SpinBots! An ArtBot Workshop for kids!
Maker Faire Bay Area 2016
MAKERS
Anne Mayoral
Chris is a product designer and educator who has worked on everything from concept cars, electric vehicles, exhibit design, wearable computers and toys. His goal is to give today's kids the opportunity to learn how things work and make working robot.
Anne Mayoral
Anne is a rocket scientist turned product designer. She believes that exploration and experimentation are the building blocks for creativity and innovation. Her goal is to inspire kids and encourage girls to get their hands dirty!
SpinBots is a workshop that allows kids to build a drawing robot, or ArtBot. Using surplus motors, switches and laser cut parts, young roboteers can build their very own art making robot. We provide the platform, you provide the creativity!
What inspired you to make this project?:
We really want kids to learn to build, hack and create. SpinBots evolved from an after school program for creating useless inventions from salvaged and surplus components, usually from dissected gadgets. This is usually the first time they have ever built anything themselves and we want to give them a positive, empowering experience.
