Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
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History Box
Faire: Rome
Maker: Jacopo De Benedictis
History Box is an interactive multimedia project created to enhance and facilitate the usability of archival documents. Inspired by the microfilm reader, the installation brings together some historical materials on the life of Giuseppe Di Vagno, a Socialist Party parliamentarian who was the victim of a fascist assassination attempt in 1921.
Through a physical interface consisting of knobs, sliders and a handset, the user can consult the archival materials in an unconventional way. Features such as audio-reading and document enlargement are designed to ensure greater accessibility.
Smart Sensor for Testing Agrifood Quality & Safety at the Point of Care
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
The Device we present is a Lab-on-Chip. It consists of a system on glass (SoG), where are integrated photosensors for light detection, a thermalization system and sensors for controlling the temperature. The SoG is coupled with a microfluidic system where biological assay occurs and allows the detection of mycotoxins and food pathogens. The system is contained in a portable metallic box.
The assays consist of specific recognition elements for the detection of the mycotoxins, which identify the target (mycotoxins) and emits a luminescent signal when the target is present. The luminescent signal is then detected by the photosensors. In the case of food pathogens, the system is able to perform a molecular test: identify a specific DNA sequence of the pathogens, which is amplified and detected by the photosensors following the luminescent signal generated during the DNA amplification. The thermalization system ensures the reactions occurring at the requested temperature.
Bombeer srl
Faire: Rome
Maker: Bombeer srl
Bombeer is a bottom-fermented lager beer, born from the careful selection of the finest varieties of barley, hops and yeast, produced by Birra Castello Spa.
The particular fermentation process gives it a harmonious, soft and enveloping taste.
The slim body and subtle carbonation play in balance, closing with a clean finish that invites a second sip.
Due to its characteristics it is suitable as an aperitif beer and for consumption throughout the meal, even better if in front of a match on TV.
WEART – Just a Touch Away
Faire: Rome
Maker: WEART
Weart technology is a strong example of the introduction of science fiction concepts into real-world projects and design, to produce a potential real-world benefit. Weart develops wearable and portable haptic products for touch digitalization that allows users to augment VR/AR experiences and multimedia contents with a tactile layer that is added to the audio/video ones.
This groundbreaking technology has numerous applications, including industrial and medical VR training; marketing applications; sports training and simulations; virtual prototyping; entertainment and much more.
FRANCHINO IL ROBOTTINO PER L’AGRICOLTURA
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione ITS E.A.T. di Grosseto
It is known that in agriculture a healthy and protected environment is important for having a quality harvest.
Being able to intervene promptly and within tight deadlines is essential in agriculture to solve any problem encountered in the soil.
Hence the idea of creating a "robot insect" that is able to move autonomously on the ground and, thanks to the advanced technology with which it is equipped, will be able to analyze the technical parameters of the soil. This allows the farmer to have the results in real time (or in any case a few minutes after the analysis) without having to wait days (as in the current laboratory analysis method).
Dotzero
Faire: Rome
Maker: 0. srl
Dotzero is a Tuscan sneaker startup that is revolutionizing the footwear industry through upcycling and sustainable innovation. Dotzero's mission is to create shoes that are not only high-quality and visually appealing, but also environmentally responsible. By using materials sourced from waste and production excess, Dotzero transforms these resources into new sneakers, thus reducing the environmental impact of footwear production.
What sets Dotzero apart is its approach to the infinite recyclability of its shoes. Once a Dotzero shoe reaches the end of its lifecycle, customers can return it to the company through a take-back and recycling program. The shoes are then disassembled, and the materials are recovered and reintegrated into the production process, minimizing waste and promoting a circular economy.
Dotzero also commits to using cutting-edge technologies, such as blockchain, to ensure the traceability and certification of its productions. Through the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), each pair of Dotzero sneakers is registered on a public blockchain, providing consumers with the assurance of authenticity and the sustainable origin of the materials used.
Dotzero serves as a benchmark for the sustainable footwear industry, demonstrating that it is possible to combine style, quality, and environmental respect. With their innovation and commitment, Dotzero is redefining the concept of sneakers, paving the way for a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
Le Strutture Tremano
Faire: Rome
Maker: Gruppo MCGM
The system consists of a base and 24 shapes. On the base, there are two vibrating plates, one for each child, who takes turns placing a shape corresponding to the color shown on the central button. The goal for the child is to build a structure as tall as possible, trying to keep it steady after the vibrations, level by level. The first player whose construction falls, loses. There are 6 shapes provided for each color, corresponding to randomly changing LEDs, making the game dynamic with varying levels of difficulty dictated by the shapes themselves. It is simple, affordable, and intuitive.
Wayfordesign
Faire: Rome
Maker: Davide Golzio
collection of bijoux jewels created with 3D printing. I use all the printing technologies like fdm sls multijetfusion and I enjoy experimenting and trying recycled and eco-sustainable materials
Food Pairing
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Food pairing is a method of identifying which foods go well together. Thanks to the recent availability on the internet of a large number of recipes and databases on the chemical compounds, it is possible to propose combinations based on modern data science techniques which analyze the food graph possibly enriched by the graph of their chemical components. The project proposes to investigate this graph, to visualize it in an attractive way and to experiment during the maker faire with some combinations in order to collect visitor feedback
MACCHINE INTROVABILI… ancora per poco!
