{
  "id": "case-novalabs",
  "client": "Nova Labs",
  "logo": "/images/placeholder.svg",
  "industry": "Tech Startup",
  "summary": "Helped Nova Labs prototype and manufacture their first AI education robot for STEM learning.",
  "challenge": "Nova Labs, an edtech startup, had a brilliant concept for an AI-powered educational robot but no experience in hardware manufacturing. They needed a partner who could handle everything from industrial design to mass production while keeping costs under control.",
  "solution": "Lurmix provided comprehensive ODM support: refined the original concept with cost-effective design improvements, developed custom AI curriculum aligned with STEAM standards, built functional prototypes for investor demos and crowdfunding campaigns, managed the entire supply chain and component sourcing, and scaled production from 500 units (crowdfunding batch) to 30,000 units (retail orders).",
  "result": "Successfully launched on Kickstarter, raising 450% of funding goal. Now sold in 500+ schools.",
  "metrics": {
    "deliveredUnits": "30,000+",
    "timeToMarket": "6 months",
    "customerSatisfaction": "97%",
    "revenueGrowth": "450% crowdfunding"
  },
  "testimonial": {
    "quote": "As a startup, we needed a manufacturing partner who could move fast and stay flexible. Lurmix delivered on both. They turned our idea into a real product that kids and teachers love.",
    "author": "Dr. Emily Rodriguez",
    "title": "CEO & Founder, Nova Labs"
  },
  "tags": ["figure", "education", "startup"]
}