Ringo – The palm size robot with real personality!

A project in Portland, OR by Plum Geek
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Ringo is a cute Arduino based digital pet robot with an accelerometer, gyrosocope, 6x RGB LED lights, sound, and communication sensors.
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Backers: 738
Average Pledge Per Backer: $116

Funded: $85,478 of $12,000
Dates: Feb 25th -> Mar 20th (23 days)
Project By: Plum Geek
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Latest News

Only 2 Hours Left! $80k Unlocked!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW!  We are so blown away by the huge rush of support over the last couple days!!  We wanted to thank you all as we go into the last 2 hours of the campaign.  The word of mouth spreading about the project has been so powerful.  We are so... (Read More)

48 Hours Left!!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Into the home stretch - just 48 hours left! We are so excited and so thankful for the 600+ backers who have made the Ringo project possible!! Thank you all so much!! It looks like we’re on track to reach the $70,000 stretch goal, and I’m hopeful... (Read More)

Ringo gets a new sensor!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
New edge sensor added to rear!So we've been playing with our Ringo prototypes a lot over the past few weeks.  Ringo has a sensor under each of his "feeler antennas" up front that can be used to sense edges and follow lines. He can use these to see... (Read More)

New Board Colors!!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
$50,000 Stretch Goal Reached!!And you know what that means.... New board colors are now unlocked! This is so cool!! Ringo will now be available in White, Black, and special edition Plum Purple.  The Plum Purple version will only be offered to... (Read More)

International Shipping Update

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to give you an update on the shipping rates charged to early backers that were outside the US. This only applies to early backers who were required to pledge $40 for shipping. When we prepared to launch the project we contacted the US Post... (Read More)

$40k Stretch Goal Unlocked! 3D Model of Ringo

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys just keep getting more awesome!!We are so excited to have such great backers. You guys (and gals!) have done such an awesome job of sharing the word about the Ringo project.  Today we created a little treat for you!  We took the 3D model... (Read More)

Stretch Goals!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Ringo project has been moving ahead at a strong pace. We are so humbled by the outpouring of support we’ve received. After much consideration, we have settled on the following stretch goals. At the rate you guys and gals are moving we think... (Read More)

Our New Best Friends!!!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW!! Funding Goal Reached!!So that happened quick!!! Our 113-ish new best friends came through BIG TIME and made our funding goal a reality! It happened yesterday evening - just over 24 hours into the campaign. It was a few whirlwind days going... (Read More)

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