Hardware

QIVIKA: Turn Your Phone Into a Smart Scope

24× Optical Magnification | 300g All-Metal Unibody | iOS & Android Compatible | Smart Stargazing & Birding

HK$2,694,133

pledged of HK$39,227 goal

823 backers

14 days to go

6 reward tiers

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About This Project

QIVIKA is a pocket‑sized smart scope that combines a 24× optical periscope system with a smartphone mount to deliver powerful long‑range viewing without the bulk of traditional telescopes. The all‑metal unibody weighs about 300 g and uses ED low‑dispersion glass and multi‑coated optics for clear, color‑accurate images up to 3000 mm equivalent focal length. Paired with the QIVIKA Smart App, users get AI bird recognition (over 10 000 species), AR sky guidance for stargazing, automatic image stacking, and a personal life‑list map to log and share observations. Designed by a team with robotics, imaging, optics, and intelligent hardware backgrounds, QIVIKA aims to make distant exploration as natural as using a phone, with kits that include tripods, filters, and accessories for various adventures.

Key Highlights

 ▸ 24× optical magnification with up to 3000 mm equivalent focal length for detailed lunar and wildlife viewing. 

 ▸ Compact all‑metal design (~300 g) with smartphone mount fitting most iOS and Android devices. 

 ▸ QIVIKA Smart App offers AI bird recognition (10k+ species), AR sky guidance, and personal exploration logs. 

Technical Specs

Spec	Details
Optical magnification	24×
Weight	≈300 g
Equivalent focal length	up to 3000 mm
Glass type	ED low‑dispersion
Coating	multi‑coated optics
Smartphone compatibility	most iOS & Android models
App features	AI bird recognition, AR sky guidance, life list
Tripod options	standard or carbon fiber (in kits)

Reward Tiers

35 backers

Featured Stargazing Kit – Launch Special

HKD2,737

~$349 USD

Includes QIVIKA Smart Scope with smartphone mount, solar filter, standard tripod, global fast shipping, 12‑month warranty.

20 backers

QIVIKA Essential Kit – Launch Special

HKD2,031

~$259 USD

Includes QIVIKA Smart Scope with smartphone mount, solar filter, global fast shipping, 12‑month warranty.

4 backers

Stargazing Kit (Carbon) – Launch Special

HKD3,442

~$439 USD

Includes QIVIKA Smart Scope with smartphone mount, solar filter, carbon fiber tripod, global fast shipping, 12‑month warranty.

7 backers

All-in Kit – Launch Special

HKD3,991

~$509 USD

Includes QIVIKA Smart Scope with smartphone mount, solar filter, standard tripod, handheld grip, angle view adapter, viewfinder with bracket, global fast shipping, 12‑month warranty.

10 backers

All-In Kit (Carbon) – Launch Special

HKD4,775

~$609 USD

Includes QIVIKA Smart Scope with smartphone mount, solar filter, carbon fiber tripod, handheld grip, diagonal mirror, viewfinder with bracket, global fast shipping, 12‑month warranty.

backers

Support (no reward)

~$2 USD

Pledge without a reward to support the project.

Risks & Challenges

Developing QIVIKA faces challenges in optical performance, smartphone compatibility, app development, and manufacturing. Remaining work includes optimizing the optical and mechanical design, refining app usability, and preparing for mass production. Component availability, manufacturing schedules, and quality control could affect the final delivery timeline.