The platform delivers end-to-end AI vision product prototyping — from concept to investor-ready demo — faster than any existing outsourcing model
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kickers.ai, an AI vision product Proof-of-Concept (POC) service, today officially launched at www.kickers.ai, offering global developers, startups, and enterprise innovation teams a fast, end-to-end path from product concept to fully functional AI vision prototype.
The launch addresses one of the most persistent bottlenecks in AI hardware development: most promising ideas never make it past the ideation phase — not because the vision is wrong, but because the path from concept to working prototype is too slow, too costly, and too fragmented for early-stage teams to cross alone.
Kickers.ai is built to close that gap.
End-to-End POC Delivery — Not Modules, Not Demos, but a Complete Product
Unlike fragmented vendors that deliver isolated components or algorithm demonstrations, Kickers.ai delivers at the whole-device level. Every engagement covers the full development stack:
- Optical system design
- Image tuning and performance validation
- Hardware R&D and structural engineering
- Software system integration
- Custom vision algorithm development
The final deliverable is a fully functional working prototype — ready for product demonstrations, investor pitches, roadshows, and early-stage market validation — in a standard delivery cycle of three weeks. Kickers.ai's integrated capabilities across optical design, vision hardware, and system-level engineering give early-stage teams the manufacturing backbone they cannot build on their own.
Proven in Production: From Wearable Innovation to Global Stage
The Kickers.ai model has already been validated in a demanding real-world deployment.
A next-generation AI wearable company sought to build what would become a category-defining product: an AI-powered device with active visual perception capability, requiring a fully integrated dual-camera vision system compact enough to fit within one of the most space-constrained wearable form factors in consumer electronics.
The engineering challenge was significant. The vision system needed to deliver a 2-megapixel sensor with an effective resolution of 1600 × 1200 and a pixel size of 1.75μm — all contained within a total module footprint of just 8 × 10.31 × 4.01 mm — while simultaneously meeting strict requirements for image quality, low power consumption, ISP integration, and mass-production viability.
Kickers.ai delivered a complete dual-camera vision module incorporating ISP and scanning functionality, supporting high-quality static imaging, low-power dynamic capture, and rapid interaction response across high-frequency use cases including payment and contextual AI services.
The project was completed on schedule and successfully showcased at a major international consumer electronics exhibition, marking a global first in its product category and drawing significant industry attention. The client was able to proceed directly from prototype to investor roadshow and pre-production planning — the exact outcome Kickers.ai is designed to enable.
"Most AI hardware innovation gets stuck at the same point: teams have the idea and even the algorithm, but they cannot build the actual device fast enough to raise capital or validate the market. We built Kickers.ai so that any team — startup, solo developer, or corporate innovation unit — can arrive at that first real product moment without burning months and six-figure budgets on traditional outsourcing. Three weeks to a working prototype is not a marketing number. It is what we deliver."
— [Hugo Hern], Kickers.ai
Who Kickers.ai Is Built For
Kickers.ai is built for teams at the earliest and most critical stage of AI hardware development:
- Global AI startup teams validating AI vision hardware opportunities before committing to full production
- Independent developers and creators building consumer-grade AI vision devices
- Corporate innovation and new product teams needing to move quickly from internal concept to demonstrable product
- Investment-backed projects requiring a working AI vision prototype to unlock the next funding round
Kickers.ai focuses specifically on consumer-grade AI vision products — devices designed for end users that require the ability to see, perceive, and understand the physical world — including smart wearables, spatial computing devices, robotics interfaces, and AI-native imaging hardware.
About Kickers.ai
Kickers.ai is an AI vision product Proof-of-Concept service headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Kickers.ai serves global developers, entrepreneurs, and enterprise innovation teams, providing complete, end-to-end AI vision product prototyping — from concept to fully functional working device.
Website: www.kickers.ai
Contact: kickers@kickers.ai
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Kickers.ai Launches AI Vision POC Service to Help Global Innovators Build Real Products in Three Weeks
The Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener introduces dual airflow engineered for use on both wet and dry hair, to deliver smooth, glossy results while helping reduce heat exposure and elevate everyday styling performance.
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreame Technology (Dreame) today announced the launch of the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener, its most advanced hair styling device to date. Combining high-velocity airflow, intelligent thermal sensing, and advanced hair protection technologies, the Aero Straight Pro introduces a new approach to straightening that prioritizes speed, shine, and hair care without relying on excessive heat or heavy compression.
Designed for both wet and dry styling, the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener streamlines the styling process by drying, straightening, and setting hair simultaneously. The result is a faster, more efficient styling experience engineered to deliver sleek, long-lasting results with greater comfort and control.
"As Dreame continues to expand its hair tool portfolio, our focus remains on developing intelligent, intuitive technologies that enhance everyday routines," said Ana Wang, CEO of Dreame Technology North America. "The Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener represents a new era of airflow-based styling, delivering smoother, healthier-looking results with less heat, greater speed, and more personalization."
A New Approach to Straightening with Intelligent Airflow
At the core of the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener is Dreame's Dual Airflow Technology, which combines heated airflow for styling with cool airflow to immediately set the look in a single pass. This continuous styling-and-setting process is designed to help improve style longevity while reducing prolonged heat exposure during use.
Powered by a up to 120,000 RPM high-speed motor, the device generates concentrated airflow that smooths and straightens hair efficiently while minimizing reliance on extreme plate temperatures or mechanical compression. The airflow-based system is engineered to create sleek, polished results with enhanced shine and movement.
Wet-to-Straight Styling Designed for Faster Everyday Routines
The Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener is designed to simplify styling by combining drying and straightening into one streamlined process. Using airflow powered by the Coandă effect, the device can simultaneously dry and smooth hair, improving styling efficiency by up to 50%.
Multiple styling modes allow users to customize the experience for different routines and hair needs, including a dedicated 57°C Root Care Mode engineered for gentler root-level drying and styling.
Intelligent Heat Control and Personalized Styling
To help maintain consistent styling performance, the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener incorporates an advanced NTC Smart Temperature Control system with six sensors that monitor heat levels 200 times per second. This continuous regulation helps maintain precise airflow temperatures while supporting smoother styling results and reduced heat stress on the hair.
Triple Protection Care for Smoother, Shinier Hair
Beyond styling performance, the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener was developed with a strong emphasis on hair care and long-term hair appearance. Its Triple Hair Protection System combines negative ion technology, keratin-coated components, and Moroccan argan oil infusion to help reduce frizz, enhance shine, and support softer-looking results throughout the styling process.
A built-in smart display provides clear visibility into styling modes, airflow settings, and real-time temperature monitoring, while intelligent safety features automatically adjust airflow during use, pause operation after inactivity, and power down the device after three minutes to help prevent overheating.
The Aero Straight Pro has already received international recognition, earning both a Publisher Awards CES 2026 and a Digital Trends Publisher Award for its engineering innovation and consumer-focused design.
The Dreame Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener is now available for $349.99 on Amazon and Dreame's official website, offering a streamlined, high-performance solution for next-generation at-home hair styling.
For more information about the Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener and Dreame Technology's expanding beauty and hair portfolio, visit beauty.dreametech.com.
About Dreame Technology:
Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company specializing in smart home appliances, with a vision to empower lives through technology. With a focus on innovation and user experience, Dreame's award-winning products deliver powerful, intelligent cleaning solutions that transform everyday living. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information, please visit https://www.dreametech.com/.
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Dreame Technology Launches Aero Straight Pro 2-in-1 Air Straightener, a Breakthrough Intelligent Air Hair Straightener
