An innovation in kids activity gaming designed using DesignSpark PCB

Bertulfo commented: "Our mission is to get kids away from screens and makes them run and jump and play in real life. Research shows us that kids these days don't move enough, they spend way too many hours in front of screens and too little time being physically active. Everybody is aware of this problem, but so far there are no convincing product solutions that successfully engage millions of kids in more physical activity. Our mission is to get children of all ages more active now, and in the future."

With that in mind, ROXs was designed. The idea is to engage and entertain kids in the same way video games do, but offline, away from tablet and computer screens. ROXs consists of touch and motion sensors, wireless communication, speakers, multi-coloured LED lights, sounds, inbuilt software and a simple gaming concept that makes kids scramble around hunting for high-scores.

The basic set, ROXs BOX, comes with 3 ROXs, a controller with a bunch of pre-programmed games and three holsters and straps to fix ROXs anywhere, on a person, a tree or just on the ground. ROXs feature 11 pre-programmed games and you can create your own rules and set the games to the player’s ability level, so you can cater for young or older children. With the dynamic software inside of each ROXs, new games can be downloaded at any time and scores can be shared with friends. The ROXs system can be expanded up use up to 50 additional ROX sensors.

Other products from the A-Champs range are planned to hit the market beginning of 2017. They all build on the ROXs concept and form an integrated game system. So the company's future products can be integrated to ROXs, creating an awesome gaming experience.

Designing the ROXs
When it came to designing the ROXs PCBs, Bertulfo had no problem deciding what software to use as he was already using it. DesignSpark PCB, which he was introduced to by a friend a couple of years ago, has been his CAD tool of choice for both work (A-Champs and Sky-worldwide) and his own hobby projects ever since.