Faire: Rome
Maker: associazione culturale Informadarte
How to contain global temperature rise, or how to stop polluting? To such important questions we will answer with solutions which are simple, obvious and ironic, because simplicity and playfulness are children's prerogatives. Getting inspiration from Munari's illustrated books Machines and from Impossible Objects, we will invent new unseen machines. Hands will give a shape to thoughts, using drawings and collage. Art, reading and the workshop are tools, necessary to develop individual creativity, at service of the community. The goal il to educate through Art, and playing freely is our means to achieve it
PowerMeter
Faire: Rome
Maker: Powermeter Srls
Powermeter has developed smart meter devices for monitoring electricity production and consumption in real time
The presentation project of the PowerMeter device for energy communities is ambitious and aims to offer an effective solution for monitoring and managing energy within these ever-growing communities.
The PowerMeter device, already appreciated by individual users for monitoring electricity consumption, is now proposed as a valuable resource for energy communities. These communities, often characterized by decentralized production of energy from renewable sources such as solar or wind farms, require an efficient monitoring system to maximize self-consumption and sharing of the energy produced.
The presentation of the PowerMeter device for energy communities focuses on three key points. Firstly, real-time monitoring of energy production and consumption by each member of the community. Thanks to PowerMeter, each user will have immediate and detailed access to information on their own energy production and consumption, allowing for more informed and efficient management.
Secondly, the PowerMeter device offers the possibility to monitor the energy bought and sold within the community. This makes it possible to establish a precise energy balance, facilitating the fair and transparent sharing of the energy produced among the members of the community.
Finally, the presentation project underlines the importance of intuitive visualization of energy data through the dedicated app. PowerMeter provides a comprehensive and understandable overview of energy flows, with clear graphs and statistics that allow for easy interpretation and optimal energy management.
Through this presentation, PowerMeter aims to become the ideal partner for energy communities, providing an advanced, easy-to-use monitoring solution capable of supporting intelligent and sustainable management of shared energy.
Kohinoor Project
Faire: Rome
Maker: Jerelyn Creado
The inspiration for the new collection comes from the influence
of the Mughals on culture, fashion and architecture in India.
Mughals and Indian Maharajas adorned themselves with extravagant, precious and elaborate and designed jewels.
This tradition continued in India even after that the Mughals were gone.
To make these magnificent creations, we work with small and medium sized artisans as they have generations of know-how behind their art.
This ensures that our shoes are handmade and that equal attention is paid to each of them.
We believe in keeping the art of footwear making alive in Italy for generations to come.
Pick-Roll APP
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pick-Roll SRL
Pick-Roll APP is the first technological reality in the World able to connect basketball lovers, amateurs and players, crossing the border between the physical world and the digital to allow users to live the sporting experience in all its forms.
Tesori celati. Valorizzare e preservare il patrimonio culturale italiano
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
HW: 1. aims to enhance the cultural heritage of Italy in the areas of archaeology, history, art history, libraries and archives; 2. involves the development of digital products: high quality documentaries and thematic paths of discovery, for both on site and remote learning (through the use of interactive platforms); 3. is easily replicable (for 'Secret Rome' and some villages in Lazio, see Secret Baroque - Sapienza Third Mission Project 2021); 4. aims to derive significant benefits both in scientific-academic circles and for the development of sustainable tourism and cultural awareness
STARTUP AWARDS – FOODTECH & AGRITECH
Faire: Rome
Maker: WE INFORM SRL
Fortune Italia Startup Awards - Foodtech & Agritech Edition 2023 individua e premia le startup che stanno avendo un impatto positivo nei settori Agritech/Foodtech attraverso attività che fanno parte della loro strategia di core business.
Magic Maker
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pierfrancesco Panunzi
Now you can do incredible magical effects with little expense and lots of inventiveness using only Arduino and App Inventor (Android). You will see some project and a lot of magic because like Arthur C. Clarke said: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic".
Hi Sound Compact – l’audio perfetto per i tuoi video
Faire: Rome
Maker: Dodotronic di Ivano Pelicella
There are a lot of wildlife photographers and videographers, all of whom had extremely costly equipment and lenses, but none of them could match a suitable microphone.
Shotgun microphones are designed to be extremely directional in order to block out sound coming from the sides; however, they do not perform as well as parabolic microphones in terms of amplification and background noise.
Each naturalist recorder carries their own recorder and a parabola in opposite hands. There will be too much equipment to carry while making a movie, and managing a big parabola is typically difficult.
The goal was to design something that would free up your hands so that you could concentrate and begin your film.
Hi-Sound Compact aims to record the inaudible sounds of animals in stunning quality and with little noise.
