There are many creative ways in which one can be woken up. However there are just some of us who find it impossible to roll out of bed in the morning, despite the fact that we have set multiple alarms. If that sounds like you, or describes someone you know, the Ruggie might be a good present to consider.

The Ruggie is essentially a floor mat. However it is also an alarm that will not shut up until you actually step on it. The idea here is to get you out of your sleeping position so that you can go about starting your day. Sure, there are cheaper alternatives like hiding multiple alarm clocks around the room, but if you’ve always wanted a rug next to your bed, why not?

According to Winson Tam, the creator of the Ruggie who spoke to The Huffington Post, “Too many times I’ve over-snoozed. I know how it feels, it sucks. There is so much resistance in the morning, the warm comfy bed, the cold floors, that awesome dream we just had. I created Ruggie to help myself and others get out of bed easier and be more productive.”

The Ruggie is currently on Kickstarter trying to raise funds to make it a reality. So far it has managed to raise $50,740 at this time of posting, which is $740 past its original goal of $50,000. However if you’d still like to get in on the action, you can by heading on over to its Kickstarter page.

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