Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
Projects
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InnovationGym con Fondazione Mondo Digitale
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione Mondo Digitale
Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS (FMD) works for an inclusive knowledge society by combining innovation, education, inclusion and core values. We have opened several Innovation Gyms in Italy: a physical-virtual environment for innovation and education for life. It is a gym for experiential learning and the practice of innovation in all its expressions: technological, social and civic innovation. At the booth we will show the main activities aimed at young people and their families: robotics, coding, digital making, media art, VR-AR.
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.
RoboButts by Project40
Faire: Rome
Maker: Denis Oliviero
RoboButts is a robot equipped with a robotic arm whose purpose is to collect butts. What we are presenting is the first working prototype of a project whose purpose is to be implanted in urban cleaning systems. Normally it takes about 30 years to dispel a stub but with our project we want to intervene immediately on this phenomenon. The robot is now controlled with the PC's keyboard but we are working on an AI to detect the cigarette butts and to make the robot completely autonomous
Linea di Semina Automatica
Faire: Rome
Maker: I.T.I.S Don Giuseppe Morosini
Our project consists in an automatic seeding line which aims to be an example of 4.0 Industry and sustainable development. For this reason the machine has been built using recycled materials in order to minimize the production costs and the environmental impact. The project includes electrical/plant engineering, electro-pneumatic and mechanical designs, all managed by a PLC and an Arduino board for the acquisition of analog values with the possibility to view everything from an HMI (Human Machine Interface).
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
POT Il potabilometro – The potablity meter
Faire: Rome
Maker: I.I.S.Piazza Resistenza
POT is an instrument contained within a small case, a feature that makes it easily transportable. It is capable of measuring, thanks to three specific probes, temperature, pH and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in the water. The probe data is analyzed by an Arduino board and is shown on an LCD display. Under different conditions, it is also turns on 4 LEDs.
POT is an innovative and extremely useful tool: it can be taken anywhere thanks to its small size and it has a battery inside so it doesn’t need external power supplies.
Just turn it on, put the probes in the water and you're done!
Wherever you want to know if the water is drinkable or not, POT is ready, easy to use, clear and fast.
PASSEGGINO SALISCALE ELETTRICO BREVETTATO
Faire: Rome
Maker: ANDREA BELLI
A PATENTED PROTOTYPE ELECTRIC STAIR CLIMBER PUSHCHAIR CAPABLE OF MANUALLY OR ELECTRICLY PROCESSING AND ELECTRICALLY CLIMBING STAIRS
THIS PUSHCHAIR IS EQUIPPED WITH A PATENTED WHEEL THAT HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF CLIMBING THE STAIRS ELECTRICALLY
(EUROPEAN PATENT EP3743290, U.S.A. PATENT US16961833)
THIS PUSHCHAIR IS INTENDED FOR ALL THOSE FAMILIES THAT NEED TO HAVE A DEVICE OF THE KIND BECAUSE THEY MAY NOT HAVE AN ELEVATOR IN THEIR BUILDING
PARKINSON DETECTOR: intelligenza artificiale e medicina
Faire: Rome
Maker: I.T.I. OMAR Novara
Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are increasingly being used in medical diagnosis. Parkinson Detector is an Artificial Intelligence system capable of recognizing the typical motor impairments of Parkinson's disease. In particular, it identifies abnormalities in the oscillation of the upper limbs, such as symmetry and amplitude, which are currently of interest to clinicians as possible early indicators of the disease. The markerless system is non-invasive for the patient and easy to use, consisting of a PC, two cameras, and two specifically developed AI software.
