We asked Magic:The Gathering players about their card collection and sorting habits

We found that the average player had 3500 cards worth about $1600 CAD, and spent up to 20 hours a month sorting their cards (the equivalency of 2.5 full work days). Our main results from the survey are shown in the graphs below (interested in a more in-depth analysis? Read our blog post here):

About 46% of the players surveyed used their memory to track their cards or did not bother tracking their cards at all. 29% of players relied on physical sorting, and only 26% of players kept some sort of database. If only the players who maintain a database are considered to have a formal method of tracking their cards, 74% of players currently do not have a reliable method of cataloguing their collection.

77% of players would trust a machine to sort their cards in some capacity (such as only sorting their less valuable cards), or could be coerced to allow a machine to sort their cards (if given a demonstration). In general, a good majority of players would be open to the idea of an automated card sorter.

From these results, there's an obvious need for a machine that can efficiently categorize, sort, and catalogue large volumes of TCG (Trading Card Game) cards using user defined criteria

Introducing: Cardobot

A fast, automated way to sort and keep track of your cards

Fast, automated sorting; so you can spend more time doing what you want to do

With a vacuum table to pick up your cards and a dynamic height bucket to store them, be assured that your cards won't be harmed. Easy access to each sorted pile afterwards lets you use your cards right after it's been sorted.

Choose your categories, whether it's by colour or by price, and get it all sorted out

Using OpenCV, we identify and categorize each card before placing them into the correct bucket. Use our intuitive web app to choose your categories, and let us take care of the rest.

Know exactly what cards you have and how many you have, no more guesswork needed

Use our "Catalogue" functionality to create an online database of your card collection that you can access wherever, whenever. You'll never have to go through your entire collection to see if you have that one specific card ever again.