About this project

The iPad is great. It is sleek, sexy and fun but not so easy to hold with one hand. In Apple's television commercials they show a single thumb effortlessly gripping the edge while another hand freely navigates the wonderful touchscreen. If I try to hold it like that my thumb goes numb. The sleek shape we love is the same one that makes it difficult to hold.

The eXoskeleton (patent pending) maintains the iPad's sleek profile while adding a super secure finger grip on the back that makes single handing a breeze. You will never again feel like you need two hands to carry your iPad around the room.

The eXoskeleton is the result of numerous designs, models and prototypes in an effort to find the optimal shape for single handed operation. Unlike other cases that address this issue, we don't add intrusive protrusions or bulky covers. They aren't needed.

Try this experiment: Using painter's tape or other removable tape, attach a pencil to the back of your iPad to create a finger grip about 3" away from the edge. A pencil does not provide as good a grip as the eXoskeleton but you can get a sense of just how big a difference a relatively small ledge can make.

Protection

The eXoskeleton protects all four corners, the screen and the back. No part of the iPad ever comes in contact with the table. (or the floor if dropped!)

Stability

The four raised pads ensure that when placed on its back, the iPad will not rock or wobble when typing or navigating the touchscreen. They also distribute shock forces to the strongest part of the iPad; the corners.

Working and Viewing

The four pads double as connection points for the included legs. We are using standard threads and shoulder screws which opens the door for all kinds of mounting ideas you might have - including longer and shorter legs from your local hardware store, handles or even hanging on a wall! The legs allow the iPad to be set upright for viewing in either the landscape or portrait mode. They also elevate the far edge when for an inclined typing or navigating surface.

Note: The prototype only has mounting holes on two of the four pads. The produced exoskeletons will have mounting holes on all four pads.

In every way the eXoskeleton for iPad adds maximum functionality while leaving the iPad as naked as possible.

The eXoskeleton will be made of top quality materials selected for maximum rigidity while maintaining protective flexibility and an inviting touch. All design and manufacturing is done right here in the U.S.A.

Your Help

We have done every bit of work needed to make the eXoskeleton great but we now need funding to finance the manufacturing of the injection mold. It is a very complicated and expensive process but with help from you we can share eXoskeleton with the iPad loving world. We really need your help and even more than your pledge we need you to spread the word. We only need 600 pledges and with your help I am confident we can make it!

We are just an injection mold away from production so we will be able to ship your eXoskeleton shortly after the successful completion of this project.

A note regarding colors: If our project is very successful we will be able to offer the eXoskeleton in a variety of colors.