H.I.R.O.- A Modular Robotics Kit For Real Engineering Skills

A project in Tacoma, WA by Joseph Casebeer
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Learn to build, code, and control a walking robot — no experience required. Built on Raspberry Pi Pico. For Students and Makers.
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Backers: 21
Average Daily Pledges: $408
Average Pledge Per Backer: $78

Funding: $1,632 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 28th -> Oct 2nd (35 days)
Project By: Joseph Casebeer
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Latest News

International Shipping Available for Some Tiers!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
International shipping available for some tiers!Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged so far! Wanted to share the good news that the H.I.R.O. Robotics kit  1 pack, Gemini pack, and Triple Threat Pack are now available for International... (Read More)

Incredible Start So Far! Take advantage of our Super Bird Special!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We had an incredible launch!10% on day one is Amazing, and we had an incredible turn out at our Kickstarter launch party that we had in Tacoma. Be sure to take advantage of our Super Early Bird Special, $20 off our planned MSRP before the discount... (Read More)

Just Launched! With Request for Small Robot Armies!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A New Campaign and a Request.The campaign just launched! I just got feedback that supporters of this campaign couldn't purchase a tier more than once, and some people are looking to pre-order more than one robotics kit. Whether it's gifts for friends... (Read More)

2 Days Till Campaign Launch

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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