For most of my life I have been interested in personal mobility and I have been asking the same questions all of you have been asking:
Where are our flying cars? Where are the jet packs? Where are my motorized shoes?
Well, it turns out that motorized shoes are possible! After spending years researching, designing and developing a variety of different prototypes, the miniaturization of certain technologies found in smart phones, laptops and radio controlled cars has finally made it possible for us to integrate them all into a pair of “shoes”….. so that you can go for a spin.
We are so very excited to bring to you, here on Kickstarter, our vision of what fun, personal mobility could be in 2012.
What are spnKiX?
spnKiX are battery powered, motorized skates that strap right on to your shoes. They are hand controlled by a wireless remote. All hardware and electronics are integrated into a frame made of fiber reinforced nylon. One motor and battery pack per foot.
How do spnKiX work?
A wireless remote controls both feet at once. The remote straps to your hand and you can vary the throttle with the continuously variable speed control. They come with removable training wheels to help you get started. After you get some training sessions in, take them off and glide like a pro!
(hand held controller)
Tech Specs:
- Dimension (each): Width = 9″, Height = 10.5″, Length = 9.5″
- Materials: Fiber reinforced Nylon + Aluminum
- Batteries: Rechargeable lithium
- Max Speed: up to 10mph
- Shoe Sizes that fit into spnKiX:
Men 6-14 (US/CA) 38.5-46 (EURO) 5.5-13.5(UK); 24-31.5(JP)
Women 7-15.5(US/CA) 37.5-48.5(EURO) 4.5-13 (UK); 23-31(JP) - Recommended Age: 16 yrs old +
(special edition black is available for a pledge of $950 or more)
How will your funding be used?
We have done a tremendous amount of work so far on the design and development of spnKiX, but need your help going the last mile. We’ve already paid for the tooling and now all we need is the final production cost; the money necessary to actually make the spnKiX. Backers of this project will be supplying the funding necessary to place our first production run with the factory we have lined up.
When will spnKiX ship?
Now this project is funded, we expect our first production run to arrive from the factory towards the end of February. So expect the shipment in March 2012.
Are spnKiX patented and trademarked?
Yes, spnKiX are Patent Pending. And yes, “spnKiX” is a trademark of ACTON, INC. All rights reserved.
SUPPORT THEIR CAMPAIGN: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petertreadway/spnkix-wearable-mobility
