Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
Projects
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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.
TrueBees
Faire: Rome
Maker: U-Hopper srl
TrueBees is a blockchain-based system able to guarantee that a given visual content shared on social media is trustworthy, in the sense that it has not been synthetically generated by AI.
TrueBees provides an answer to the questions: Should I trust this image? Should I reshare/publish it? Is the identity depicted in this image a real person?
For detecting possible deepfakes, TrueBees relies upon AI technology developed and fine-tuned by our top-notch researchers. On a reference dataset our system reported an accuracy of 98.05% with images shared on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram and Twitter.
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.
Il Cannone di Paganini rinasce in 3D
Faire: Rome
Maker: 3DiTALY
Embark on a journey of innovation and heritage preservation with 3DiTALY's revolutionary project. Through advanced 3D scanning and printing techniques, we restore and replicate the legendary 'Il Cannone di Paganini' violin by Guarnieri, ensuring its enduring legacy. In collaboration with the esteemed Genova Municipality, we fuse artistry, technology, and cultural significance. Experience the harmonious blend of tradition and cutting-edge capabilities at Maker Faire Rome 2023.
#P&P2ESPy32
Faire: Rome
Maker: Bruno Luziatelli
From the Pick&Place to the finished board (the #ESPy32). Project that involves the presentation of all phases from the design of the diagram, to the definition of the PCB, by means of CAD, to the creation of the circuit, to the assembly of the SMD components, through the specially created Pick&Place, up to the passage in the oven at controlled temperature for welding and finally testing. Both for educational purposes and for Maker projects. The project could be presented in technical schools.
The project of some makers of Officine Robotiche, in the framework of AssoInnovazione.
EGGS
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
EGGS are multifunctional chairs designed to inspire creative associations and playful combinations.
Children, like little chicks, play with eggs, a primordial form, a symbol of life.
From the opening of the eggs comes the surprise, with many ways of use, a lot of imagination to invent and create new environments to play.
The egg as a symbol of perfect shape, perceptible to all, easy to communicate and mean.
In the egg there is expectation, development, birth and transformation.
The colors of nature include a range of yellows for the yolk, ranging from light yellow to dark orange, almost red, while white is provided for the albumen.
Obviously, with a fantastic interpretation, we can attribute to the albumen and yolk colors different from those recognizable in nature, contrasting with each other, with a beautiful impact and very bright tones.
So I thought of two series: 4 or 6 eggs, coordinated and well matched in their colors.
By considering the interchangeability of the yolks or their halves, you can always get new combinations.
EGGS are therefore nice furnishings, which if necessary can perform the function of seating, foot rests, fun objects to play with your body, build and create attractive, original and colorful environments, .... all child-sized.
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.
AirCoreFire DASP
Faire: Rome
Maker: Paolo De Rossi
The AirCore Fire DASP firefighting robot is a prototype based on a real design; it is composed of a fire-fighting turbine mounted on a tracked vehicle and activated by an app connected via Bluetooth; it is very versatile and offers more safety to firefighters.
The AirCore solution is based on the idea of distributing water mist through a turbine, in order to extinguish fires more efficiently.
Thanks to its easy handling and the turbine's ability to lift and tilt, the fire fighting robot proves to be the ideal heavy-duty tool in many industries.
Innovazione Sostenibile nel Design di Accessori: Pyla alla Maker Faire Rome
Faire: Rome
Maker: Silvia Zoppellari
Pyla, an Italian brand renowned for unique accessory design, will shine at Maker Faire Rome. Our exclusive collection embodies green ethos and international allure, reflecting eco-conscious design and exquisite craftsmanship. Engaging a diverse audience, we promote sustainability, inspire design innovation, and advocate creative expression. Pyla's participation reflects a fusion of style, sustainability, and innovation, contributing to a global dialogue on responsible design.
Volta pagine automatico per scanner
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
In recent times, electronic books have become more popular than physical books due to their ease of portability, searchability, and quick access to a vast number of titles. This has led to a growing preference for e-books among researchers, scientists, and students. Additionally, the creation of e-books makes it easy to preserve the physical copies of old, valuable books while still using them as much as needed.
To create an e-book from a hard copy of a book, a common scanner found in libraries or universities is the desktop scanner. The book is placed under the scanner, and the pages are manually turned by the person scanning the text after each scan. However, when dealing with a large number of books, the bottleneck in the scanning process is the need to turn each page manually after each scan.
To address this challenge, we have designed a system that includes a 3-bar mechanism, a stepper motor, and an Arduino board. The system is connected to the scanner and flips the pages automatically after each scan. The primary and core component of this system is the 3-link mechanism that flips every page using two actions: detaching and flipping. The stepper motor rotates and transfers the necessary torque to the connected gears, which in turn, transfers the rotational motion of the motor to the reciprocating angular motion of the detaching link. This causes the detaching link to move from the outside of the book to the middle of the target page, detaching the upper page from the others. Another link connected to the detaching link turns immediately afterward to completely flip the detached page.
