Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
Projects
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Sport-graf
Faire: Rome
Maker: IIS Edoardo Amaldi Roma
Sport-graf is a device capable of detecting the electrical activity of the muscle through the application of three electrodes on the skin, treated with the Arduino UNO board and a wave amplifier.
The device consists of a breadboard housing the components of the power supply and amplification circuits. The amplifier is powered, through a dual generator, by a lithium ion battery.
The chip amplifies the signal (INA128P) coming from the three electrodes and supplies an analog output read by the analog port of the Arduino, which, thanks to the serial plotter, shows a graph with the trend of the contraction and distension activity of the muscle fibres.
ALLENAMENTO ED INTEGRAZIONE
Faire: Rome
Maker: Full Muscle Gym
allenamenti personalizzati ed integrazione mirata per rendere al massimo in qualsiasi sport
PlanetART
Faire: Rome
Maker: FVA - New Media Research
PlanetART, organized by the EU-funded projects GenB and BlueMissionMed, raises public awareness on the green and blue circular economy. The stand is divided into:
1) Green economy: playful program to involve young people on the bioeconomy. Games, workshops, escape rooms, reading of the book "What’s Bioeconomy?" and exhibition of bio-based products. The stand hosts artworks by artists who use residues and biomaterials.
2) Blue economy: the public can interact with the cardboard wall "Our blue treasure", to express their connection with the sea and discover how to mitigate the pollution of seas and waters. The stand features artworks by artists who use recycled plastic collected from the sea.
Intelligenza artificiale come supporto alla diagnosi di epatocarcinoma
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer worldwide. Early diagnosis is crucial to improve management and provide survival benefits to patients with HCC.
We designed a Machine Learning (ML) and a Deep Learning (DL) for nuclei classification by using features extracted by immunofluorescence images.
We demonstrated the ability of the proposed models to classify liver nuclei segmented by immunofluorescence images, thus suggesting a potential useful tool for pathologists in HCC diagnosis.
Spireat un futuro sostenibile
Faire: Rome
Maker: algaria srl
the project we are presenting this year derives from the technological innovations presented in recent years and will lead to the request for a new patent, application presented in 2022. the project concerns the optimization of natural light on productions in open pond systems on the production of microalgae by improving the performance of production and returns on investment in technologies that are still not very mature, and which will also make it possible to improve the capture of CO2 which is already naturally efficient in microalgal production systems,
Un sistema wearable rivoluzionario e non invasivo per la misura degli stati mentali in tempo reale e nella vita di tutti i giorni
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Mindtooth allows the neurophysiological evaluation of people in a wide range of situations, giving access to neurophysiological indicators related to different processes such as mental workload, stress, and vigilance. The Mindtooth system will provide a channel of communication between people and their surrounding environment, generating invaluable benefits in a huge set of current Social Challenges, such as smart and connected cities, connected and automated vehicles, cybersecurity, health, safety and 4.0 Industry.
Sicurezza nei laboratori – “Magic Box” per Industria 4.0
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pianeta Elettronica
The Magic Box is a device that can be used to increase safety in scientific laboratories by reducing electrical risks
OVERSEA : Nomogrammi di sopravvivenza dopo chemioterapia neoadiuvante e chirurgia radicale nel tumore della cervice
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
OVERSEA is an application that supports medical activity, in the field of oncology.
It allows to estimate the rate of progression-free survival at 2 years (2y-PFS) and overall survival at 5 years (5y-OS), based on patient's relevant clinical and pathological prognostic factors.
UNDERSEA is applicable in case of patients with locally advanced cervical cancer primarily treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical surgery. It presents the results of an observational study.
SmartUx – I DO IT
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione ITS – Istituto Tecnico Superiore per l’Industria dell’Ospitalità e del Turismo Allargato “Area Tecnologie Innovative per i Beni e le Attività Culturali – Settore Turismo”
"I DO IT" is an all-in-one application that integrates several advanced features in order to make tourism more inclusive for everyone. Thanks to the use of mixed reality, users can virtually explore and visit hotels, discovering every detail without having to physically move from their location. NFC tags allow guests to easily access to detailed information about the hotel, improving the user experience.
The app also offers audio-description services for the blind, allowing them to fully enjoy the attractions without audio-visual barriers. In addition, thanks to the Italian Sign Languageinterpreter, our deaf users can easily communicate and interact during their travels.
To ensure accessibility for visually impaired people, SMARTUX has developed a tactile book in Braille. This tool contains a detailed map of the city, a floor plan of the hotel room and a wide representation of the hotel itself. Using the NFC connection, users can access the audio description and the ISL interpreter directly from the book, allowing complete inclusion and making it easier to plan their trips.
