Questions worth answering before a hardware POC.
The point of a ProtoKicker engagement is clarity about feasibility, boundaries, IP, validation and what it takes to go further.
Are you a module seller?
No. We can use existing boards and modules where suitable, but our service is the integrated prototype, validation evidence and production-readiness path.
Who is this for?
AI hardware teams, product leads and innovation teams that need to test technical feasibility before committing to full engineering or production.
Do you publish standard pricing?
No. B2B hardware POC scope depends on technical risk, deliverables, prototype quantity, files provided, validation depth and production intent. We standardize the process, not the final price.
What is included in a feasibility review?
A technical route, risk map, rough BOM direction, prototype scope, acceptance criteria and SOW recommendation.
Can we sign an NDA first?
Yes. NDA can come before detailed technical file exchange. IP ownership and file deliverables are defined in the SOW.
Can you support after the POC?
Yes. A validated POC can move into engineering prototype, EVT, pilot planning and manufacturing handoff.