in October 2017, there was a delay due to an increase in the volume of orders.
Not sleeping It turns out that a heavy blanket helps to fall asleep (and not your light, downy one). At the very least, it was John Fiorentino, the creator of the Gravity therapeutic blanket, who promised the solution to his sleep problems. At first he touted his development as a remedy for anxiety, the “Vietnamese syndrome”, ADHD and stress, but then he had to abandon bold statements. Kickstarter, where funds were raised for the production of miracles, prohibits the promotion of medical products.
However, the blanket remained on the site and collected thousands of orders. There are three options for Gravity - weighing 9 kilograms, 6.8 and 11.3 kilograms. Weighting agents are granules of high density polyethylene. Ideally, a therapeutic blanket should be 10% of the weight of the owner, then a person wrapped in it feels comfortable. These blankets often cover children with autism and elderly patients with dementia. There are no studies that reliably confirm effective sleep improvement or the treatment of mental disorders. Therefore, Gravity is by far the heaviest placebo that has ever successfully carried out a crowdfunding campaign.
# 3 Pimax 8K virtual reality helmet
Raised: $ 4,236,618 with a target of $ 200,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for January 2018, so far everything is going according to plan.
It seems that the next round of development of virtual reality technologies is ending again. That, however, does not prevent enthusiastic engineers from continuing to develop a non-standard format, using existing developments - and the Pimax 8K VR helmet is an excellent symbol of the persistence of interest in this topic.
Pimax was developed by the self-titled Chinese startup. The device has the most generous resolution on the market: at 3840x2160 pixels on each of the two screens. The viewing angle is 200 degrees, the refresh rate is 75–90 hertz. Moreover, the device is compatible with Steam VR base stations, that is, it supports tracking, like the HTC Vive glasses, and works with the same controllers. The displays are made using CLPL technology, which, according to developers, is much better suited for VR than OLED. This is not the first helmet for Pimax, so the new campaign was met with criticism of VR skeptics and the joy of fans of virtuality.
# 4 Amabrush Smart Toothbrush
Collected: ~ $ 3,794,620 with a target of ~ $ 60,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for December 2017, but disrupted due to production problems.
2017 was a truly happy year for all those people who hate brushing their teeth. Now they will be able to entrust the boring lesson to the smart Amabrush brush, which completely autonomously copes with plaque and stuck tasty pieces. The gadget consists of a vibro-pen and a universal removable silicone nozzle in the form of a mouthpiece with bristles. A cap is magnetized to the handle, after which the latter is placed in the mouth and vibrates for ten seconds. Toothpaste is served on the bristles from the capsule inside the handle. There is also a battery, the charge should be enough for two weeks of operation of the device. The unusual invention caused revival by its campaign on Kickstarter, and on Indiegogo even appeared a copy of Amabrush - Unico brush. In the fight for teeth and wallets, the creators of the second device raised rates, promising complete cleaning in 3 seconds.
# 5 Pocket laptop GPD Pocket
Raised: $ 3,567,642 with a target of $ 200,000.
Deliveries: successfully launched in June and are still ongoing.
In the publication The Verge, the laptop GPD Win was catchy of being called "a wonderful gaming laptop that fits in your pocket." Alas, miracles do not happen, therefore, in fact, the device is a completely ordinary netbook, like its predecessor GPD Pocket, successfully funded by Indiegogo. It really fits in your pocket, because the device’s diagonal is only 7 inches, a little more than the Nintendo Switch. The mini-netbook is equipped with a quad-core Intel Atom processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of read-only memory. The case is made of magnesium alloy, it provides active cooling (i.e. cooler). LCD display with IPS-matrix. The lithium-polymer battery is designed for 12 hours of operation, and all this "hardware" works under Ubuntu or Windows 10 Home. Clear, that it’s really possible to play on the GPD, but not at all, and a tiny screen causes more problems than the integrated video card. According to user reviews, Cuphead, Overwatch and Witcher 3 are launched on the typewriter. The Shenzhen company GPD HK, which developed GPD Pocket, is preparing to release the second version of a pocket notebook. It will be available for pre-order in January.
# 6 Smart watch Ticwatch S&E
Raised: $ 3,203,497 with a target of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: successfully started in November, the watch has already arrived at retail.
Beijing startup Mobvoi is developing smart, and most importantly affordable watches. In the summer, developers launched the third generation of their Ticwatch series on Kickstarter: two devices called Ticwatch Express and Ticwatch Sport. Gadgets do everything that users expect from smart watches today: measure heart rate, track steps, calories burned and jogging paths (autonomously, without being tied to a smartphone!), Show notifications, let you dictate the response to messages or notes, and even play music through connected wireless headphones. The watch is equipped with the Android Wear 2.0 operating system, and the case of each device is protected from moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard. The main advantage was the price, which ranged from $ 119 for Express and $ 139 for Sport for backers. After the campaign ended, it rose to $ 159 and $ 199, respectively, but for such a multi-functional smartwatch, this is very little. For comparison, Samsung Gear S3 and Apple Watch S3 cost $ 330-400.
# 7 Liberty + Wireless Headphones with Graphene Drivers
Raised: $ 2,804,277 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started at the end of October, as planned.
“Miracle material” graphene is capable of many things: it filters water and generates energy, and it also makes excellent batteries and the finest armor. However, the first really useful mass graphene device is likely to be headphones - such as Liberty +. These are wireless separate "plugs" developed by the Anker Zola brand. Graphene is applied in a thin layer to their speakers, thereby improving sound quality, since the “material of the future” holds its shape well. The battery lasts for 3.6 hours with headphones, and together with the charging case, 48 hours of “graphene” sound are obtained.
# 8 Smart Assistant Photographer Arsenal
Raised: $ 2,649,821 with a goal of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for January 2018.
