A Robot to Explore the Depths of Yellowstone Lake
A project in West Mystic, CT by Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration000days
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We are a 501(c)(3) engineering organization planning to help Yellowstone scientists make what could be tomorrow's greatest discoveries.
Backers: 593
Average Pledge Per Backer: $169
Funded: $100,450 of $100,000
Dates: Apr 4th -> May 4th (31 days)
Project By: Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration
Backers: 593
Average Pledge Per Backer: $169
Funded: $100,450 of $100,000
Dates: Apr 4th -> May 4th (31 days)
Project By: Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration
$100,450
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 5 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
100%
of goal
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Latest News
Day 30: We're so close! 
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We've almost reached our $100,000 goal! Right now the project is at $86,113 with just 4 hours left... Success is within reach but we really need your help to get there! We have a real shot at building the first crowdfunded exploration-focused vehicle... (Read More)
Day 29: Just one day left!
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to start by thanking all of you for supporting science and exploration in Yellowstone National Park! From the start, this crowd-funding campaign has been an experiment in pioneering a new way to fund exploration by involving the... (Read More)
Group raising funds for new Yellowstone robot
April 28th - via: powelltribune.com
Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration founder and president Dave Lovalvo says the new machine would be a (Read More)
Day 15: Halfway there!
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been amazing to see such genuine interest in supporting science and exploration in Yellowstone National Park over the last two weeks. We really appreciate your generous pledges and shared vision for making this project a reality! Remember that... (Read More)
Day 7: Name of the Yellowstone Robot announced!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration has officially announced the name of the Yellowstone Robot. Introducing... "Yogi". A photorealistic 3D model of "Yogi" the Robot. The name was chosen in honor of the famous cartoon bear who is depicted to... (Read More)
Day 5: A great day!
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was a big day for the Yellowstone Robot project--we reached our first 100 backers, passed 25% of our funding goal, and we were featured as Kickstarter's Project of the Day. We can't thank you all enough for your generous support! Since you... (Read More)
Day 1: Thanks for your support!
April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you who donated on the first day! You can also follow our progress on Facebook, Twitter, and at our Website. Please help us spread the word and keep the momentum going. This is a great example of the practical benefits of studying... (Read More)
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