Product Description
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MudWatt engages kids in science in a whole new way, using the
power of mud! It harnesses the power of electricity-generating
microbes naturally living in the soil beneath your feet. Kids
experiment with different types of soil (and food from the
fridge) to maximize their power. The free MudWatt Explorer App
lets kids measure their power, track their MudWatt’s microbe
growth, and unlock an awesome educational comic book. You can
even power a digital clock and other electronics using the power
of microbes!
From the Manufacturer
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$35,028 raised with 512 backers. Weeks of STEM Fun!
MudWatt is a bio-energy pet that runs on living microbes and
offers long-term fun and learning. Kids maximize their MudWatt's
power by experimenting with different soils, different foods from
the fridge (like Gatorade), and different temperatures. Along the
way, they learn about renewable energy, sustainability,
microbiology, electricity, and more.
Bridging the Physical and Digital As your microbes grow, the LED
blinks faster and faster! The free MudWatt Explorer App lets kids
measure the blinks to discover their MudWatt’s power level and
microbe population. Kids track their MudWatt’s growth over the
course of two weeks, and unlock a fun and educational comic!
(Available for s and s). If apps aren't your
thing, there is also a calculator spreadsheet for tracking your
data manually.
DIG Any dirt will do! Your soil already has
electricity-generating microbes living in it! Try out composts,
topsoils, and sediments to see which is most powerful.
BUILD Kids construct the MudWatt and learn a ton along the way.
Moreover, kids blend creativity with science by designing their
own experiments to maximize their power and microbe community.
ANALYZE + EXPAND Beyond the amazing MudWatt Explorer App
described above, kids can power a digital clock or connect
multiple MudWatts together to try powering other electronics.
Kids can also join our online community to share ideas and
results with the world!
Award-Winning and Critically Accled The MudWatt is loved by
kids young and old, from elementary school level all the way up
to college level. This unique STEM kit has received outstanding
reviews from kids, homeschoolers, teachers, and tinkerers alike!
About the Startup Describe your product in 3 words.
Magical. STEM. Fun.
How did you come up with the idea for this product?
While digital technology can be a great educational tool, it
risks cutting the connection that kids have with the natural
world around them. We wanted to make sure kids stay grounded as
they grow and learn. And what is more grounding than soil
itself!?
What makes your product special?
First, MudWatt uniquely incorporates many STEM disciplines
(including engineering, sustainability, energy, microbiology, and
chemistry) into fun and memorable experimentation! Second, it
bridges the gap between physical and digital, offering not only
tangible play (the hardware), but also digital content (the App)
that enhances learning. Lastly, it opens kids' minds to the
unseen surprising world of microbes that live in the soil beneath
their feet.
What has been the best part of your startup experience?
The letters and emails we get from MudWatt users are the best
part of our startup experience. Kids, parents and teachers really
love the MudWatt. It has provided a gateway into STEM career
paths for many of our users!
- About this item.
- A BIO-ENERGY PET: This Award-winning STEM kit lets you build your own living fuel cell that feeds on soil! FUN: Light up an LED and power a clock using microbe power. The more microbes you grow, the faster the LED blinks! ENGAGING: Experiment by adding stuff from your fridge (like Gatorade) to maximize your MudWatt's power SMART: Track the growth of your microbe population and unlock chapters of "The Electric Microbe" comic book with the free MudWatt Explorer App Pack includes: 6 power-harvesting graphite disks, 3 LED blinker boards, digital clock, 3 graduated containers, nitrile gloves, 20-page educational instructions, and the MudWatt Explorer App!.