Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
Projects
Found 118 Results
SPOCH – Smart Protection of Cultural Heritage
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione ITS BACT
Human – Machine Collaboration - Industry 5.0, Hi-Tech modular system composed of glove, drone, microscope and APP enhanced with IoT devices and ML Artificial Intelligence to identify the type of degradation and material in the Restoration of Cultural Heritage. Smart Hand (Glove) with carbon frame, digital/electronic camera and microscope, air quality sensor, laser scanner to safely enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the data collection process in the non-invasive preliminary and diagnostic investigation of Architectural Restoration; through Cloud APPs and ML Machine Learning models.
Scintia: Aprender biotecnologia nunca fue tan facil!
Faire: CDMX (Mexico City)
Home: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Scintia es una startup Mexicana que busca facilitar la manera de aprender e innovar en biotecnología y biología sintética.
Actualmente cuenta con una membresia todo-en-uno para instituciones educativas que incluye hasta 30 sesiones con mas por venir
ECO GoKart (IA) Tecology
Faire: Rome
Maker: I.I.S.S. F. PETRUCCELLI G. PARISI MOLITERNO
ECO GoKart (IA) Tecology is based on the culture of recycling and eco-sustainability, thanks to the technology of brushless motors electrically powered by lithium ion batteries, recycled from old computers, we have gone from the combustion engine to a very clean electric motor , with the help of Upgrade IA the kart is equipped with a helmet through a road sign recognition system which with artificial intelligence (AI) allows the system to recognize and interpret the road signs present along the traffic routes and transmit this information to the rider to help him steer.
BirdWatch AI – Embedded Bird Watching Solution with TensorFlow
Faire: Rome
Maker: Enrico Stulin
BirdWatch AI is an innovative project that combines a passion for bird watching with the power of artificial intelligence. Our birdhouse with automatic recognition leverages TensorFlow to offer an unprecedented birdwatching experience.
The BirdWatch AI project encompasses the mechanical design of a bird feeder equipped with a Full HD camera (a 12-megapixel IMX708 sensor with HDR), with the primary aim to capture images and videos of visiting birds. Using TensorFlow's automatic recognition algorithm and image manipulation with OpenCV, BirdWatch AI accurately identifies the bird species present, providing detailed and engaging information for birdwatching enthusiasts.
As an open-source project, BirdWatch AI invites developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to collaborate, make modifications, and improvements. This open and collaborative aspect of the project encourages the sharing of knowledge and skills and contributes to the growth of artificial intelligence and birdwatching.
BirdWatch AI not only offers the opportunity to observe and learn more about local avian wildlife but also makes a significant impact in several areas:
Environmental education and awareness: Through our project, we aim to educate the public about bird species and their ecological importance. By presenting our sighting records and relevant information about bird behaviors, we strive to promote environmental awareness and care for biodiversity.
Contribution to scientific research: In collaboration with ornithologists and researchers, we share data collected via BirdWatch AI to contribute to understanding migratory habits, distribution patterns, and bird population dynamics. Our technology provides a novel approach for efficient and effective data collection.
Technological innovation: BirdWatch AI represents an interesting integration of nature observation and artificial intelligence. We are proud to demonstrate how the application of TensorFlow has enabled the automatic recognition of bird species, opening new perspectives for the use of AI in wildlife conservation and observation.
At Maker Faire Rome, we will present a working prototype of our birdhouse, illustrating how we use TensorFlow for automatic bird recognition. We will also display a selection of recordings that demonstrate the effectiveness of our technology. We are excited to share our project with the audience at Maker Faire Rome, inspiring others to explore the universe of birds through technological innovation.
80 makerspaces, 80 experiencias de aprendizajes
Faire: CDMX (Mexico City)
Maker: Antonio Quirarte
Home: Ciudad de México, Mexico
En esta conferencia Antonio Quirarte comparte de manera de conversatorio las experiencias que se han tenido al instalar 80 makerspaces alrededor de la República Mexicana.
Girasole: Sensing in Farming
Faire: Rome
Maker: GIRASOLE SRL
The system consists of a network of wireless IoT sensors in the shape of a sunflower equipped with a photovoltaic panel and internal battery. These devices are configured to monitor specific applications, and the collected data is transmitted to our completely Italian cloud system, where it is processed by artificial intelligence algorithms to make visible predictions on the Sunflower App. For example, the application supports farmers in reducing water waste for irrigation, reducing fertilizers and treatments, and improving productivity.
Astronomía para makers
Faire: CDMX (Mexico City)
Maker: Mauricio Angulo
Home: Sinaloa, Mexico
En esta presentación se explicarán los proyectos y la curricula desarrollada para un club de astronomía para alumnos de secundaria y como utilizar el pensamiento Maker para crear sus propias herramientas de observación e investigación científica.
