Welcome to The Journey! This blog shares the story behind creating Tinkimo, from the first idea to bringing it to life and building it into a recognisable name. Along the way, we’ll share the highs, the challenges, and everything we’ve learned about innovation, creativity, and persistence. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how big dreams start small and grow bit by bit.
Ground Planes, Grand Plans and Fingers Crossed
Robot upgrades bring cooler components, smarter protection, improved sensing and expansion possibilities, with five robots preparing for…
From Spare Parts to Centre Stage
Today was another big milestone for the Tinkibots – they’re getting quite use to being out meeting…
They Grow Up So Fast! Tinkibots Go to School
Tinkibots reach a huge milestone with their first primary school visit, inspiring creativity, experimentation, laughter and excitement…
Boards, Biscuits and Big Ideas
Tinkibot moves closer to version one with new electronics, sensors, website improvements, Tinkiblocks and exciting ideas for…
Buttons, Business Coaches and Existential Crisis
Business coaching, classroom feedback and robot redesigns are helping shape Tinkimo as plans evolve towards September testing.
Tinkibots, Bluetooth and Dad Dancing
Five Tinkibots now dance, charge and synchronise together as development continues towards smarter hardware, calibration improvements and…
The Tinkibot Dance Troop Are Taking To the Stage
Tinkibot design progresses with new screen, added controls, Scratch integration, and plans for a coordinated robot dance…
Rocket Duck Helps Tinkimo Find Its Wings
Tinkimo progresses despite challenges, finalises robot PCBs, attends Rocket Duck event, refines business model, delivers pitch, and…