Every Friday, we take a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days.
PINE A64
This is the world’s first $15 64-bit single-board super computer. PINE64 has already garnered more than $360,000 on Kickstarter.
Omate Rise
This standalone, water-resistant smartwatch boasts a carbon fiber bezel and is powered by Android 5.1. Omate hit its goal of $30,000 in less than 15 minutes.
Thimble
This subscription service delivers a new DIY electronics project to your door each month. Oscar Pedroso and David Brenner have hit their $25,000 goal on Kickstarter.
ONAGOfly
This palm-sized drone features auto-follow capabilities and a high-res camera. ONAGOfly has flown right by its $150,000 goal on Indiegogo.
FLUXO
This smart pendant lamp lets you move the light in any direction using simple paint gestures on your phone. Luke Roberts has already well surpassed its $54,266 goal on Kickstarter.
ZKOO
This hand gesture tracking camera offers a new way to play and interact with hundreds of your existing games and apps. Exvision has reached its goal of $15,000 on Kickstarter.
Evo-One
This sleek desktop CNC mill can be used on a variety of materials, from wood to plastic to metal. MakerDreams is currently seeking $65,432 on Kickstarter.
SwapBots
This set of collectable toys are brought to life by your smartphone or tablet using augmented reality. SwapBots is currently seeking $100,000 on Indiegogo.
Pivot
This first-ever tennis wearable is equipped with an innovative multi-sensor and full body motion analysis to help you master complex movements, avoid injuries and conquer the competition. TuringSense is nearing its $75,000 goal on Indiegogo.
BLUEGUARD-E
This smart lock transforms your smartphone into a digital key, providing simple, affordable and real-time control over home access from anywhere in the world. Lark-Wi is currently seeking $80,000 on Kickstarter.
SunnyBAG Smart Battery
This smart power bank is capable of visualizing solar-generated energy and consumption, sharing your experiences on social media, receiving automatic theft alerts and even capturing selfies. SunnyBAG is close to doubling its $10,000 goal on Kickstarter.
Luna
This camera lets you shoot and share 360-degree images and video. Memora Inc. has already reached its goal of $50,000 on Indiegogo.
Seed
This intelligent bottle tracks your water consumption, compiles your health data and keeps you hydrated. Moikit is currently seeking $20,000 on Indiegogo.
The Mondrian
This 3D printer is a compact, robust and highly-customizable RepRap machine. Emmanuel Gilloz is currently seeking $32,789 on Kickstarter.
ARC-One
This affordable, next-generation 3D printer features an easy-to-use interface and a large build volume. Arcadian 3D is currently seeking $300,000 on Kickstarter.
Lockee
This smart lock not only secures, tracks and locates your luggage, but helps return it to you in 48 hours. Lockee is currently seeking $50,000 on Indiegogo.
Avanca D1
This pair of wireless, ultra-lightweight sports headphones can match any any outfit. Avanca is currently seeking $50,000 on Indiegogo.
NerO
This Arduino Uno-compatible board is based on the FTDI FT231X USB UART and delivers 5V at a full 1A without overheating. Fred Dart is currently seeking $2,257 on Kickstarter.
Symbisa
This IoT toolkit enables you to bring your idea to life in minutes without any hassle or coding. Hanhaa is currently seeking $151,117 on Kickstarter.
Did you happen to miss last week’s notable campaigns? If so, you can check them out here.
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