This system offers several advantages, including adjustability to accommodate book dimensions and the table or desk on which scanning is done. Before starting to scan, the system can be positioned and fixed according to the book's size and clamped on the table. In this way, the system can help users scan large volumes of pages quickly and efficiently without wasting time and energy turning pages manually.
In conclusion, this automated scanning system is a cost-effective solution, with all the required parts readily available in the market. It can help users rapidly scan documents with minimal effort and save valuable time, especially when dealing with a high number of pages.
Lab2GO
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Thanks to the lab2go project, many schools have had the opportunity in recent years to redevelop their school laboratory and re-evaluate the role of laboratory activity in learning STEM disciplines. Innovative teaching experiences and equipment for carrying out unconventional experiments for the world of schools were also created. In the stands that will be made available at the Maker Faire, we intend to give schools the opportunity to present the work they have done, and in particular the projects in which the digital and sustainability-oriented aspects are more relevant. The various courses offered to schools and the lab2go project as a whole will also be presented.
ELIO IOT: The most complete IOT development board
Faire: Rome
Maker: Maestry Srl
ELIO is a special set of electronic boards dedicated to teaching and prototyping of electronic projects through visual programming. ELIO IOT is the "brain" of the ELIO ecosystem and is the most complete board on the market based on the new ESP32-S3 microcontroller. ELIO PLAY is the visual editor that allows you to program boards simply by dragging and combining a large set of logic commands.
Smart Medikit
Faire: Rome
Maker: Federico Traverso
Smart Medikit is a kit that can help anyone to be able to rescue any human subject in an emergency through the help of a digital assistant who, through sensors and questions, will give instructions to the rescuer, the kit is suitable for everyone and it is compact so that anyone can always carry it with them so they can be ready for any emergency.
Glut1fy: conoscere e comprendere le malattie rare attraverso le lenti della Realtà Virtuale
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
Meet GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, a rare and often misinterpreted genetic disease, at our booth! Immerse yourself in GLUTIFY, our virtual reality environment, where you'll actively explore our groundbreaking research. Engage with our team in the "Meet the Experts" virtual corner, discover the disease by watching a multimedia slideshow, and delve into the world of the GLUT1 protein at a molecular scale, where you will witness firsthand the temporal dynamics of the protein and the molecular consequences of genetic variants. Join us on a journey of understanding. Be part of the breakthrough!
WoodyMaker
Faire: Rome
Maker: Manuela Quaglietti
WoodyMaker produces objects that we have baptized original, special, beautiful "things" to give on different occasions, something that remains, can be worn or exhibited, capable of communicating data, messages and emotions.
The project is based on the creativity of a craftsman who works wood with new generation tools such as lasercut to produce "things" engraved with a "code" that communicates with a software platform created to give the customer the possibility to customize that "thing" and communicate something to third parties.
We went further… creating “things” that contain electronic boards and sensors able to communicate with the surrounding environment!
Our project aims to demonstrate how creativity and old crafts can merge with new technologies to create "things" that are pleasant to look at, made with natural materials, a new profession is born, the technological craftsman.
WoodyMaker aims to bring craftsmanship to the fore in a new form!
You will be able to see and touch surprising "things" at the fair that will be exhibited in preview, discover details and have all kinds of information, for the little ones we have created educational courses to learn the basic techniques for creating 2D/3D models.
RecAIcleBin
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Università di Roma
RecAIcleBin î un dispositivo che î in grado, grazie all'Intelligenza Artificiale, di smistare i rifiuti rispettando la raccolta differenziata. Facilmente installabile ovunque, RecAIcleBin riconosce il tipo di rifiuto e lo inserisce nel contenitore corretto. Durante la fiera, i visitatori potranno testarlo con rifiuti generici, verificando la sua efficacia e facilità d'uso. Grazie a RecAIcleBin, la raccolta differenziata dei rifiuti diventerà più semplice e accessibile a tutti, contribuendo così a preservare il nostro pianeta e affrontare la sfida dell'inquinamento.
#HarvestingMakerino
Faire: Rome
Maker: Bruno Luziatelli
With Makerino it is possible to quickly create IoT electronic projects and those connected to the network in general, such as:
-Smart agriculture systems
-Meteorological Stations
-Data acquisition and sending to the cloud
-Control of remote devices
-Low energy consumption IoT projects
ideal for:
-Students, Professors and Researchers
-Makers passionate about electronics and programming
-Schools, universities and training institutes.
The project of some makers of Officine Robotiche, in the framework of AssoInnovazione.
Robotic sorting plant – controlled by PLCs via WEBapp
Faire: Rome
Maker: Itis Paleocapa
The system, based on a Scorbot Er3 robotic arm and a Fishertechnik education kit, sorts different incoming materials by colour, weight ans size, thrugh different processes. The automation, controlled by S7-1200 PLCs, and supervised by a S7-1500 controller, is managed by an operator through an HMI display or through a webApp. It can be used to reach optimization and sustainability goals. The PLCs are able to manage a wide variety of information.
