Nailbot’s Custom Prints
The Nailbot is an accessory of its own that works with either iOS or Android to print custom art directly onto your nails. It won’t paint your nails though, it’ll just add some cool designs on top of them. The small machine works with an app that lets you pick out the design you want to print and etch it right onto a nail in seconds. Nailbot is essentially just an intelligent inkjet printer. When you put a nail into the appropriate slot, a camera toward the back of the device analyzes the size of your fingernail. Theoretically, this means it should work with any size finger, assuming the camera’s detection is consistently accurate. The design prints onto the nail and you’re done. The app accepts a wide range of designs. You can print photos from your library, any emojis and even design your own custom creation. The Kickstarter page notes that the create-your-own-design feature will probably come later as a premium subscription-based upgrade to the app. Still, that’s not totally necessary anyway since you can design something elsewhere, import it to your photo library and print it that way. This is also a fun way to collaborate with friends and add meaningful people and memories right on your nails. You do need to paint your nails first though. The Preemadonna team, creators of the Nailbot, recommend the color white so it acts a backdrop for the design but any color will work. Printing also works on gel and shellac polish, but fake or acrylic nails are a no-go.
The State of Nailbot
The Nailbot Kickstarter project is seeking $75,000 to get the product off the ground. At the time of writing, it has raised $38,000 with 40 days remaining. If the project continues at this momentum, Nailbot should successfully surpass its funding goal. A huge downside to backing the project is the expected shipping date. All of the pledge amounts don’t have the Nailbot on your doorstep until October or November 2017 and one reward takes as long as 2018 to arrive. Additionally, shipping is not included in the initial pledge amount. The Nailbot is available to you after pledging $199 with whatever additional shipping amount applies to your country. In the USA, that’s $19 and internationally that’s $39. It’s not cheap, but it is a fun gadget to have on hand especially appealing to kids. If you’re willing to pledge your support and wait out a final product, be sure to check out the Kickstarter page. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
