Chapter 1
The spark of an idea
Chapter 2
Inside the box
Chapter 3
Kano OS and coding adventures
Chapter 4
Magic, stars, and the future
Ch 1 · The spark of an idea
andrews Kano Computer Kit
A six-year-old's idea, to build a computer kit, simple as LEGO, sparked Kano.
andrews Kano launched a crowdfunding campaign in November 2013, smashing its original funding goal within hours.
Fun Fact
Judo-inspired coding: The name Kano honors the creator of judo, Kanō Jigorō, symbolizing a 'gentle way' to master complex computer technology.
andrews The startup Kano took its name from the historic founder of judo, Kanō Jigorō, to reflect their core philosophy.
Glossary
lego (noun)
A toy brand consisting of interlocking plastic building blocks used to construct various models. In 2012, Alex Klein's cousin Mika inspired the project by requesting a computer built like these blocks.
A toy brand consisting of interlocking plastic building blocks used to construct various models. In 2012, Alex Klein's cousin Mika inspired the project by requesting a computer built like these blocks.
Quiz
How long did it take for Kano to reach its original crowdfunding goal of $100,000 on Kickstarter?
Quiz
Which legendary Apple co-founder was an early backer of the Kano computer on Kickstarter?
Quiz
What does the Japanese name Kano represent in the context of the company's philosophy?