SEDIA ROTELLE SALISCALE PIEGHEVOLE ELETTR. BREVET.
Faire: Rome
Maker: ANDREA BELLI
A PROTOTYPE OF A FOLDING ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH A WHEEL
( PATENT EUROPEAN EP 3743290 U.S.A. US16961833 )
WHICH TRANSFORMS INTO A GEAR WHEN CLIMBING THE STAIRS, THE ADDRESSES ARE PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS AND PEOPLE THAT HELP THEM, A SMALL AND FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR THAT CAN BE EASILY FOLDED AND TRANSPORTED IN THE LUGGAGE RACK OF A CAR, EVEN WITH A SMALL ENGINE CAPACITY
Bracelet Maker — Robotics Toy Made With Girls In Mind
Faire: Rome
Maker: Haptic Synaptic
Bracelet Maker is a robotics toy with the aim of enhancing girls’ interest in coding and engineering through playing with friends. The toy’s unique patented knitting system is easy-to-use and suitable for children aged 8 and above, who can both gain new skills and engage their friends by using it. The design stimulates long-term use and learning through variation and repetition. In mastering the basics of mechanics and coding through playing, girls are given a foundation for an ongoing interest in STEM, ideally resulting in increased women’s participation in tech.
MaCh3D Material Testing (r)Evolution
Faire: Rome
Maker: MaCh3D
For those transforming raw materials into final products and for materials developers, MaCh3D is a Smart Material Testing platform made of an innovative hardware allowing an easier, safer and faster testing procedure, and a cloud platform for material intelligence, enhanced by AI for processes control and materials and processes optimization.
Smart Material Testing directly at manufacturing floor will accelerate materials innovation and grow trust in new materials and applications.
MaCh3D, (r)Evolution in Material Testing!
Elliptical – wireless design speaker
Faire: Rome
Maker: Dario Colozza
With more than 25 years of experience in the field of music production, acoustics and sound engineering, Elliptical represents the tribute in the creation of products for audio reproduction extremely accurate both in their design and in the audio resulting from the long experience gained in the field.
Sinuous and innovative shapes, cutting-edge materials and production technologies, attention to detail and craftsmanship are fused together to produce unique limited edition pieces that focus on sound, design and craftsmanship.
We produced Limited Edition Design speaker, entirely designed, engineered and produced in Italy, with Wi Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, that provides elegance and design to every part of the house and can also moves with you, thanks to its portability.
More than 5 years of development in our R&D laboratories to find the best shape and proportions to concentrate all the quality of the Elliptical experience in such a small space, to offer you a refined and unique musical enjoyment. Play music, radio, audiobooks and more from all your favorite services and take the sound from room to room or wherever you want, even outdoors.
The total absence of cables makes the aesthetic aspect of Alpha One extremely elegant. Control Alpha One easily with the app, when connected to Wi-Fi, and switch to Bluetooth® when you leave. For multi-room listening, add more Elliptical speakers throughout your home. All system components connect to each other via Wi-Fi.
Immerse yourself in an extremely wide sound field of deep bass and defined treble wherever you want to listen inside your home and outdoors.
Get the full Elliptical experience at home via Wi-Fi, even for multi-speaker connections, and switch to Bluetooth when you go out.
Elliptical is our tribute to music and beauty.
We are based in Rome, Italy.
PuroSole Sistemi Solari a radiazione diretta
Faire: Rome
Maker: Digitarch Farm srl
Heliostats are devices that reflect the sun's rays onto a fixed target. They use motorized reflecting surfaces that automatically follow the trajectory of the Sun. Today they are used only in large plants for the production of electricity with reflecting surfaces of hundreds of square meters and millionaire investments (such as the Archimede thermodynamic plant by Carlo Rubbia). But we think that a heliostat can also be used for other purposes, such as: lighting environments where the sun does not reach, cooking food, water pasteurization, etc. and without the need to use any type of energy other than solar radiation. We have therefore studied and created a simple, cheap and easy to use heliostat. The study and creation of the first prototypes required several years and involved considerable economic resources. A medium-sized coffee roasting plant (30 kg/hour) was also built. The plant, the Hw/Sw projects, the patents, the prototypes, were brought by the partners supplied to the new Start Up Digitarch Farm which will develop the production and commercial process using the already registered PuroSole brand.
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin
Faire: Rome
Home: Rome, Italy
Embarking on a remarkable journey of innovation and cultural heritage preservation, 3DiTALY, Italy’s leading 3D printing organization set in Rome, is revolutionizing the restoration and replication of Guarnieri’s iconic ‘Il Cannone di Paganini’ violin. With cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing techniques, this groundbreaking project ensures the enduring legacy of this legendary instrument, exemplifying the fusion of artistry, technology, and historical significance. In collaboration with the esteemed Genova Municipality, the project showcases the harmonious blend of tradition and state-of-the-art capabilities,
