Use Your Smartphone to Lift Heavy Objects With MyLifter

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By Samantha Dean2013-12-16 02:00:51 UTC

Take the stress out of heavy lifting with MyLifter, a smart lifting device that is controlled via an app on your smartphone.

Operated through bluetooth on your iOS device, the app functions through standard up and down controls, as well as a button to instantly halt motion. Early-bird supporters who pledge $75 to its Kickstarter campaign can purchase a single MyLifter for $75.

Each MyLifter is able to support up to a maximum of 50 pounds, but you can add additional winches to increase the weight that the system can handle. What's more, MyLifter is enabled via Bluetooth, so it can automatically synchronize with another device if you add a second one.

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Don't have a smartphone? Don't worry — there's a separate remote add-on that will easily operate the lifting system. You can also purchase hooks, straps and mounting hardware for especially heavy objects.

With a Kickstarter goal of $50,000 and a month left to go, MyLifter is only about $10,000 away from its target.

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