Three weeks ago, Sergio returned from our manufacturer’s factory in China and upon his recommendation, we made an important decision. In order to improve the quality of the Pilot’s audio and translation system, we decided to make designs improvements on the microphone placement and the antenna design, delaying the estimated shipping date to the Fall. … Read More
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The Product Development Journey!
Recently, we hired Craig as a product manager. Craig is responsible for understanding and overseeing the development of UX (User Experience) and his job is critical. Why? Because the Pilot app is more complex than your average language translation tool. Pilot is dynamic (thanks to the conversational mode), and runs conjointly with a wearable device (the … Read More
One Step Closer: New Designs & E-Commerce
This week, we launched our own e-commerce platform after receiving a staggering amount of interest and support for the Pilot Translation Kit on IndieGoGo. You can now purchase the Pilot Translation Kit on our website, with the ability to select any color and quantity you want. We also launched brand new designs of Pilot and … Read More
$3M Crowdfunding Raise on IndieGogo!
Last weekend, our IndieGogo crowdfunding campaign reached $3 million, an unexpected 3000% raise from our original $75,000 goal! While Pilot first raised $1M in 2.5 hours after its campaign launch – creating an unprecedented media buzz during which Pilot’s promotional video was viewed over 45M X on Facebook – the campaign was moved to IndieGogo … Read More
Interview with Sergio Del Rio
Sergio, originally from Mexico, is our Industrial Designer at Waverly Labs and he has been designing consumer products across the globe for over a decade. After attending Singularity University, Sergio became passioned with technology and modern design and their impact on people’s lives. Sergio is answering a few questions about Pilot. Tell us a little … Read More