Inkanva Launches Solar-Powered E-Ink Canvas on Kickstarter, Raising Over $220,000
Inkanva has unveiled the E-Ink Canvas, a revolutionary self-charging digital canvas that enables users to effortlessly switch between artwork, photographs, messages, and calendars. Claimed to be the first of its kind, this device features integrated solar panels within its frame, harnessing energy from both sunlight and indoor lighting, thus eliminating the necessity for a power cord. The canvas boasts an e-ink color display with 48 base colors, creating lifelike images akin to traditional paintings and photographs without the use of artificial backlighting. Available in three sizes—7.09 inches, 13.3 inches, and 28.5 inches—users can personalize it with various outer-frame styles, including ornate gold and classic wood. The Inkanva app allows for instant content uploads. Recently launched on Kickstarter, the campaign has exceeded its initial goal of $12,743, raising over $220,000 to further develop the product.
Key facts
- Inkanva has launched the E-Ink Canvas, a self-charging digital canvas, on Kickstarter.
- The canvas uses solar panels integrated into the frame and can also charge from indoor lights.
- It features an e-ink color display with 48 base colors for realistic images without backlights.
- The digital canvas comes in three sizes: 7.09 inches, 13.3 inches, and 28.5 inches.
- Multiple outer-frame styles, such as ornate gold and classic wooden, attach over the default aluminum frame.
- Users can display art, photos, messages, and calendars, uploading content via the Inkanva app.
- The Kickstarter campaign has raised over $220,000, far exceeding its original goal of $12,743.
- The E-Ink Canvas is described as the world's first self-charging digital canvas.
Entities
Institutions
- Inkanva
- Kickstarter