So our project isn't doing so well, things really aren't looking good for our Kickstarter.

We have tons and tons of interest across the globe. We have a school in Pakistan that is looking to buy a bunch of Muribots, as well as one in the Ukraine. Unfortunately they probably won't be getting their Muribots.

The main reason is this: Kids change their opinions and likes and desires constantly, and a parent isn't going to drop $250 on a platform for their kids. LEGO can get away with this because they are a trusted name and their kit is compatible with one of their already successful product lines, Technic.

University students or people who are familiar with the technology just aren't impressed with it. University students are not usually able to use a different platform from whatever the university wants to provide either…which is something we didn't know.

We really want to see Muribot be successful, we really don't want to cancel our funding goal. We have a lot of enthusiasm but enthusiasm doesn't secure a pledge for you or anyone else.

It's very doubtful we'll be able to market Muribot to universities anytime soon, without the ability to freely refine our design, and the equipment to produce those refined versions; which we needed the Kickstarter to acquire. It's very doubtful we'll successfully market it in that direction.

However we have kids, and we know what kids are looking for. We already have a great API, and we know its easy for kids to program. So after a lot of brainstorming we've refined our design, including what our users really wanted, and improved the design overall to gear it towards kids

Muribot 2.0 - The Ultimate Robotics Kit for Kids!

• Third part processor compatible
  • If your preferred processor supports I2C you can interface it to Muribot2.0!
• Smaller: only 30-60mm in diameter!
• Rugged Case: Made of ABS-like 3D printed plastic
• Improved Battery Life: Reduced power for longer running times!
• CMUCam Compatible
• Packed with Sensors:
  • 3 IR Proximity Detectors
  • 2 Line Sensors
  • 6-axis IMU
  • Infrared Transmitter/Receiver
• MicroSD
• Pen/Market slot

Muribot is still:

• Still USB programmable and rechargeable!
• Still crossplatfrom using MPLabX and our software!

This kit only costs ~$60 bucks! ¼ the price of Muribot currently! If we'd known before what we know now about what our users and the people interested in it want we would have redesigned it prior to our Kickstarter.

So what do you think of Muribot 2.0? Use the poll on our main blog to let us know! http://moarobotics.tumblr.com/post/118840159295/muribot-2-0-the-ultimate-robotics-kit-for-kids