Biostimolanti per le colture ed i integratori per la salute umana da scarti della produzione del comparto ortofrutticolo
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
The goal is to propose to companies involved in the agricultural and nutraceutical-pharmaceutical sector an innovative process for the valorization of. Prototypes of biostimulants for crops and supplements for human health obtained from artichoke and cauliflower production waste, will be proposed. Waste from these products is still a concrete problem and a cost in terms of disposal for farms and processing companies. (Collaborazione DCTF-Sapienza, DAFNE-Tuscia, ISB-CNR, Ri-cicloHortho)
ECOLUV: Sun protection as plants teach us
Faire: Rome
Maker: Università degli Studi della Tuscia
ECOLUV is a multifunctional natural cosmetic ingredient, composed of micro and nano particles of lignin which are produced through an eco-sustainable and scalable procedure. This has allowed the real circular valorisation of lignin, usually discarded by paper mills or biorefineries. ECOLUV is the alternative to: i) traditional synthetic UV filters known as pollutants and toxicity; ii) often recalcitrant synthetic chelators; iii) compounds with antioxidant activity; iii) antimicrobial preservatives iv) emulsion stabilizer. ECOLUV is a mature product, provided with certifications, technical and safety data sheets, and therefore ready for marketing.
Lifeshell, una soluzione per i terremoti
Faire: Rome
Maker: CNR IBE - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Istituto per la Bioeconomia
LifeShell is a wooden desk capable of resisting building collapses, providing a safe shell.
It is a safe shelter equipped with life-saving accessories, engineered for schools, houses, enterprises.
It is ecological, economic, recyclable and released under the creative commons license.
In 2023 – 2025 a funded project will develop the aesthetic and ergonomic design, we will test the desk impact resistance, we will gather a collection of hints from students on their ideal desk, we will keep sharing the project for free and without patents with a bottom-up and citizen science approach.
Custom your padel experience
Faire: Rome
Maker: Reves srls
Reves Padel was born out of the need to go hand in hand with a young, dynamic and constantly evolving sport.
Driven by this passion that we live every day, we have developed a line of rackets that allows any type of player, from those just starting out in this sport to those who are already completely in love with it, to find their unique element.
The innovation of our project lies in creating a racket that is completely customisable. The blade is a blank canvas where the player can decide to customise it in every detail, making his racket unique in design.
The customisation technique we use is studied down to the smallest detail and has been subjected to various stress tests, proving that the print does not lose quality and resolution after every stroke, after every game. Furthermore, the technique we use does not affect the racquet's characteristics, making it perfectly usable for every game, guaranteeing durability, handling and balance.
During the expo, visitors will have the opportunity to try out our products
Limitless Device
Faire: Rome
Maker: Limitless Device
The Limitless Device idea coming from a personal need, that of one of the two founders who, as a disabled person in a wheelchair, physiotherapist and researcher, looked for a different mobility device.
Sooner or later all of us will need some medical devices and our vision is to be able and ready to offer functionally useful devices, sustainable, technologically innovative and with an attractive design oriented to the expectations and needs of our customers.
Indeed, our vision is to get data coming from our clients, analyse them through artificial intelligence and offer products "customer based" in a e-commerce marketplace dedicated.
Nectar
Faire: Rome
Maker: posti s.r.l.
NECTAR is an innovative project aiming to create the first agrifood metaverse, providing an immersive experience in the realm of nutrition and healthy, sustainable eating. This environment combines cutting-edge technologies to offer users a unique experience that merges education, experimentation, and innovation.
The main components of the project are blockchain-tracked products and metabolic avatars. The blockchain aspect includes a wide range of agri-food products from select Italian companies, allowing users to interact with them in an immersive experience. They can learn about the products' origins, nutritional characteristics, and make informed choices. Users can also connect with the producing companies, gaining insights into their sustainable production practices and the food supply chain.
The metabolic avatar is a personalized digital representation of an individual's metabolism, created using information from wearable devices such as smart bands and impedance scales. It enables real-time and remote monitoring of physiological parameters, providing data used to deliver a customized quality index for food choices based on simulated metabolic effects. The avatar tracks user metabolism levels over time, offering a comprehensive view of metabolic variations and responses to consumed foods and supplements.
The personalized metabolic avatar (PMA) employs a deep learning GRU (gated recurrent unit) model trained to predict weight changes, blood glucose, and other physiological variables tailored to macronutrient composition and daily energy balance. The model allows simulations and evaluations of dietary plans, facilitating the definition of customized goals for achieving ideal weight.