E-Horizon Project
Faire: Rome
Maker: Ass.ne Italiana Makers Automotive
E-Horizon Project is a project that encourages young people to be creative and take control of their future. Starting from a "Crazy Idea", the project has created a community of young motor enthusiasts with a common dream: to become part of the world of world motorsports. Through the new technologies of industry 4.0, all high school students, willing to test themselves and learn, can express their creativity and their technical knowledge, creating models of racing cars in 1:10 scale through the use of CAD software, 3D printing, microcontroller programming. Eventually they can compete with other makers, competing with the cars they create.
The project includes different categories of cars to be built:
- MKRS: Formula 1-style cars, electrically powered, designed and driven by school kids
- Hypercar: project similar to MKRS but with cars with covered wheels
- Driverless: self-driving Hypercar-style cars.
At Maker Faire Rome we will bring the 2023 prototypes of the various projects plus other models we have previously made and we will hold small shows to show the capabilities of our cars and the potential of our project.
Shadow Project
Faire: Rome
Maker: Agnello Pepe
Shadow Project is a program made in Python that thanks to the A.I. of Opencv, analyzes the movements of a video and converts them into an excel file, accessible from various libraries. The file can be used to replicate and save the movement. The project is totally Opensource and accessible from the web. Shadow Project is a great starter project for A.I-based projects.
Internet of Production Alliance, World Manufacturing Map.
Faire: CDMX (Mexico City)
Home: Chiapas, Mexico
Dada la tecnología actual y emergente, ¿cómo sería la producción si la reconfiguráramos desde cero? Creemos que la respuesta está en la fabricación local, sostenible y globalmente conectada. Únete a nosotros y sé parte del futuro de la fabricación.
Operation T.A.C. – A FIRST Robotics Team
Faire: Orange County
Maker: Operation T.A.C. (Technology and Character)
Home: California, United States
We are Operation T.A.C. (Technology and Character), a F.I.R.S.T. robotics team for ages 9-18 years old. With a foundation of Gracious Professionalism, we design, build and program robots while also innovating a project to solve real world problems!!!
Make: Magazine
Faire: Bay Area
Maker: Make:
Home: California, United States
Meet the Makers behind Make: and get a subscription to Make: magazine at a special event price! Sign up at the Make: Booth, in the Maker Shed or the Maker Faire Merch Tent. Join the Maker Movement and dive into the first magazine devoted to DIY technology projects.
Sociedad Astronómica de México
Faire: CDMX (Mexico City)
Maker: Rubén Becerril
Home: Benito Juárez, Mexico
La Sociedad Astronómica de México es la segunda más antigua del mundo que se dedica a la difusión del conocimiento astronómico. En el stand daremos información de las actividades que desarrollamos y de los cursos que organizamos. Funciones de planeta
Nonscriptum LLC
Faire: Orange County
Maker: Nonscriptum LLC
Home: California, United States
Meet the authors of the books Make:Geometry and Make:Calculus, and see how to use 3D prints, paper, and construction toys to teach these subjects.
SANITRON, SANIFICATORE AUTOMATICO PER CARRELLI DELLA SPESA
Faire: Rome
Maker: Cristian Vendra
Innovate is an innovative start-up operational since 2020, one of the projects created is sanitron, a device that automatically sanitizes the shopping trolleys used in supermarkets, warehouses, shopping centers and all points of sale that use trolleys to make purchases. The handles of shopping trolleys, in use at points of sale, are a real receptacle for germs and bacteria, this is because they are touched by many people every day, and are rarely cleaned, all this is ascertained by numerous scientific studies which highlight the danger. Today there are systems where the operator manually inserts the trolley inside a box, sanitizing it entirely; alternatively, we proceed through manual sanitization with disinfectant products by an operator.
Sanitron is the effective solution for sanitizing trolley handles, an easy-to-apply system that will be positioned in the areas where shopping trolleys are stored in warehouses, on the separation structures of the various rows of trolleys, with height-adjustable supports. The device is composed of an external aluminum casing in which the sanitization units are contained and a panel, inside which the logic control (PLC) and all the electrical, electronic and hydraulic components are contained. The device is applied directly where each user places the trolley together with the others, having a sanitization unit for each available trolley; when the user puts the trolley away and hooks it with the chain, a sensor, through the logic control (PLC) will detect the continuous presence (for more than 20 seconds) of the trolley handle, the continuous presence and the timer serve to avoid accidentally starting a sanitization in the event of a simple passage in front of the sensor; once a continuous presence has been detected, sanitisation will be activated by spraying the disinfectant solution precisely on the handle of the trolley for approximately 3 seconds. Once sanitisation is completed, a green LED will light up to indicate that the ready-to-use trolley is disinfected , the trolley handle will also be dry in a few seconds; this procedure is repeated for each trolley available in the area and will be activated through the consent of a safety sensor, detecting that there are no people in the sanitization area, in case there is the presence of one or more people who should keeping trolleys in the area will disable the operation of the sanitization cycle (in order to avoid accidental spraying in the presence of customers and operators); This device has undergone numerous safety and durability tests with positive results, and is also close to CE marking.
