What is Cargenta Brain

Cargenta Brain is a universal smart device which makes it possible to remotely connect to your car.

Live location tracking, detailed car status, professional diagnostics, advanced security and super easy maintenance are only some of the cool features of Cargenta Brain.

It is compatible with all cars produced after 1996 and to make things even better, it features an integrated Internet Connection, thanks to which you can have access to your car from basically anywhere. 

The magic starts right after the Brain is connected.

It locates your car on the map and continuously reads the mileage, speed, rpm, fuel level, battery charge, fault codes, fluid temperatures and sensor data.

 

Then comes the fun part…

 

 Cargenta Brain Features 

 

Live Status Monitoring

 

 

Trip Playback with current speed and timestamp

 

 

Multiple reports to check past status and performance

 

Scanning for fault codes is extremely easy:

 DTC Scanning

Clearing the fault codes is even easier:  

Deleting the trouble codes

 

Cargenta Brain is also designed to help you with Car Maintenance:

Service reminders on your phone

Speeding notifications be like…

 

Instant alerts in case the Brain is disconnected

 

Car problems notifications

 

Accident notifications

 

How does it work?

The Brain is compatible with all cars produced after 1996. This year onwards all automobile manufacturers are required to supply their vehicles with a standard OBDII port and it is the place where Cargenta Brain should be installed. 

 

On most cars the OBDII port is under the steering wheel: 

Once connected, the Brain will be able to read car information like mileage, speed, rpm, fuel level, battery charge, fault codes, fluid temperatures, sensor readings and it can also pinpoint your car location via GPS.

That’s great but how can one see this information on a phone? 

Well, while most OBDII devices only have Bluetooth, Cargenta Brain comes with Bluetooth and…an integrated Internet Connection. This makes it possible to see all your car information on your smartphone, from anywhere. And before you ask…yes, we will give you Internet data included with every Brain device. Yay!

 

Offline Buffer

Cargenta Brain needs Internet connection to be able to send information to your phone. If for some reason, the carrier network is not available or the signal is too weak, e.g. distant rural areas, underground parkings or tunnels, Cargenta Brain will instead save the car data on its internal flash memory (128MB). Once the cellular connection is reestablished, Cargenta Brain will automatically reconnect and will send the missing records.

Please note that even without Internet you will still be able to access all functions locally via Bluetooth. 

 

Installation and Setup

The Brain works with iPhone and Android phones. The setup is super easy:

1. Install Cargenta App 

 

2. Scan the QR code (then plug the Brain in the OBD port)

 

3. Enjoy

 

Rewards

We will be offering a limited number of super discounted rewards to our very first backers on Indiegogo -the Early Bird package with 3 tiers:

• 1 Cargenta Brain + 1 Year Internet – $179 
• 1 Cargenta Brain + 3 Years Internet – $209 
• 1 Cargenta Brain + Unlimited Internet – $269 (Recommended) 

 

If you miss out on the Early Bird, don’t worry – You can still get great discounts with our Indiegogo Special options with up to up to 43% discount off the regular retail prices:

• 1 Cargenta Brain + 1 Year Internet – $199 
• 1 Cargenta Brain + 3 Years Internet – $229 
• 1 Cargenta Brain + Unlimited Internet – $289 (Recommended) 

 

Limited Edition: Cargenta Brain Carbon Black

As special complement for all backers who decide to pledge for one of the rewards with Unlimited Internet, we’ll send a special edition Cargenta Brain: Carbon Black.

Carbon Black edition will be available only during the Indiegogo campaign and will come with its own lifetime advantages.

In addition to the Unlimited Internet data, Carbon Black users will enjoy the following advantages:

• Early Access
• Priority Shipment
• Platinum Membership
• Special Discounts on all future Cargenta products

It looks great, doesn’t it?

 

Stretch Goals

When planning and designing the Cargenta app features, we chose to first deploy the ones which the community was most excited about. 

Now, those features are already there and waiting to be dispatched to the first backers. 

But we won’t stop here – we are also looking ahead towards the exciting future. 

Below you can find the features we are planning to add in the app and make available to all Cargenta Brain backers if the total pledged amount reaches or goes beyond the cost for its development.

