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What is Bokode?

Experimental MIT Media Lab · 2009

Bokode was developed in 2009 at the MIT Media Lab. It is an LED-based miniature barcode of only 3mm diameter that can be read from several meters away. It remained a research prototype and was never commercialized.

Why not available?

Bokode is an experimental prototype without standardized reader infrastructure. No commercial scanners or software libraries exist.

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FAQ

Can I create a Bokode?

No, Bokode is Experimental and cannot be created with freely available software. Use one of the recommended alternative codes instead.

What makes Bokode different from a normal QR code or barcode?

Bokode uses an LED light source instead of printed patterns – a fundamentally different approach.

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