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Kamigami™ Robots

Kamigami™ Robots are a line of build-it-yourself robot kits that you assemble by folding and snapping together flat sheets to create a speedy 6-legged insect you control.

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Bio-mimicry designed, Kamigami™ Robots were designed to imitate the dynamic movements of running insects. The patented Fold-Tech Chassis uses friction-less fabric hinges to achieve their lightning fast speeds.

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Use the smart device App to build, program and play with your Kamigami™ Robot.

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PROJECT BRIEF

After a successful Kick-starter campaign, Mattel licence the technology of Kamigami Robots from Dash Robotics and collaborated with us to re launch the toy line to the largest mass market retailers. Part of their sales strategy was to offer exclusive characters to each retailer. Dash Robotics carried out all the product development (hardware, firmware and software), while Mattel handled manufacturing, marketing and sales

My role was designing these components

Core Module Enclosure

The center of every Kamigami Robot is the Core Module. It is the main enclosure that house the electronics and motorized gear box. It also provides all the attachment geometry for the sophisticated legged chassis and multiple Character Shells designs. The design was inspired by an insect larvae.

Chassis Sheet Info-graphics

The chassis sheet was the mechanical marvel that enables the unique lightning-fast 6-legged movements. The mechanism was dynamic and complex, yet easy enough for an 8 year old to  assemble. This is only possible if the parts and instructions have well defined visual and physical cues to prevent mistakes. 

Character Shell Sheets

Since the chassis was bio-mimicry engineered to run like an insect, modeling the Kamigami Robots after insects aligns with the essence of product line.

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The design challenge was to translate these insects into a design where they can be built simply by bending and folding flat sheets. All while maintaining a distinct brand look.

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Build Experience & Instructions

Since the chassis was bio-mimicry engineered to run like an insect, modeling the Kamigami Robots after insects aligns with the essence of product line.

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The design challenge was to translate these insects into a design where they can be built simply by bending and folding flat sheets. All while maintaining a distinct brand look.

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