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MOREbot: A 3D-printed robot ecosystem that grows with you

Created by The MOREbot Team

MOREbot is a platform for the next generation of innovators to bring their ideas to life

Latest Updates from Our Project:

COVID-19 UPDATE
almost 4 years ago – Mon, Apr 06, 2020 at 11:47:36 AM

Hi everyone,

I hope you're staying healthy and safe. We know you've likely received many emails and messages related to COVID-19, so we'll keep this update short. 

In our last update, we mentioned the remaining Games Kits were delayed due to factory shutdowns in China. At the time, we had no idea how much COVID-19 would affect other aspects of our business as well. Even though we're at home, our small but determined team is still working hard, and 3D printing still goes on. I want to ensure you that we're doing everything we can to get you your kits as fast as possible. 

As of this writing, all of our electronics manufacturers have re-opened their factories. However, delays are still expected due to the backlog of orders. We've been told that all the remaining components for the Games Kit should arrive in April. We've ensured everything else ready to go so that when the electronics arrive we can ship ASAP. 

We'll keep you updated as things progress. 

Stay well,

Peyton

Final Shipping Update + Games Kit Update
about 4 years ago – Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 04:26:54 PM

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Shipping Update
over 4 years ago – Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 04:29:57 PM

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MOREbot: coming to a mailbox near you!!
over 4 years ago – Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 01:57:05 PM

ROBOTS ARE SHIPPING!

We'll keep this update short and sweet. Earlier this week we began shipping orders across the country, and will soon begin shipping international orders. We started with a small test batch to catch any possible product/packaging issues and ensure our operations are ready to scale up for much larger shipments in the following weeks. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. When your order ships you will receive an email with a shipping confirmation and tracking number. 

2. Most shipments will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, so you won't have to wait long once receiving an email confirmation.

3. Manufacturing of the Base Robot is moving faster than we expected, so we're hoping to send out the bulk of those orders before October. We'll keep you updated! 

4. Maker Packs have a much larger part count, so they take longer to manufacture. As a result, they will most likely begin shipping late September/early October.

The first MOREbot shipment!

Again, thank you all for your patience! We're working as hard as we can to get MOREbot to you as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] 

- The MOREtech Team


It's almost shipping time!
over 4 years ago – Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 02:40:10 AM

Hey everyone!

We're excited to announce that we'll begin rolling shipments by September 6th! We estimate all shipments to be completed by mid-October. You probably know that our shipment goal was August. We regret to inform you of this delay, but want to let you know it wasn't without reason.

Why the Delay?

This summer, MOREbot beta kits were used by 60+ kids at summer camps across Arkansas. This gave us the amazing opportunity to receive large-scale feedback. During the course of these camps, we discovered some big opportunities for improvement that would greatly increase the function and user experience our kits provide. As a result, we spent the last month redesigning many of the parts in the MOREbot ecosystem and added some new functionality to some kits. The result?

Much sturdier, user friendly, and re-configurable kits.

Just some of the improvements:

  • All kits now use lithium-ion batteries in place of AA's. This change improves battery life and allows for quick and easy recharging. 
  • The base kit now comes with 62 3D-printed parts instead of the original 34. Increasing the number of parts allows the base kit to be re-configured and expanded in more ways.
  • The base kit and maker pack now come with motor encoders. Motor encoders allow for more precise control of the motors when programming.
  • We redesigned our wheels to use rubber o-rings for traction in place of rubber bands. The o-rings provide more traction and don't have issues with falling off during heavy use like rubber bands.

Here's an sneak peak at the newly redesigned Base Kit. It can now be configured in more ways right out of the box. This configuration has three levels instead of the original, one. This allows for more add-ons and stability when necessary. Stay tuned for more ways to reconfigure the Base Kit!

The redesigned MOREbot Base Kit

Why Rolling Shipments?

Because of the improvements we made, we weren't able to spend the month of August printing inventory like we had planned. As a result, we'll be shipping kits as they're printed. We estimate all printing to be completed by mid-October.

Shipment Timeline

We are fulfilling shipments based on backer number and available inventory. The first batch of rewards will be sent out no later than September 6th. When your shipment is sent, you will receive an email with tracking info.

**Backer Surveys Locked**

Backer surveys will be locked on August 27th. If you need to update your address or haven't completed the survey, please do so by then.

Reward Donation

A handful of you have reached out asking how to donate your reward to the charity mentioned in the campaign. As a reminder, your donation will be going to Maker Therapy. Maker Therapy is an amazing organization transforming the hospital experience for children and improving patient outcomes by building makerspaces in hospitals across the country. 

Please fill out this survey if you’d like to donate your reward.

More info on Maker Therapy: http://www.makertherapy.com/ 

Sneak Peek

Our packaging is the last thing we need to ship, and we just got the proofs today! We're excited to share them with you. You may notice we've changed our logo to the outline of one of our parts. Let us know what you think below!

MOREbot Packaging

THANK YOU!!!

Again, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The support, the patience, and kind words of the community will never be lost on us - we truly appreciate your involvement in the story of MOREbot.

Sincerely,

Team MOREbot