We built Fingerbot because
the light switch was too far away.
What started as a late-night DIY project in a Sydney apartment became a product trusted by over 5 million homes in 50+ countries.
A DIY solution that became a movement
It was 2018 in Sydney. Our founder James was lying in bed, too comfortable to get up and turn off the bedroom light. He'd already tried smart bulbs — but they required replacing every fixture, and half his appliances had no smart alternative at all.
So he built one. A tiny mechanical finger, controlled by Bluetooth, that could press any button or switch. He called it Fingerbot.
He shared it on Reddit. The response was overwhelming. Within days, hundreds of people were asking where they could buy one. That's when the Adaprox team was born — a group of designers, engineers, and programmers who believed that making your home smart shouldn't require replacing everything you already own.
We took Fingerbot to Kickstarter in December 2019. The rest, as they say, is history.
BY THE NUMBERS
From bedroom to the world
The Lightbulb Moment
Late at night in a Sydney apartment, our founder lay in bed realising the light switch was too far away. Rather than get up, he started sketching a tiny mechanical finger that could press it remotely. A weekend DIY project was born.
Fingerbot Launches on Kickstarter
The "world's smallest robot" went live on Kickstarter in December 2019. The community responded immediately — 1,381 backers pledged $140,502, earning a coveted "Project We Love" badge from Kickstarter.
Indiegogo & Global Shipping
Fingerbot expanded to Indiegogo to reach more backers worldwide. The first production units shipped, turning a DIY prototype into a real product that thousands of people were using in their homes.
View on IndiegogoFingerbot Plus — A Major Upgrade
Three years of user feedback led to Fingerbot Plus — 8-month battery life, ZigBee support, and compatibility with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. The Kickstarter campaign raised $252,578 from 2,655 backers.
Fingerbot Sense — The Next Generation
Fingerbot Sense added pressure sensing, adaptive force control, and an improved mounting system. Another successful Kickstarter campaign proved the community's continued trust in our mission.
View on KickstarterAdaprox Ecosystem
From a single button-pusher to a full smart home ecosystem — Fingerbot Plus, Fingerbot Touch, Curtain Robot, HomeHub, and IR Remote. Sold in 50+ countries, trusted by 5 million+ homes worldwide.
Our principles
Born from Real Frustration
We don't build products for the sake of technology. Every Adaprox device started as a genuine personal problem — a light switch too far, a curtain too heavy, a button too inconvenient.
Community-Validated
Every major product launch started on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. We believe in building with our community, not just for them. Their feedback shapes every iteration.
Retrofit, Don't Replace
We believe you shouldn't have to throw away perfectly good appliances to make your home smart. Adaprox makes what you already own smarter — sustainably.