[May 17, 2013] tim-E Robot Alarm Clock Launches Kickstarter Campaign Tweet May 17, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- tim-E, a next generation alarm clock and bedside companion for iPhone and iPod, launched its Kickstarter campaign with a goal of raising $150,000 to finalize hardware and software development, obtain safety certifications and to cover initial distribution costs. In a release, the Company noted that tim-E is currently a working prototype and funds raised will take it through the next stage of development and production. tim-E is a personal robot assistant that automates your morning. The interactive alarm clock and docking station is customizable to wake you up to music, brain teasers, daily voice reminders, weather forecasts, and traffic reports. tim-E was invented by Kid Group, a toy invention and licensing group. tim-E was optioned by Rich Mazel, co-founder of Nuts and Voltz, an inventor relations consultancy. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]