NECTAR's platform integrates metabolic and sensory avatars, blockchain, and virtual reality technologies to create a metaverse dedicated to agrifood. Avatars interact with blockchain-tracked products, providing consumers with detailed information on the origin, quality, and sustainability of food products. By combining sensory and metabolic analyses with blockchain, NECTAR ensures transparency, sustainability, and food safety, meeting the needs of consumers, institutions, and companies. The ultimate goal is to promote sustainable agriculture, environmentally and human-health-friendly food production, circular economy, and the reduction of food waste, following the "One Health" approach.
NECTAR addresses various industrial, economic, and social challenges. It tackles the lack of transparency in nutritional information and the presence of unhealthy ingredients in food products. It also aims to combat the global obesity epidemic by promoting balanced and healthy eating. Furthermore, NECTAR aims to address social issues by offering affordable access to nutritious and sustainable food.
In conclusion, NECTAR is an innovative proposal that combines emerging technologies like the metaverse, metabolic avatars, blockchain, and NFTs to create a platform dedicated to agrifood, promoting sustainability and transparency in the industry. Despite not being realized yet, presenting this project to the public can generate interest, engagement, and potential collaborations while evaluating market demand.
Aghetto: the first syringe that can be used with only one hand.
Faire: Rome
Maker: Aghetto srl
Aghetto S.r.l is a start up.
Aghetto is a syringe that allows the operator to detach the cap from the needle and the needle from the syringe with just one hand and without the risk of accidental needle stick injuries.
Common syringes, however, require two hands and also involve the risk of accidental punctures (risk of contracting HIV; Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Malaria and others).
There are no similar syringes worldwide.
The Aghetto syringe is internationally patented.
There are no syringes similar to Aghetto worldwide.
www.aghetto.com
Archivio Chirurgico Digitale video e fotografico
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Starting from a video and photographic archive - containing over 10,000 images and over 150 films made in the surgical field from 1960 to the present - the project aims to offer the possibility of consulting the iconographic material online for free to doctors, students and specialists in the medical/surgical sector. The sharing of surgical history, passed through the development of new techniques - from traditional open surgery to today's endoscopic surgery, as well as offering a source of study, will also be functional to the enhancement of the medicine developed at Sapienza.
Life Pillars
Faire: Rome
Maker: Giulia Scalzo
Our value proposition is based on a product called LIFE PILLARS: a green infrastructure that can mitigate urban heat islands. Life Pillars operates in the sustainable building sector with the aim of providing a solution that is simple to implement and has a high environmental impact to face the challenge of climate change. Our initiative focuses on various actions, including the reduction of heat islands, the promotion of biodiversity and the construction of structures capable of absorbing CO2, in order to create systems that respond to current environmental problems.
We offer customers three price ranges, each with different functionality and features. We provide a personalized assistance service that accompanies the customer at every stage of the process, we offer branding, marketing and communication services to help the company communicate the value of the project on its channels and we provide bureaucratic support.
Our clients operate mainly in the B2B market. Our first objective will be to address the large companies which, starting from 2024, will be obliged to present the sustainability report. In Italy, these companies are around 3,000, as reported by the CSEA institutional website. These companies share values such as growth, innovation, sustainability and the concept of "kaizen", i.e. the continuous improvement of company processes and performance. Furthermore, they have objectives both in terms of environmental sustainability and in terms of turnover, business and marketing. They want to have a "green" image and a solution that contributes to having a positive impact on the environment and on their business. Finally, these are companies looking for strategic partnerships in order to improve positioning, growth, acquisition of new customers and consolidation on the market.
We have identified several competitors that fill the same need for our product, both directly and indirectly. However, our solution stands out for its significant impact in effectively mitigating heat islands in urban centres, as well as the level of customization offered and the support provided to obtain the necessary certifications and achieve a sustainable balance sheet.
Specifically, our value proposition delivers a number of benefits to customers, including:
Brand positioning and recognition;
Differentiation from competitors;
Visibility, the possibility of forging partnerships and public relations;
Access to GBC-Leed certifications;
Rating of sustainability reports;
Personalized offer based on budget and needs;
Personalized support and customer assistance;
branding, marketing and communication services relating to the project;
bureaucratic support;
Objectives of the 2023 Sustainable Agenda.
uAir – A personal CO2 Monitor
Faire: Rome
Maker: Xuelai Wei
uAir is a portable CO2 monitor for health-conscious individuals. It’s designed and engineered to be an on-bag product. It accurately senses carbon dioxide level and give information on temperature and humidity on an e-paper screen, for users to take action
StomyCraft
Faire: Rome
Maker: F.A.I.S. OdV
Stomy Craft is a project of FAIS OdV that uses Minecraft to inform and pediatric patients and family members. With gamification, stool bag handling is simulated and appropriate feeding is taught. StomyCraft is a phygital project; alongside the video game, there are physical components: a LEGO-compatible element that can transform a miniature into a character with an ostomy bag and a bag cover that can be customized with the image you prefer.