To take a really beautiful photo, you need a good camera - and an understanding of how to properly set its numerous settings. However, soon all the hard intellectual work will be able to take on the "artificial intelligence" of the Arsenal gadget. In fact, the device is a scanner that attaches to a Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji SLR or mirrorless camera. Then the algorithms analyze the situation and automatically “correctly” set the parameters, guided by 18 factors (camera vibration, object movement, light, etc.). Arsenal also supports HDR mode and helps to remove beautiful time-lapses. It is not necessary to rely completely on automation, the settings are twisted from a mobile application, and the result is immediately visible on the screen.
# 9 Extra Screen for Superscreen Smartphone
Raised: $ 2,541,846 with a goal of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: the first batch should have been delivered in September, but are still delayed.
Finally, a gadget appeared on Kickstarter worthy of an old meme with rapper Xzibit. This is an extra screen for the Superscreen smartphone. In fact, it is a regular tablet with a diagonal of 10.1 inches, a touch screen, front and rear cameras, a mini-jack and a Bluetooth module. Superscreen syncs with iOS and Android devices and only works in conjunction with a connected smartphone. Superscreen does not work autonomously, although, judging by its filling (processor and memory), it could have been. Do you like smartphones but can't stand tablets? Then we have for you a tablet with which you can use your smartphone while you use the smartphone.
# 10 Smokeless BBQ Biolite Firepit
Raised: $ 2,534,017 with a target of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for May 2018.
Startup Biolite became famous for its unusual tourist stoves with built-in heat generators, from which you can charge smartphones. Unfortunately, the latest development of the company - the smokeless barbecue Firepit - is devoid of a generator. According to the developers, they abandoned such ideas because otherwise the price of the device would have become astronomical. Therefore, in the grill there is only a built-in battery and an air circulation system. Thanks to the blowing, the fire flares up faster, burns hotter, and all the small particles of soot burn out without turning into smoke. Firepit works well with both wood and coal. You can cook on the grill not only barbecue, but also dishes that are contraindicated in a lot of excess "haze". For example, it may be some kind of dessert (the same American sm'ory).
# 11 Smart card Fuze Card
Collected: more than $ 2,300,000 with a goal of $ 100,000.
Deliveries: began with a delay in August.
The idea of a universal plastic card pops up on crowdfunding platforms quite regularly, and also fails regularly. However, in the case of the Fuze Card, the idea of a smart card has finally come true. This small plastic rectangle holds up to 30 credit, debit, gift and discount cards at a time. Information about the active card is shown on the display from "electronic paper", and the cards are switched by touch buttons. Fuze is completely similar to a regular card, that is, it is accepted by ATMs and trading terminals. The battery is designed for a month of work, in case of loss, the card is erased through the mobile application. Of course, in the world of smartphones and mobile payments, the Fuze card seems a little redundant. However, while Apple Pay is not accepted everywhere, so the smart card will definitely not be idle.
# 12 All-metal 3D printer Snapmaker
Raised: $ 2,277,183 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: started with a delay of a month in October.
We say “Kickstarter” - we mean “3D-printer”, we say - “innovative”, we mean - “another and not particularly interesting”. From a pragmatic point of view, the Snapmaker project is really just another crowdfunding 3D printer. It looks beautiful, no extra wires stick out anywhere, and all the body parts are machined on an aluminum alloy machine. Snapmaker is assembled from ten modules, some of which are replaced, so that the 3D printer turns into a small milling cutter and a laser machine for engraving. The device works with a standard set of filaments - PLA, PVA, ABS. The print area is a cube with an edge of 125 millimeters, and the layer thickness is from 50 to 300 microns. Such a completely ordinary 3D printer has collected several million dollars and several thousand orders.
# 13 Smart telescope eVscope
Raised: $ 2,209,270 with a target of $ 150,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for November, but not yet begun.
The eVscope reflector is more than a conventional amateur telescope. For its gadget, Unistellar startup has developed a special technology for capturing light with a long exposure. The output is bright and clear images of distant galaxies and stars. If you do not distinguish the Pole Star from Venus, it’s okay: the telescope automatically rotates and is aimed at the desired point in the sky. Thanks to the cooperation program with SETI, data from the telescope is sent to scientists (at the request of the device owner, of course). Smart functions are controlled from a connected smartphone.
# 14 Multifunctional backpacks Nomatic
Raised: $ 2,203,254 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: on time started and completed in December.
The Nomatic startup owes its existence exclusively to the Kickstarter platform, where last year launched the “smart” hybrid bag and backpack designed for travelers. In the summer, the team encore already with two hybrids - everyday, 20-24 liters, and designed for short trips, 20-30 liters. Volumes are given in the form of ranges not by chance, both backpacks change capacity if necessary. And their straps hide in special pockets, and then the backpacks "turn" into suitcases that need to be carried by the handle on the side. The main feature of the new products is the huge number of compartments, pockets and removable compartments for all occasions.
# 15 Smart Luggage Bluesmart Series 2
Raised: $ 2,054,015 with a target of $ 50,000.
Deliveries: scheduled for November, started with a delay of a month.
The world's first smart Bluesmart One suitcase has many fans and happy owners, including runner Usain Bolt and the Pope. In 2017, its creators returned to Indiegogo with a series of smart travel accessories: with two smart suitcases (80 liters for carrying in luggage, and 38 liters for carrying as carry-on baggage), a smart bag for gadgets and a cover for documents. All four things are equipped with Bluetooth beacons, and the suitcases are connected to 3G networks. The small suitcase and bag have a power bank for charging any external devices, including laptops. All these smart things are combined into one common system by a mobile application and work together. The campaign was successful again, but a cloud hung over the future Bluesmart due to new U.S. restrictions on smart baggage. Seem to be,
