If you ever tried to make a camera phone by taping a camera to a phone then I’ve found your soulmate. Bug Labs is an innovative New York based company that sells modular hardware. They are the Lego of gadgets. Using a base and specialized modules, customers can build almost any high tech device they desire. Want a camera triggered off a motion sensor? Easily done. Want that same camera to sound an alarm and project a warning video on a wall? Just add some more modules. It’s all open source and it’s set to transform users into innovators. Skip ahead to watch a video of Bug Labs at CES 2009 from Computer TV.
Modular hardware lets you prototype almost anything. Bug Labs sells a basic bundle that can get you going today.
When Bug Labs says open sourced, they mean open sourced. The base is a Linux computer, every hardware module can be easily pried open and messed with, and all the software is available online for your tinkering. It’s all part of founder Peter Semmelhack’s vision of a rapid prototyping system that allows anyone with the inclination to build whatever they want. Businesses can get a jump start on designing the next top selling gadget. Schools (who get a 15% discount) have a powerful new educational tool. Reclusive super villains can fully customize their electronics to fit their diabolical needs. It’s a win-win-win situation.
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