The goal of the project is to improve children's (and caregivers') acceptance of the condition to improve their quality of life.
Hand In Hand
Faire: Rome
Maker: Hand in Hand
Hand in Hand is a nonprofit organization with a mission to supply top-tier 3D printed prosthetics to amputees in Egypt who encounter financial obstacles when trying to obtain prosthetics. Our main focus is harnessing the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technology to craft prosthetic limbs that are tailored, comfortable, and functional, addressing the unique requirements of each person. Our ultimate aim is to elevate the quality of life for amputees in Egypt by furnishing them with prosthetics that empower increased mobility, self-reliance, and assurance. Through the utilization of 3D printing, we strive to create prosthetic devices that are not only economical but also exceptionally adaptable, permitting us to meet a range of limb loss levels and specific lifestyle prerequisites. Our team of experts delivers guidance and emotional support to amputees, aiding them in acclimating to and making the most of their new prosthetic devices. The impact of Hand in Hand's efforts will go beyond the amputees themselves, resonating with families, communities, and society at large, and nurturing sentiments of understanding, inclusiveness, and communal obligation.
Cheap Fit
Faire: Rome
Maker: Cheap Fit
Cheap Fit aims to reduce sedentariness: a problem that results in 14.6 percent of deaths in Italy. We intend to combat corporate employee sedentariness and exercise inconstancy, improving business performance and reducing the negative spin-offs of these issues. The app incentivizes users with gamification logic to exercise, get a digital reward, for each step or kcal consumed, and challenge each other in tournaments. Through Corporate Wellness plans, companies invest in wellness, benefiting from increased company productivity and motivation.
Chewing: sei come mangi
Faire: Rome
Maker: Alessia Riente
Chewing is a process of vital importance for our well-being and to ensure proper digestion of food. In addition to its primary function of breaking down food into smaller pieces, chewing plays a crucial role in promoting optimal assimilation of nutrients and promoting the overall health of our digestive system. From the beginning of the digestive process, chewing plays a significant role in preparing food for the subsequent action of digestive enzymes present in the gastrointestinal tract. By properly chewing food, we break it down into smaller particles, allowing digestive enzymes to act more efficiently on them. Furthermore, chewing favors the interaction of food with saliva, which contains enzymes capable of starting the decomposition of carbohydrates. This process facilitates the digestion and absorption of nutrients as they pass through the digestive system.
Slow and thorough chewing allows our brain to receive satiety signals in a timely manner, thus reducing the risk of overeating. This is particularly important for those who wish to manage their body weight or adopt healthier eating habits.
Several factors can influence the functionality of chewing. For example, some conditions such as temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) or dental malocclusions can impair the ability to chew properly. Additionally, habits such as smoking can have a negative impact on oral health and masticatory function.
In the scientific literature, several techniques have been described that use electromyography (EMG) technology to analyze mastication. However, these techniques are mainly aimed at detecting the presence of the masticatory act or at classifying foods based on the electrical signals generated during chewing. To date, there is no electromyographic device that is able to provide a complete assessment of an individual's chewing performance, in order to define a personalized chewing profile that allows the user to become aware of their chewing habits and, possibly, make of the changes.
In this context, "Chewing" is presented, an innovative device that represents a solution for evaluating chewing style in a non-invasive way. Chewing analyzes chewing considering different aspects of the process, such as the time dedicated to chewing, the number of chews performed, the energy used, the time of a chewing cycle and the pace of work. Thanks to this detailed analysis, it is possible to evaluate the chewing process itself, taking various aspects into consideration, and to define chewing profiles.
Vision All Majorana
Faire: Rome
Maker: I.T.I.S. "E. Majorana" Cassino
VisionAll application helps visually impaired and blind students orienting by themselves, using technologies such as Bluetooth beacons/GPS to locate their position within the facility. This idea stems from our daily school experience of living with a visually impaired student. The development status of the project is still in a primordial stage, but VisionAll will be developed initially in our school. Maker Faire Rome is an opportunity to present our project and show that our app can break down all types of barriers.