How? It’s because the Brain is designed with update capabilities. Even if we don’t release the below features right after the crowdfunding campaign, every Brain owner will be able to upgrade their Brain to the latest version later on, even the very first backers. 

 

Technical Specification

This is the high level view of Cargenta Brain hardware, with the most important modules that enable the amazing Brain features:

 

Detailed Technical Specifications

Cellular Technology

• LTE CAT1, LTE CATM, UMTS/HSPA+, GSM/GPRS/EDGE*

2G bands

• GSM: B3/B8 (Europe / Worldwide)*

3G bands: 

• WCDMA: B1/B8 (Europe / Worldwide)
• WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 (US / Canada)*

4G bands:

• LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B28/B39 (Europe / Worldwide)*
• LTE: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26 (US / Canada)

GNSS Technology

• GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BEIDOU, QZSS, AGPS
• -165 dBM tracking sensitivity
• 33/99 acquisition channels
• < 3m accuracy 
• < 2 s hot start
• < 30 s warm start
• < 40 s cold start
• < 60 s offline start

Bluetooth Technology

• 4.0
• LE

OBDII Technology

• K-Line, CAN BUS data

Supported Protocols

• ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud);   
• ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbaud); (KWP2000);  
• ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbaud); (KWP2000);
• ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbaud);   
• ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbaud);   
• ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbaud);   
• ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbaud);

Add-on Hardware

• Accelerometer / Gyroscope
• 128MB internal flash memory
• Micro-SIM
• Sim Card
• 2.0 Micro-USB

Dimensions

• Length: 6.8 cm / 2.7 inch
• Width: 5.0 cm / 2.0 inch
• Height: 2.5 cm / 1.0 inch

Power Specifications

• 10 – 30 V DC
• Standard 3.7 V internal battery (170 mAh Li-Ion)
• Overvoltage protection

* May vary per country depending on the specific operating frequencies supported by the national mobile carriers. 

 

Roadmap 

 

The Journey so far

Getting the Cargenta project to life wasn’t easy. It took time, efforts, money and dedication. But seeing the results, it was all worth it:

 

A glimpse of the development and testing process:

 

Testing:

 

More testing:

 

A design to remember. From zero to perfection:

 

Current Stage

In as few words as possible: The product in its core is ready and it works. 

But before we go into the details…

 

Cargenta Brain is not just hardware. It is the integration between the hardware, the mobile app, the cloud servers, the Internet data and how all those things work together. The combination of those four things is precisely where the value of the Cargenta project lies and this is what we offer to the Indiegogo community:

 

• The HW is tested and fully integrated with the mobile app. What’s left is to certify it with the EC (Europe) and FCC (US) authorities.  This is mandatory for all electronic devices being sold in EU or United States. The process is not very complicated but it is capital intensive and hence the reason we haven’t done it yet.
• The plastic OBD Connector and Box design are ready for mass production. So far we have been using 3D printed models, manually crafted epoxy or generic ones to minimize cost. Creating a custom mold for plastic injection is extremely expensive and it is generally done, once a product is ready for mass production.
• The app is also ready and available in Google Play (Early Access) and App Store (Test Flight). As far as features go, all features that you see in the project video are already implemented. Of course, we  constantly do some fine tuning, so by the time the crowdfunding project is complete the app will be even better than today.
• The data servers are up and running, configured and secured. This is where the user and car data are being kept. The servers also make possible the integration between the HW and the mobile app, enabling functions like data transfer, push messages, email notifications, etc.
• The Internet data offering is also negotiated and we have commitment from the supplier to provide as many sim cards as necessary. For coverage, check the county list in the FAQ below.
• Finally, the packaging. Although, it’s not that relevant when it comes to product utility, we believe a great product deserves a great box. This is why we went an extra mile to create a luxury box, which will give you real pleasure when you finally receive your Brain device. The design is complete and ready for production. The boxes that you see on the project pictures are manually crafted mockups, which look 95% like the future production ones. 95% percent because there are little flaws here and there which will be gone when mass production starts. And the device image on the top of the box – it will look much better when done with a large industrial printing press.