CARRELLO SALISCALE ELETTRICO BREVETTATO
Faire: Rome
Maker: ANDREA BELLI
A PATENTED PROTOTYPE ELECTRIC STAIR CLIMBER CAPABLE OF MANUALLY OR ELECTRICLY ADVANCING AND ELECTRICALLY CLIMBING STAIRS
THIS TROLLEY IS EQUIPPED WITH A PATENTED WHEEL CAPABLE OF CLIMB STAIRS
(EUROPEAN PATENT EP3743290, U.S.A. US169621833)
KEEPING THE POSSIBILITY OF CLIMBING THE STAIRS ELECTRICALLY
THIS TROLLEY IS INTENDED FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO USE TROLLEYS FOR WORK AND WHO NEED TO HAVE A DEVICE THAT CARRIES HEAVY OBJECTS AND HAS TO CLIMB STAIRS
IMAGINE YOU HAVE TO CLIMB A RAMP UP AND THEN ALSO STEPS FORWARD OR BACK
THIS CARRIAGE CAN DO ALL OF THEM, IT CAN WALK FORWARD OR BACK ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY
AND CAN CLIMB THE STAIRS ELECTRICALLY
HoPE – Hands on Physics Experience
Faire: Rome
Maker: INFN - Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
Assistive technology, music and robotics, applications of physics, electronics and computer science: with the HoPE project, male and female students realise STEAM projects of their own design in groups.
The working method is that of collaborative learning and peer education under the guidance of more experienced high school students or university students from the University of Ferrara or MIT, creating high-tech devices with which one can interact directly and that can also inspire other students and makers with their creativity and skills.
Pollen Sprayer
Faire: Rome
Maker: IISS “Ven. Ignazio Capizzi” - Bronte ( CT)
The Pollen Sprayer is a particular electronic tank, equipped with nebulizers, which allows you to carry out the artificial pollination of plants with the aid of a drone. Designed for the pistachio plant, it can be used for any fruit tree in order to improve fruit setting and increase production. What makes the Pollen Sprayer unique is the fact that it can be adapted to any drone. In fact, given the high cost, the purchase of specific agricultural drones is not accessible to everyone.
Arlok – Simple Arduino 3D Printed Robot
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pizza Robotics
Arlok is a simple educational (STEM) Robot based on Arduino Uno with parts printed in 3D and all easy-available components. 3D-printed parts are big, easy to manipulate and can be printed even by cheap 3D-printers. Arlok is highly customizable: there are a lot of printable parts allowing you to make your unique robot. There are some programming examples that will make this robot moving around avoiding obstacles, following a line on the floor or let you control it using your cellphone with Android app. All source codes, STLs and instructions are provided on the Github repository.
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.
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.
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.
CARRELLO SPESA SALISCALE ELETTRICO BREVETTATO
Faire: Rome
Maker: ANDREA BELLI
AN ELECTRIC STAIR CLIMB SHOPPING TROLLEY PROTOTYPE ABLE TO MOVE MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY AND CLIMB THE STAIRS ENTIRELY HOME BUILT WITH WOOD AND 3D PRINTED DETAILS, EQUIPPED WITH A WHEEL THAT BECOME A GEAR FOR CLIMB STAIRS
(EUROPEAN PATENT EP3743290, U.S. PATENT US16961833)
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.
C-Eyes
Faire: Rome
Maker: IT Archimede
C-Eyes is an innovative assistive technology designed to empower visually impaired individuals. Through the use of artificial intelligence and computer vision, C-Eyes captures real-time images and converts them into detailed audio descriptions, essentially enabling users to 'see' through hearing. Our device comes in two models. The 'Pro' model integrates a personal AI assistant powered by OpenAI GPT-4, providing advanced functionality and interactive voice recognition. The 'Lite' model, an economical and lightweight alternative, focuses on core functions of scene recognition and audio synthesis. Both models serve our mission to enhance independence, safety, and quality of life for visually impaired individuals. C-Eyes demonstrates the transformative potential of AI technology in tackling societal challenges and promoting inclusivity.
