World’s First Robotic Chessboard, Phantom Chessboard sets world record
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States--A masterful blend of engineering, design, and woodwork the Phantom Chessboard sets the world record for the World’s First Robotic Chessboard, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
"A synthesis of traditional woodcraft and silent robotics, Phantom re-imagines the chessboard as a self‑playing heirloom. Phantom is the world’s first robotic chessboard crafted from solid wood," the designboom.com reports.
"A masterful blend of engineering, design, and woodwork has re‑engineered one of the oldest strategic objects: the chessboard. Phantom Chess features a hidden, silent drive system that allows pieces to move autonomously, while its exterior remains pure walnut and maple, eliminating the visible motors and toy‑like aesthetic that have defined automated chess until now.
"Unlike conventional electronic boards, Phantom Chessboard uses a patented layered architecture that conceals all technology beneath a veneer of natural wood. The playing surface is a matrix of magnetic sensors that detect piece movement, while an array of sub‑18dB linear actuators provides autonomous motion with no audible mechanical noise. The system requires only a single Bluetooth‑pairing step, after which the board operates as a silent physical terminal for digital chess."
"Online chess is definitely convenient and offers possibilities that a physical board just can't. However, playing on a screen will never give you the same experience, and it completely diminishes the beauty of the game. We bring you the best of both worlds: the infinite possibilities of online chess and the enriching experience of a physical set," the
Indiegogo says.
"To make the best autonomous chess set in the world, we created a sophisticated sensor array that detects the precise location of every piece and a fast, silent mechanism that moves the pieces smoothly across the board, like magic, for the most amazing chess experience you will ever have.
"When you play against someone online, their moves happen in real-time on your board as if they were in the same room. And they don't even need to have a Phantom. They can play with you using their smartphone or computer, but if they use their own Phantom board, the experience becomes magical, as your moves reflect in their board in real time, too."
Solid Wood Pieces
Handcrafted solid wood pieces – Each piece is milled with precision CNC machinery, then hand-finished for a weight and feel that rivals antique Staunton sets.
Hidden Technology
Invisible Innovation – No exposed circuits, no bulky sensors. Advanced tech lives seamlessly beneath authentic wood surfaces, revealing itself only through silent, precise movement.
Play Against an AI
Phantom's perfect sparring partners: Stockfish's tournament-level precision or Maia's human-learning AI. Both auto-adjust to your skill for ideal challenges. Pure chess immersion - no WiFi needed.
Lichess & Chess.com Integration
Seamless Lichess & Chess.com Sync – Play your online matches in real life. Your Elo, puzzles, and friends transfer instantly to our app. (phantomchessboard.com)
"Enjoy online chess with a stunning physical set when you have the PHANTOM robotic wooden chessboard. This innovative board combines craftsmanship with advanced tech," the Gadget Flow reports.
"It even has a sensor array that moves each piece silently across the board as you play. The best part is, the pieces move in response to your voice or another player’s actions who’s across the world.
"This robotic wooden chessboard features weighted pieces and elegantly crafted natural wood with all the details you’d expect from a traditional set. But inside, it boasts an extraordinary sensor array that detects the precise location of each piece. It then moves the pieces smoothly and silently across the board like a phantom player. It’s like magic and makes for a truly incredible playing experience."
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