 

Privacy

Nowadays privacy is getting more attention than ever. There is almost no tech company that hasn’t been under scrutiny over user privacy or hasn’t raised concerns about how user data is being used. So let us be clear about it:

YOUR data is YOURS.

We will NEVER sell your data to ANY THIRD PARTY. Period.

 

That being said, we’ve additionally implemented an extremely simple way for you to control what information the Brain has access to. In the Cargenta app, just go to Settings > Privacy and uncheck the information you wish to keep private. That’s all.

 

Security

Security is another topic we take extremely seriously. We completely understand if our backers are interested to know what kind of measures are in place to prevent, let’s say, hackers from taking control over their car or breaching our servers to steal user data. 

Rest assured, there are a number of security protocols at different levels to make pointless all efforts into that direction. 

While we cannot disclose all the details for security reasons, we can still provide a high level description of the essential security mechanisms in place:

 

• Bluetooth 4.0

Every connection with the Brain via Bluetooth is secured with a PIN code, which users can change at any time. As additional layer of security, users can setup a MAC list with authorized devices. If the unique MAC address of the device trying to connect to the Brain is not on that list, the connection will be automatically rejected.

 

• Bluetooth LE

All BLE connections are encrypted using the Advanced Encryption Standard AES-128. This is one of the most sophisticated and widely adopted symmetric encryptions today. It is even being used by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for encrypting top secret information. 

The only way to decipher the data is to have the AES Key used to encrypt it. So it is very secure.

 

• Server Connection

The connection between Cargenta Brain and our servers is done exclusively via TCP/IP using Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol as additional layer of security. TLS uses both symmetric encryption and public key encryption for securely sending private data, and also adds additional security features, such as authentication and message tampering detection.

 

Shipping

Cargenta Brain can be shipped worldwide*.

 

After the campaign our pledge manager will get in touch with all backers to confirm your rewards, add-ons, address, the shipping timelines and cost. We expect to start shipping in March 2023 and the shipping price to be 10-15$ depending on the shipping destination.

 

*Please, note that while we can ship the Brain worldwide, there are a few countries where the Internet data plans are not available. If you live in a country where the included Internet is not available, you can still order and use the Brain via Bluetooth. OR if you wish to use the full potential of your Brain, you will need to arrange a data plan with a local carrier in your country.

See the FAQ below for more information about the supported countries and additional shipping details.

 

 

FAQ

1. Where do you ship to?

Shipping is worldwide. 

 

2. What is the shipping price?

The exact shipping fees are still to be confirmed. We expect them to be in the range of 10-15$ depending on the shipping destination. In order to avoid unnecessary surcharges to our backers we decided to set an initial flat rate $10 worldwide shipping fee to each pledge.

If the fees turn out to be more than that we will let everyone know after the campaign is over (worst case scenario would be an increase of up to $5).

 

3. Why can’t you determine the exact shipping fees now?

The prices that shipping companies charge are based on several factors like destination, number of shipments per month, etc. At the moment we can’t confirm the destinations or the number of units to be shipped, so the final price might change. The inflation might also play a role. 

 

4. When will you ship?

We will receive the funds 14 days after the campaign ends and then immediately prepare for manufacturing. We hope to start shipping in mid February 2023.

 

5. Isn’t your shipping timeline too aggressive?

We like to set challenging deadlines. This way, even if we miss the initial ship date, it will be by a small fraction and still sooner compared to a more comfortable timeline.

 

6. How about local taxes, duties, and VAT?

Our prices include VAT & DDP taxes for EU, US, CA and AU. The taxes for any other territories are subject to the laws and regulations of each individual country. 

Of course, we will do our best to minimize the additional costs. If you have a special handling request or want us to verify the taxes for a specific country let us know and we will try to help. 

 

7. Is the Internet data plan available worldwide?

The Internet data supplied with each Cargenta Brain device is available in most countries like United States, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, China.

Here is the complete list:

?IMPORTANT: All countries without a remark (*) are supported without any limitations.

