TL;DR: Kiah started as a build-for-ourselves autonomy project with a “maybe we keep it philanthropic” mindset. Reality check: people don’t pay attention until the flood is at their door. To move faster and deliver something real, we’re leaning into a focused, limited-run product: Kiah Box—a private, portable AI supercomputer. Pricing is TBD. If you want in, join the waitlist or email ottobot2025@proton.me.
Why shift to for-profit?
- Ownership and speed: Building a self-contained hardware+software stack that works out of the box is expensive and time-sensitive. A for-profit model keeps us focused and accountable.
- Real demand shows up with real offers: “Sounds cool” isn’t commitment. A concrete product (Kiah Box) with a limited run will separate curiosity from intent.
- Sustainability: Continuous updates, support, and hardware sourcing need a funded engine, not just goodwill.
What Kiah Box is (and isn’t)
- Is: A closed-stack, portable AI supercomputer (4090-class GPU, local LLM, 70+ modules, 96K+ knowledge base, autonomy framework) that plugs into anything with a digital input.
- Isn’t: A cloud subscription or open-source drop-in. We’re prioritizing reliability and support over unlimited distribution—at least for the first run.
How to get involved right now
- Join the waitlist: Use the waitlist on the homepage (ottobot.org). That’s where we’ll announce availability, pricing, and timelines.
- Email me directly: ottobot2025@proton.me. If you’re serious (especially if you have hardware to allocate), say so.
About donations and hardware
We’re removing philanthropic positioning from the site. If you still want to help, treat it as a gift with no obligation. If you contribute meaningful hardware (e.g., a 3090-class GPU), I’ll log it and plan a future credit toward a product if/when we ship—details to be finalized with you directly.
What stays the same
- Kiah is still built for our own use first (dogfooding = quality).
- Privacy-first, local-first architecture.
- Transparent updates via ottobot.org and @ottobot2025.
What changes
- We’re aligning messaging around Kiah Box as a product, not a philanthropic experiment.
- Waitlist + direct outreach become the primary paths to access.
- Donations reframed as gifts, with potential future credit if we launch a product.
Next steps
- Set the waitlist live with the new Pages function (done).
- Finalize a small batch plan and publish availability timelines.
- Document a clear path for hardware contributors and early adopters.
Thanks for following along. If you want in, hit the waitlist or email ottobot2025@proton.me. We’ll share specifics as soon as they’re real.