Padel lovers Italia
Faire: Rome
Maker: Vibora srl
We will involve the costumers and the padel player that will come to the expo, with events e media contenents; you will find our products and meets us for speaking about the padel, the new tecnologies and the launch of the new rackets
Arduino-based organ perfusion system.
Faire: Rome
Maker: IRCCS Policlinico S.Martino
Laboratory equipment could be expensive and their cost can be unsustainable for scientists with limited financial resources.
In order to overcome these limits we build a scalable organ perfusion system for research purposes based on Arduino boards, pressure transducers, peristaltic pumps, a thermostatic unit, and a micro-oxygenator.
Our system is designed to measure the mechanical properties of rat liver, however, it can be rearranged to perform other research on subnormothermic or hypothermic ex-vivo perfusion of liver and kidney or to realize peritoneal or isolated limb perfusion models.
Wi-Fi Enabled Stratum-1 GNSS Time Server Built From Scratch
Faire: Rome
Maker: Cristiano Monteiro
My hands-on approach to dissecting IoT from the inside led me to fulfill a long-time dream of having an on-site Stratum-1 Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. NTP is the decades-old synchronization protocol that keeps networked computer clocks accurate.
The best-case scenario for an NTP server is being fed from a Stratum-1 time source, that is, for instance, connected to the source of a VERY accurate time, usually an atomic clock (also called, Stratum-0).
A good amount of Stratum-0 time sources is constantly floating over our heads! The GPS satellites, each one carrying at least two cesium atomic clocks (accurate up to 1 second every 300 million years).
The idea of using GPS as a time source is not new, there are dozens of commercial products available doing precisely that. But my goal is to make it cheap, accurate, self-contained, dual-powered (mains and batteries), wireless-enabled, and portable to use on the field in my HAM Radio activities. Powered by the ever-expanding universe of microcontroller units, this goal is closer than ever.
Current functionalities:
- Internal RTC synched from GPS satellites constellation (backed by CR2032 battery)
- Dual voltage powered
- Backup battery for the whole unit (18650)
- NTP and RDATE (RFC868) protocols supported
- WiFi functionality as a client or access point
- Syslog logging
- Configuration webpage for WiFi and Syslog, saving to persistent storage (LittleFS)
- Informative display with a timestamp, satellites in view, accuracy, wifi server, IP address
- Dual function button, short press switch information on display, long press disables WiFi
- Status at a glance, with dedicated 5mm LEDs for GPS lock, PPS signal, and WiFi status, as well as visible internal LEDs for charging and GPS module statuses
Mind Room Lab
Faire: Rome
Maker: LDB consulting di Livio di Bartolomeo
Mind Room Lab, the company that has developed a series of scientific tools and a comprehensive and innovative program of assessment and training of sport-specific cognitive abilities, using the most recent contributions from neuroscience.
Bodynodes
Faire: Rome
Maker: Manuel Bottini
Bodynodes is a motion capture project made by a hobbyist for other hobbyists. Sensors can be worn and track the movement of the body. Then, the information can be used for different types of applications.
The most typical application is to control a character in a virtual reality game. Bodynodes makes the game more immersive than other systems because the sensors are worn and the player interacts directly with the new world. With the use of a VR headset or a VR cardboard, the player gets a fully immersive experience in the game.
The tracking information can also be used to create animations for videos or new games. Instead of going through days of animations, the animator can just track their own body and then work on the data collected using the Bodynodes sensors.
In the future, we will explore controlling drones and robots, transitioning from the virtual world to controlling the real world!
A biphasic metamaterial with simultaneous insulation of vibration and noise
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
A fluid-solid biphasic 3D printable mechanical metamaterial can be capable of simultaneous insulation of elastic and acoustic waves, which is essential for efficient sound and vibration isolation solutions. The structural design of biphasic periodic material is inspired by the triply periodic minimal surface lattice, which is suited to maintain the two phases separated from each other. To analyze the performance of metamaterials, dispersion relationships need to be calculated. Finite element models and optimization algorithms are applied to look for the largest realizable frequency stopband.
CYCLED YOU
Faire: Rome
Maker: cycled
CYCLED YOU transform a rubber stripe into unique belts and accessories crafted with our hands.Â
The wearer gives them an opportunity to live a new eternal life.Â
We work passionately on treating materials, dedicating to each product the time it deserves.Â
Each Cycled product is 100%Â Made in Italy, from raw material collection, to sewing, packing, and shipping.
â®âBy creating Belts and Accessories with our hands, we reawaken memories held within the tyre, memories of unique moments in sports and life. We work hard, inspired by our grandparents, and we are honoured to carry on the tradition of craftsmanship in a modern and relevant way.â
WHY WE DO IT
We want to do our part, making something concrete to transform a virtuous intent (give a longer life to objects protecting the environment) into reality.
We believe in sustainable production and innovation.
We want to make people aware about the necessity to protect the environment.
We want to help nature, extending the lifecycle of something existing to create new products which are cool because they respect the environment.
We want to become a reference point in the ecological up-cycling market segment.
We want to take our philosophy in the apparel and urban life-style world.
We want to build our reputation of young entrepreneurs and craftsman.