Afghanistan**, Albania, Algeria**, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan**, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus**, Belgium, Benin**, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bonaire**, Bosnia & Herzegovenia, Brazil*, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde**, Cayman Islands, Chad***, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Congo (Brazzaville)***, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba**, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea**, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji***, Finland, France, French Guyana, Gabon**, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland**, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran***, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait**, Kyrgyzstan Republic, La Désirade (French Antilles)**, Laos**, Latvia, Lebanon**, Les Saintes (French Antilles)**, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau**, Macedonia, Malawi***, Malaysia, Malta, Marie Galante (French Antilles)**, Martinique, Mauritius**, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia***, Netherlands, New Caledonia**, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria**, Norway, Oman**, Pakistan***, Palau**, Palestine**, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Réunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda***, Saint Barthélemy**, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten**, St. Vincent, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Tahiti**, Taiwan, Tajikistan**, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo**, Tonga***, Tunisia**, Turkey*, Turks & Caicos, Uganda***, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands**, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela**, Vietnam, Zambia***, Zimbabwe***

? Special Cases:

* Only Roaming mode possible. No permanent network available due to local country legislation

** An additional fee of $5/year MIGHT apply depending on usage due to local carrier surcharges

*** An additional fee of $8/year WILL APPLY due to local carrier surcharges

 

8. Why is that you don’t offer Internet data in my country?

In some countries the mobile carriers quote just too high price per MB. However, we are in active negotiations with alternative data providers and we might be able to include more countries on the go. Just keep checking on the supported country list.

 

9. Can I still use Cargenta Brain if you don’t offer Internet data in my country?

Yes, you can. For that you will need to arrange a data plan with a carrier in your country and manually reconfigure Cargenta Brain via Bluetooth.

However, you should keep in mind that we don’t recommend using custom sim card if your country is on the supported list. Some functions which are manually initiated by the user like codes read/clear or device configuration changes will not be available remotely because the SMS gateway will be different. 

Location tracking, alerts, history, maintenance reminders, etc. will work fine.

We aim to change this in the long run but for now the functionality with a custom sim card will be slightly limited. It is mostly intended for backers who really want to use Cargenta Brain but the Internet is not yet supported in their country.

 

10. Can I use Cargenta Brain without ANY Internet Connectivity?

Yes, absolutely. All Cargenta Brain devices feature a Bluetooth module so that you can locally connect to the Brain. All car data can be accessed via Bluetooth from the Cargenta mobile application. 

However, keep in mind that you will lose important features which require Internet connection to properly function like remote car connection, GPS tracking, live notifications, etc.

 

11. What means Unlimited Internet?

Unlimited Internet refers to the Internet data service included with each Cargenta Brain Carbon Black edition. It is intended to be operational for a period of at least 5 years in combination with a Cargenta device and there are no restrictions for personal use as to the usage bandwidth or speed. We are not setting any duration limits either. The 5 years period refers to the period during which we estimate that the underlying technologies embedded in the Cargenta devices like cellular networks bands will remain operational. These are subject to third party policies and we cannot guarantee network carriers will support this technology 10 or 20 years from now, no matter how much as we would like to. It unlikely that it will be gone anytime soon but legally we cannot commit to provide a service for something that might not be there at some point. So based on a legal advice, the said period is 5 years and we will make a reasonable effort to offer the data service as long as technically possible. 

 

12. If I don’t get the unlimited version, how much is the Internet going to cost afterwards?

This is hard to estimate correctly at this point. Still to give you an idea, it will be probably in the range of $20-$30 per year. That is about $1.6-$2.5 per month.

For comparison, some similar devices offer monthly subscription for $5 to $10 (or more) per month. For example, Hum in the US cost about $15/month. Cargenta Brain is 10x cheaper and has more features.

 

 

13. Is my vehicle supported?

Cargenta Brain is compatible with all cars produced after 1996.

In particular, we support the following makes:
Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpina, American Motors, Artega, Asia Motors, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Bitter, BMW, Borgward, Brilliance, Bufori, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Callaway, Caterham, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Cupra, Dacia, Daewoo, Daihatsu, DFSK, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Ferrari, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, Gemballa, GMC, Hamann, Holden, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Iveco, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Mahindra, Maserati, Mastretta, Maybach, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Opel, Pagani, Panoz, Peugeot, Piaggio, Plymouth, Polestar, Pontiac, Porsche, Proton, RAM, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Saab, Saleen, Santana, Saturn, Scion, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Spyker, SsangYong, SSC, Subaru, Suzuki, Talbot, Tata, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and Westfield.