Smart Dumbbells
Faire: Rome
Maker: Istituto Tecnico Economico e Tecnologico "M. Rapisardi - L. Da Vinci"
Our primary goal is to allow people to work out daily whenever and wherever they want, for the first time combining the world of fitness with that of fun and entertainment. The product consists of two smart gym dumbbells that interface with a videogame, in which there is a virtual avatar that has to be kept healthy and that can customized by the user through the execution of exercises and special daily missions.
CARRIOLA SALISCALE ELETTRICA BREVETTATA
Faire: Rome
Maker: ANDREA BELLI
A PROTOTYPE OF A PATENTED ELECTRIC STAIRCASE WHEELBARROW CAPABLE OF MOVING MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY AND CLIMBING STAIRS ENTIRELY HOME-BUILT WITH WOOD AND 3D PRINTED DETAILS
( SPECIAL WHEEL EUROPEAN PATENT EP3743290 U.S.A. US16961833 )
Innovative buoyancy elements for snorkeling, scuba diving and deep sea applications
Faire: Rome
Maker: Rainer Kuth
Problem: During scuba diving and other deep sea / underwater applications common tools like lamps, cameras, knifes, fins, masks, etc. sink fast when accidentally lost, because their density is higher than water. Sportive divers with deep-licenses can dive up to 40m for a short time and tech divers for app. 100m after complex preparation of highly sophisticated equipment and training. Loss of tools is frequent, expensive and dangerous, because sea is deeper than that at most places.
Challenge: Manufacturing buoyancy elements
+ with a density significantly less than water
+ while these shall withstand high hydraulic pressure
+ while the buoyancy force should be exactly defined and independent of depth
is not trivial.
Solution: 3d printing / additive manufacturing using special parameters upon printing and optionally with hybrid processes support making buoyancy elements with individual shape and buoyancy force. With such e.g. a loss of a mask with individual glasses for 1000€ is avoided: the mask will slowly rise to the water surface for save and easy recovery. Making such buoyancy elements is possible with a 3d printer for less than 500€, a free 3d construction software and a free slicing software using special parameters.
Contribution:
I will show on the booth:
+ Free design software for buoyancy elements
+ Free slicing software
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V-RAPTOR monopattino trazione integrale per l’off road
Faire: Rome
Maker: RETE e-Mobility - RETE DI SCUOLE PER LA MOBILITA' SOSTENIBILE NELL DIDATTICA
The electric scooter is characterized by a choice of materials such as aluminum and steel, which guarantee sturdiness, maneuverability and sustainability. Its structure allows easy replacement of components in case of need. The students integrated adjustable suspension to ensure a comfortable ride. It is powered by two high-efficiency 350 W electric motors. The students used knowledge of electronics to implement an advanced control, which allows speed and acceleration to be regulated precisely and safely. The scooter will be equipped with a kinetic energy recovery system during braking.
Carbonium – LISA
Faire: Rome
Maker: Carbonium
LISA is a museum video guide in sign language, a device that allows deaf visitors to take advantage of the otherwise inaccessible insights of audio guides, using artificial intelligence algorithms to recognize works of art. LISA is an open source project, and is intended to be easily configurable and adaptable to individual museums.
BR – Un bracciale per controllare il mondo
Faire: Rome
Maker: Agnello Pepe
IL BR is a simple wearable device that allows you to control your PC and beyond by simply moving a hand. The device recognizes the acceleration produced by movement and compares it with user-selected and fully customizable "trigger" values, so as to simulate pressing a key on the keyboard, to control various aspects of your PC, to scroll through a presentation smoothly and much more. Thanks to the Internet connection, the BR can connect to very distant devices (such as drones, radio-controlled cars and much more) and control them remotely thanks to the acceleration produced by the user. The presence of a rechargeable battery allows uninterrupted use for over 4 hours. The case like the strap are totally 3D printed so as to be light and suitable for any user. The BR is supported by a PC interface that allows you to fully customize any aspect of the device. Like “trigger” accelerations, simulated keystrokes and much more. Furthermore, once the interface is closed after connecting the device, the BR will continue to work in the background allowing for simple and fluid use.