Customers of supermarkets and sales outlets are the protagonists of this idea, and will be very satisfied to see how one of the objects in common use most contaminated by germs and bacteria can finally be disinfected in the most effective way on the market.
SASA – Sapienza Technology Team
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sasa-sapienza aerospace student association
ERA is a planetary rover that participated in the European Rover Challenge, which simulates a Martian mission. Thanks to its robotic arm, it is capable of manipulating panels and collecting soil samples, while AI algorithms allow for autonomous execution of each operation. Additionally, the rover that will participate in the 2023 edition of the competition is presented, which in addition requires drilling and the use of a drone. Various prototypes developed internally by the team are also presented, including a group of sumobots: small rovers that compete to push others out of the ring.
500,000 volt Tesla Coil Demonstrations
Faire: Central Oregon
Maker: Don Anderson
Home: Oregon, United States
Tesla Coils generate 500,000 volt, 3 foot flaming bolts of man-made lightning, and we will demonstrate these and 9 other High Voltage devices. We will explain the science behind the beautiful and spectacular Arcs, Sparks and Corona discharges.
PantryChef: AI and Raspberry Pi Recipe Suggestion App
Faire: Bay Area
Maker: Mizan Rupan-Tompkins
Home: California, United States
Machine Learning app uses Tensorflow, Python, & Raspberry Pi to scan pantry & suggest best, healthy recipes based on ingredients. Helps save money, prevent food waste, & combat climate change by providing alternative grocery options.
Contact: Mizan@safetouchprohandle.com
Slammer: Un robot rover autonomo, nato come progetto per imparare la robotica e ROS 2
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pizza Robotics
A rover robot built as a learnign platform for robotics. Based on several open source technologies (like ROS 2), it is also used as a development platform for uNav(https://blog.alessiomorale.com/unav2/), an advanced, open, motor control platform for robotic applications. This robot uses several sensors (Depth camera, lidar, IMU & GPS) to sense the surrounding environment, map and navigate autonomously, avoiding obstacles.AI Real-Time Object Detection algorithms are used to detect objects in the surrounding environment.
REACT – Heartbeat dynamic monitor
Faire: Rome
Maker: Marco De Spirito
VO2 is a commonly used index to notify users of their fitness level, which, when measured with wearable devices, can, however, provide inaccurate assessments due to the low quantity and quality of recorded data.
To overcome this problem, we have developed REACT, a biosignal processing method based on artificial intelligence algorithms, to characterize heart rate dynamics in real time while providing a personalized tool to support training and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Crochet Chemistry!
Faire: Orange County
Maker: NSF Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry
Home: Utah, United States
Crochet Chemistry! Explore chemistry concepts through crafts and hands-on activities. Chemistry can be cuddly and fun for everyone! Visit us for chemistry crochet patterns, molecule building, and pipet practice.
LA3D Club
Faire: Orange County
Maker: LA3D Club
Home: California, United States
We will be showing how to make photos with a regular smartphone so they can be viewed in 3D. We will also be showing work that the club does in 3D such as 3D movies and photographs. We will bring 3D viewers from the last century to modern ones.
Bubo-2T
Faire: Rome
Maker: Kevin McAleer
WHAT IS BUBO-2T
Bubo-2T is a robotic owl made in the Steampunk style.
INSPIRATION
Bubo was the name of the clockwork owl in the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans. It was animated by Ray Harryhousen.
I’ve taken inspiration from other movie characters such as the Nautilus from the movie 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.
I was also inspired by Tick Tock - the clockwork tin man from the movie Return to Oz.
My other inspirations are creators of companion robots, such as Alex Glow and her Archie robot, Jorvon Moss, and also creators of wearable tech, such as Naomi Wu and Sophy Wong.
Bubo-2T features advanced AI and machine learning and can detect hand gestures made in front of it.
FEATURES
2 large eyes that open and close using 2 servers, one per eye
Opening and closing mouth
Each eye contains an Neopixel ring that is animated via a Raspberry Pi Pico
The Pico is also connected via UART to a Raspberry Pi 4 2Gb
One of the eyes also contains a Raspberry Pi Camera 3 Wide module
The camera module enables the user to strike a pose, the hand gestures are detected and the camera will take a picture and tweet it to Twitter or Toot it to Mastodon (thats what the 2T or tooty means).
For more information about Bubo-2T visit www.kevsrobots.com/bubo
MusicHArt – L’esperienza nella musica visiva
Faire: Rome
Maker: B.P.S. Business Performance Services S.r.l.
The MusicHArt project was started in 2018 by the innovative start-up B.P.S. and its evolved version was launched in 2022 after years of experimentation. In the team Gianmarco Merlini represents the creator. It is inspired by research carried out in the field of synesthesia between music and color to allow artists and composers to transform their musical works into forms of abstract art through software that analyzes the melody and reproduces its relative abstract design. The result is a digital abstract canvas as well as the audio-video recording of the creation of the work.