If your car is not the list list or if you want to confirm whether your specific model is supported, please drop us a message on Kickstarter and we will check it for you!

 

 

14. Can I get more than one device?

Yes, absolutely!

Just select a reward that you like and then on the next page (Configure reward) scroll down to the Add-ons section.

There you will see a list with the following available options:

1 x Cargenta Brain + 1 Year Internet
1 x Cargenta Brain + 3 Years Internet
1 x Cargenta Brain + Unlimited Internet

Press the “Add” button and then select the additional units that you wish to purchase. You can get up to 10 additional units.

If you need more, drop us an email and we will arrange it after the campaign is over.

 

 

15. What are your Stretch Goals?

We want our backers to determine what the Stretch Goals will be.
This is because we want to develop the features that YOU need and want to use.

During the crowdfunding campaign, we plan to launch a survey asking about your opinion on all the possible features and we will develop them one by one, starting from the most desired ones.

 

16. I have an idea about additional features. Can you develop them?

Yes, absolutely! Our backers feedback is super important to us. We want to give you the features and functionalities that YOU WANT from the very beginning. 

Therefore, we plan to setup a “Request a feature” submission and voting process, where you can give ideas and suggestions about interesting features that you’d like to have. The most desired ones will be developed. For the time being, just send us an email at hello@cargeta.com.

 

17. Can I join the Cargenta?

Totally! Just drop us an email at hello@cargeta.com stating why you want to be part of the team. We will get back to you shortly thereafter. 

 

Press Kit

On the link below you can find the official press release, pictures, GIFs and videos for press and blog articles.

Google Drive Link: Cargenta Press Kit

 

Important Disclaimers

 

• GPS functionality

Cargenta Brain features a high precision GPS module and built in antenna, which guarantee that GPS signal will be available under normal usage conditions and your vehicle can be easily located. It is important to note, however that the GPS signal most probably won’t be available in underground parking lots and tunnels, where direct satellite visibility is not possible. Also, in the events of a “cold start” or “offline start” that is – the device has been unplugged for a long time or has lost GPS signal for a long period, it might need up to a minute (on rare occasions even more) to establish connection with the satellites once again. Therefore, in such situations you might expect a few location records to be missing.

 

• Cellular functionality

Cargenta Brain relies on cellular connection to transmit the data packets coming from your vehicle. Therefore, in areas where the mobile carriers signal is too weak or entirely absent, you might expect delay in getting the updates on your phone. Rest assured, you will not lose any trip details or car data – if the cellular network is not available, the Brain will store all information on its internal flash memory and will automatically send the data packets once there’s better coverage.

 

• Vehicle Diagnostics

Cargenta Brain is capable of reading the vehicle data for most of the standard OBDII protocols. Those protocols have been established so that vehicle diagnostic data is available trough a standard OBDII port and car manufacturers are required to implement those protocols in all light serial production vehicles. That being said, a lot of OEMs choose to implement additional layer of proprietary protocols. Although, the Brain can read some of those proprietary protocols, we cannot guarantee that this is the case for all vehicle makes and models. This is particularly true for brand new models just coming out of the production lines. And while we want to give you the best experience when doing diagnostics on your car, we also want to be open about it and clearly state that the Brain will not feature the same capabilities as professional or OEM diagnostic tools right from day one. Nonetheless, we plan to improve and fill in all the gaps whenever we find them. We even plan to bring more functionality in the future like module encoding, remote control, and feature customization.

 

• Internet Data

Cargenta Brain needs Internet connection for all features to work properly. We thought it will be easier (and cheaper) for our users if we provide the Internet data along with the device, instead of each person contracting their own data plan. That being said, the Internet data is intended for personal use and is supposed to be used solely in conjunction with the hardware device. It cannot be used for any other purposes like setting up a hotspot or surfing the Internet. As of today we won’t restrict the Indiegogo rewards being used by business users (like rent-a-car, taxi, corporate fleets, etc.) but we will expect fair use and won’t be able to guarantee unlimited data if the vehicles are on the road 24/7. If you are interested in using Cargenta Brain as  business, get in touch with us and we will prepare a special offer for you.

