- 01
You are the proof
Put your face in the first photo, explain your background in two sentences and show something you have already made. Backers back people first and plans second.
- 02
Keep the scope small
The first milestone should fit one person's time and skills. Outsource only what you cannot do, and give those costs their own milestone so Backers see them.
- 03
Protect your time
Post proof when a step is done, answer chat once or twice a day and keep your story current. A steady rhythm builds more trust than bursts of activity.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Mechanical loads exceed estimates
A motor may struggle once the complete assembly carries its intended load. Check loads during platform assembly and reserve components budget for gearing or actuator changes.
- R2
Sensors misread the workspace
Lighting, surfaces or obstacles can upset sensing outside a bench setup. Include varied controlled trials in integration and allow time to adjust placement and filtering.
- R3
Integration consumes trial time
Individually working parts can fail when combined on the robot. Set a limited task for the control milestone and protect a separate final budget for repeated trials and spares.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a robotics project dream in Las Vegas, shown in USD. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
$15,000
- Mechanical design and fabrication$4,500 · 30%
- Actuators sensors and electronics$6,750 · 45%
- Control software and integration$2,250 · 15%
- Trial equipment and spares$1,500 · 10%
What you receive
- Backers give
- $15,000
- 0% platform commission
- −$2,250
- You receive
- $12,750
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a robotics project dream with a goal of $15,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
$3,000 · 20%
Define the robot task
Post a task diagram, workspace measurements and a bench test showing the proposed sensing or movement principle.
Milestone 2
$5,250 · 35%
Assemble the robot platform
Share chassis build photos, actuator and sensor receipts, and wiring diagrams with a record of mechanical fit checks.
Milestone 3
$4,500 · 30%
Integrate control software
Upload a controlled demonstration, control code summary and logs showing sensors and movement working through the planned task.
Milestone 4
$2,250 · 15%
Repeat controlled trials
Post repeated trial logs, a fault summary and a video showing the test area, stop controls and final task sequence.
How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to review the proof, ask for more info, and decide whether to keep supporting your next milestone.
0% commission — direct gifts, nothing taken
Backers pay exactly what they choose directly through your payment methods. cohero takes 0% commission on backings, so you keep what is sent. Any refunds or disputes are handled directly between you, the Backer and your payment provider.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
Questions and answers
Do I need a fully autonomous robot to show meaningful progress?
Demonstrate the specific task and state which actions are manual, scripted or sensor-driven. A bounded controlled test gives Backers clearer evidence than an autonomy claim without repeatable trial records.
How can I document robot tests responsibly?
Show a controlled test area, the stop method and the limits of the demonstration. Share trial logs alongside video so Backers can distinguish a repeatable sequence from a single successful take or edited highlight.
Can one person really fund a robotics project dream?
Yes. Backers do not require a company. They need to understand your goal and see proof as you go, and a small first milestone is the best way to show you deliver.
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