The spark of an idea
Inside the box
Kano OS and coding adventures
Magic, stars, and the future
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Kano computer
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.
andrews The startup Kano took its name from the historic founder of judo, Kanō Jigorō, to reflect their core philosophy.
Judo-inspired coding: The name Kano honors the creator of judo, Kanō Jigorō, symbolizing a 'gentle way' to master complex computer technology.
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.
How long did it take for Kano to reach its original crowdfunding goal of $100,000 on Kickstarter?
Which legendary Apple co-founder was an early backer of the Kano computer on Kickstarter?
What does the Japanese name Kano represent in the context of the company's philosophy?