We hate to sound like corporate lawyers but if the provided Internet data is not used as intended we will be forced to terminate the Internet service for the particular sim card. So be nice, we are trying to give you the best out there, don’t try to ruin it for everyone.

 

Risks and challenges

 

• ​Risk: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Everyone will tell you – manufacturing is tough. Finding the materials that cover all regulatory requirements, negotiating with the right suppliers, setting up the process to get the final product – it’s no business for beginners. Designing a product can be sometimes easier than the manufacturing itself. But we are up for the task.

➞ Risk Mitigation: We have been planning the manufacturing requirements from the very start, even before we had the complete picture about the finished product. To minimize any manufacturing related issues, back in 2019, we chose to work with only large and reputable manufacturers and suppliers from the European Union, despite the far better prices we were being offered in China. This decision more than payed off. The Trump related China restrictions and the global electronic chips shortages posed little impact on the Brain manufacturing process. Sure, prices went slightly up but the Bain can still be produced without any problems and we are certain we can ship in no more than 3 months after campaign ends. Of course we will keep you updated on the manufacturing timelines, same as with all the other project aspects.

 

• Risk: Inflation

The rising inflation is probably the single biggest risk that might negatively impact the project. In the last months, we have all noticed the price increase in everyday goods and the situation is no different with raw materials, production lines, transportation, etc.

➞ Risk Mitigation: When preparing the project budget we have taken into consideration the rising prices. Therefore, we applied a small percentage on top of the estimated cost, as additional insurance against unexpected price shifts. The price for our backers indeed gets slightly increased but the overall benefit is that the project won’t be in danger of failing because of external factors like inflation. If it turns out that this “insurance” is not required, we plan to use the additional funds and cover partially or fully for the shipping cost – a small gesture for everyone who believed in us.

 

• Risk: Logistics & Shipping

Shipping companies in the latest months are also going trough turbulent times mostly due to COVID19, with prices increasing, problems on borders, unexpected delays, and regulations being changed daily. This makes it hard for all companies to plan ahead the shipping costs and delivery times.

➞ Risk Mitigation: Rest assured, we are currently in discussion directly with couple of shipping provides so that we are ready when it’s time to fulfill the pledges. We are trying to negotiate a flat rate international shipping price and the fastest and most reliable delivery, while trying to keep the shipping price as low as possible. While it is hard to predict the exact shipping rates 3, 4 or 5 months from now, we will keep the process transparent and keep all backers informed about the new developments.

 

 

Environmental commitments

Long-lasting design

Cargenta Brain devices are designed to last. Only the highest quality materials are used in the production process to guarantee their durability and reliability.

– The plastic covers can easily last a lifetime under normal usage conditions.

– The expected electronics failure rate is less than 0.1%, which is insanely great number compared to the 3%-15% industry standard failure rates for consumer electronics.

– In addition, each Cargenta Brain device can be regularly upgraded to the latest firmware version via Internet, which essentially guarantees to extend the useful life of the product.

Reusability and recyclability

The factories we partner with strictly follow the WEEE Directive to recycle and reduce the amount of electric and electronic equipment waste going to the landfill.

Sustainable materials

Cargenta Brain electronic devices fully comply with the international standards RoHS 3 and REACH to eliminate toxic materials used in the production process.

Environmentally friendly factories

Cargenta Brain is manufactured in EU, under the rigorous standards and regulations of the European Union, which is known to be rather strict compared to the rest of the world.

Sustainable Distribution

Packaging: We use environmentally friendly materials, without any plastic. In addition, we worked hard with our suppliers to reduce, minimize and optimize the packaging materials without loosing the cool looks of the product. Distribution: Bulk shipment will be used wherever possible, mainly to reduce the shipping cost. This however, will result in more environmentally friendly distribution and reduction (even if a tiny one) of CO2 emissions directly related to the shipping of the products.