Our mission

Dreaming Robots is dedicated to advancing fiber arts through innovative engineering. Our goal is to create efficient, quality tools that empower the fiber community, while keeping production lean and prices fair.

About us

Maurice Ribble founded Dreaming Robots in 2009 while working as a Principal Engineer at Qualcomm. In 2017, he transitioned to running Dreaming Robots full-time, combining his engineering expertise with his passion for creating innovative tools for fiber artists. Initially, the company focused exclusively on eSpinners.

Maurice began by developing affordable, standard-size eSpinners, refining each version for improved performance. He later introduced the EEW Nano, a compact and cost-effective eSpinner designed as a gateway from drop spindles to spinning wheels. The EEW Nano has become a popular choice for new spinners and a convenient travel-friendly option for more experienced crafters.

Expanding beyond eSpinners, Maurice has developed additional fiber tools such as yarn counters and cone winders. Many of Dreaming Robots’ products are launched on Kickstarter, allowing pre-orders to fund larger initial production runs, which helps keep prices affordable in the long run.

To date, nine fiber-related Kickstarter projects—including the EEW Fold, EEW Cone Winder, EEW Nano 2, EEW Yarn Counter, EEW 6.0, EEW Nano, EEW Mini, EEW 5, and EEW 4—have successfully raised support from over 17,000 backers worldwide. 

Dreaming Robots is located in Lancaster, Massachusetts.