GeckoWiper 🦎
Removable Rear Window Wiper
for Hyundai IONIQ5 & KIA EV6

ioniq 5 rear wiper

Dual Safety System | Attachable & Removable in seconds | Retrofit |

GeckoWiper for Hyundai Ioniq 5 & Kia EV6

Story

As a family, we chose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 despite its lack of a rear window wiper. At first, we didn't think the missing ioniq 5 rear wiper would be a problem, but soon realized how much we missed having a clear rear view. Every time we drove in the rain, whether parking in town or cruising on the highway, we wished for this essential safety feature. This, along with the wishes of other Ioniq 5 drivers, led us to develop our own solution. After almost three years of prototyping and testing, we're excited to introduce our innovative, patent pending rear wiper, being compatible for the Ioniq 5, and soon for other applications and diverse brands.

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Remote Key Activation

✅Press remote key for 2sec or double-click
✅Wiper starts dual wipe within total 5s
✅After two wipes, GeckoWiper® 🦎 switches off into standby
✅The wipe pattern of 2x wipe & switch off is fixed for simplicity

Testing

The testing effort for the rear window wiper system GeckoWiper® 🦎 involved a two-year intensive practical test campaign on several cars with early engaged beta testers providing continuously feedback. This constant feedback loop allowed for progressive engineering enhancements aimed at achieving mass production quality of the GeckoWiper® 🦎 for the Kickstarter campaign. The testing encompassed a wide range of conditions, including cold and hot temperatures, dry and wet environments, storms, and high-speed motorway scenarios. Comprehensive climate testing ensured the wiper's durability across various weather conditions. The test campaign also focused on extending the battery's standby lifetime, successfully reaching around six months, thereby making recharging convenient for end customers worldwide. This rigorous testing regime ensures the system's performance, reliability, and user satisfaction, ultimately paving the way for a high-quality, mass-produced product, the GeckoWiper® 🦎, the ioniq 5 rear wiper.

What is in the Box ?

1: GeckoWiper® 🦎 Plug & Play, incl. inbuild battery & USB-C charge port
2: Vacuum Pump
3: Wiper Arm
4: Wiper Blade
5: Vacuum Pad
6: Remote Key
7: Counter Magnet
User manual

Quality Assurance

We stand firmly behind our products. Each GeckoWiper 🦎 comes with

✅ Delivery Guarantee
✅ 30 day free return policy
✅ 2 year limited warranty

Specification

✅ Retrofit Rear Window Wiper
✅ Tool free Mounting ✅ Dual Safety System ✅ Attachable & Removable in seconds
✅ Remote key
✅ Dual safety magnet & vacuum
✅ Built-in battery
✅ USB-C charge port

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Evolution

The development of the add-on rear window wiper system GeckoWiper® 🦎 began with creating the compact electronics to control the wiper remotely, integrating microcontrollers and motor drivers. Key system components, including a compact motor and built-in rechargeable battery, were selected for optimal performance. A low energy sleep mode was important to implement to conserve battery life by minimizing power consumption during inactivity. The mechanical design focused on a compact, sleek, and aerodynamic housing, with rigorous waterproofing measures. Reliable mounting techniques using both vacuum and magnets in parallel were validated through extensive testing, and the final design reached patent pending status. Iterative prototyping and comprehensive testing, including environmental and functional assessments, ensured the system's performance and durability, culminating in quality assurance protocols for the upcoming mass production.

How to mount ?

✅ Wet clean over window attachment area
✅ Press GeckoWiper® 🦎 pad against window
✅ Use hand pump to attach unit via vacuum
✅ Check for collision of wiper blade to spoiler
✅ Open trunk and slide magnet to wiper unit
✅ Attach remote key on speaker

How to dismount ?

✅ Open trunk & slide magnet horizontal away
✅ Close trunk and open vacuum with thumb
✅ Detach unit away from rear window

Timeline

Timeline in Prototyping, Testing, Release, Scaling of GeckoWiper® 🦎

Impressions

Impressions of GeckoWiper, compatible to Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Production Stage

The GeckoWiper® 🦎 system successfully completed several rounds of product iteration over 3 years, including design verification testing and reliability testing on component as well as system level. Mass production scaling approval has been completed via supplier qualification and consolidation, including PCBA electronics, motor qualification, magnet & vacuum pad qualification and housing parts. The supply chain is ready set-up for mass production and committed to ensure that all orders are shipped out by February 2025.

The shipping in February 2025 is primarily determined by the time required to produce and approve the costly mass production steel molds for the plastic injection-molded components of the GeckoWiper® 🦎 System. This process involves a production and approval period of 2 to 3 months, starting after the end of the Kickstarter campaign. As a benefit to our customers, the final parts will be made using industrial-grade injection molding parts, eliminating the need for 3D printing, which was used only during the prototyping phase to accelerate development.

Compatibility

GeckoWiper® 🦎is compatibility with a diversity of car rear windows. Each car undergoes a qualification campaign to ensure best end user experience.

Next to compatibility approved for Hyundai Ioniq5 & Kia EV6, the GeckoWiper® 🦎 team is expending the compatibility of the add-on rear window wiper also for other brands, such as Tesla Y, Tesla 3, Tesla S, Polestar, Genisis GV60 and even outside the car industry.

The release process covers multiple parameters, starting from blade and arm size, to compression force, angle range, magnet positioning testing and most importantly practical testing.

Behind-The-Scenes 17min

Uncover the innovation behind the #GeckoWiper🦎 as we take you on a journey through the entire development process of this revolutionary tool-free mounting rear wiper system. Originally designed and for pre-order for the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the GeckoWiper also has the potential to expand to other vehicles, including the #TeslaY, Kia #EV6, Genesis #GV60, #Polestar2, and more!

This video offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs that made this retrofit possible!

What You'll Learn in This Video:
✅ Innovative Design Features:
Learn about the tool-free mounting, dual safety system, and how the GeckoWiper can be attached and removed in seconds, ensuring enhanced visibility in all weather conditions! 🌧️

✅ Meet the Inventor:
Gain insights into the visionary behind GeckoWiper and the inspiration for this innovative product.

✅ Overcoming Challenges:
Discover the hurdles faced during development and how they were overcome.

✅ In-Depth Testing:
See some initial testing process to ensure optimal performance and safety.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
We answer your most pressing questions about compatibility, wiper blade replacement, and more!

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Milestones of GeckoWiper 🦎
02:53 - About the Inventor
03:29 - Challenges Faced
04:33 - Testing Process
06:11 - Design Scope
07:23 - FAQ-1: Mounting Below Spoiler
09:48 - FAQ-2: Wiping Modes
11:40 - Dual Safety System Explained
12:40 - FAQ-3: Wiper Blade Replacement
13:30 - Compatibility Information
14:55 - Production Outlook
16:18 - Thank You!