Build, tinker, create

Whether you're building, tinkering, designing, or dreaming up what's next, there's plenty to explore this week. Discover inventive projects across technology and design, then stick around for creator insights, inspiration, and a look at where you can find Kickstarter IRL.

PROJECTS WE LOVE

APPS – NEXT WAVE FUND

Paprclip: The Social Accountability App by Survivor 50 Contestants

BY KYLE FRASER

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HARDWARE & GADGETS

OddCube: Modular Air Purifier Kit with DIY Build Capabilities

BY JOEL CREATES

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ROBOTS

TerraMow X AWD: Turn-Free AWD AI Robot Mower

BY TERRAMOW

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PRODUCT DESIGN

Hanboost T1: Palm Size Laser Engraver for DIY Enthusiast

BY HANBOOST

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HARDWARE & GADGETS

MemoMind One: Camera-Free, Privacy-First AI Display Glasses

BY MEMOMIND

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CAMERA EQUIPMENT

Beni: All-Terrain Camera Robot with Auto-Follow and Obstacle Dodge

BY MONDO ROBOTICS

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PRODUCT DESIGN

PHANTOM M³: Mechanical Sculpture with Real Gears and Powered Motion

BY GEEEKCLUB

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ROBOTS

LUMISTAR CARRY: Quad-Camera AI Basketball Training Partner

BY LUMISTAR

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RESOURCES & INSPIRATION

Two Survivor 50 Castaways Team Up on a Brand-New Project

After creating one of the best partnerships in Survivor history, Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu have channeled their camaraderie into Paprclip, a social media accountability app and recipient of the Kickstarter X Google Next Wave Fund.

[WATCH] How to Launch Consumer Hardware in 2026

Hear from our teammate Heather Swift Hunt and experienced hardware founders as they share strategies for bringing a new consumer product to market through crowdfunding.

Open Sauce: Industry Day Summit

July 17-19 in San Mateo, CA

Join us for Building the Community That Builds With You, a panel exploring what separates an audience from a truly invested community and what community-driven product launches look like from the inside.

Moderator: Jim Louderback
Panelists: Nathan Nalevanko (Kickstarter), Peter Robinson (Ten Hundred), Joel Hartlaub (Joel Creates), and Henry Van Dyck (Veritasium)

Industry Day pass holders can also find us in the Kickstarter-sponsored Industry Lounge. Grab a coffee and connect with the founders, operators, and creators shaping what comes next.

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