Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
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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.
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.
Embodied AI Agent with a real robotic platform
Faire: Rome
Maker: Machine Learning Reply
The talk will focus on a real implementation of Embodied AI agent. We will start with an overview of the Machine Learning models covered within Reply R&D, therefore DinoV2 for Object Detection (https://dinov2.metademolab.com/), PALM (https://palm-e.github.io/ ) as a starting point for VLMs (Visual Language Models) and be able to generalize a large number of tasks that require multimodal input (both with images and text). We will then move on to a focus on a robotic agent such as SPOT by Boston Dynamics, therefore its architecture, the potential of this agent and the sensors present in stock. From here we will have the basis to move on to an implementation of Embodied AI Agents controlled completely with voice in natural language. We will show an orchestrator who, by receiving voice commands in natural language as input, will be able to control a robotic agent such as SPOT by Boston Dynamics and use the Machine Learning models necessary to complete the individual tasks within the episode initiated by the user. We will then show current developments in the way related to the use of Visual Language Models, such as RT-2(https://robotics-transformer2.github.io/) for robotic agents and LINGO-1(https://wayve.ai/ ) for autonomous driving.
SmartBreak
Faire: Rome
Maker: IISS "COLAMONICO-CHIARULLI"
SmartBreak - Order at the School Bar with a Click! Simplify and optimize the ordering process at school bars with SmartBreak. This intuitive web app allows students to place their orders directly from their smartphones, providing a seamless experience. With automated daily order lists and detailed statistics, SmartBreak streamlines operations for students, bar staff, and administrators, saving time and reducing errors. Customizable for any school, SmartBreak makes school bar management efficient.
LAGOrà
Faire: Rome
Maker: IIS Galilei Artiglio
The LAGOrà project aims to make students passionate about science and technology starting from problems close to them and making them active protagonists of the monitoring process. In fact, the boys built instruments (control units for detecting atmospheric pollutants, pH meters, phreatimeters, handcrafted microscopes) to evaluate the state of health of Massaciuccoli Lake, and contributed to producing solutions and fundamental data for setting up campaigns of environmental remediation aimed at raising awareness among citizens and institutions, establishing a vicious circle of collaboration, citizen science and good practices.
Via Vai, gioco educativo per la motricità fine.
Faire: Rome
Maker: Daniel Bertollo
Our project consists of an educational game that teaches various topics including domestic and wild animals, fruit and vegetables, recycling and other topics that can evolve based on the age of the little user, that in the meantime, does practice with fine motor skills. Teaching them a useful movement to then be able to write and draw.
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
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.
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.
Future Makers 4 Sustainability
Faire: Rome
Maker: Cooperativa sociale a r.l. Impresa Sociale
A sustainable society is made up of many ingredients: inclusion, technology, health, research, rights and clean energy. Education, awareness, exchange between generations are the red threads that link them and make them interact. This is a place that wants to convey a new concept of sustainability: from environmental to social, up to correct lifestyles and a correct cultural approach. In this logic, all these elements are fundamental for thinking the future. Future without the protection of the rights of the world and of people cannot exist and there cannot be a sustainable world without innovation and technology.
This is the mission of Future Makers 4 Sustainability at Maker Faire: to bring builders of the future together to give hope and tools to those of tomorrow.
Time4child, ENEA, World Food Programme, CNR, Arci Solidarietà, Sea Shepherd, Jane Goodall Foundation. Together with 6 laboratories to imagine a just future.
#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.
3D Flakes Printing: stampiamo un futuro sostenibile, con materiali riciclabili!
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione ITS D.E.Mo.S. Academy
Our project aims to revolutionize 3D printing with an affordable and eco-friendly printer using post-consumer PET and PP flakes or granules. It addresses cost, filament management, and material sustainability challenges, enabling customized and sustainable product creation. The low-cost, sustainable 3D printer will impact education, industry, and sustainability efforts. It targets students, instructors, entrepreneurs, and sustainability enthusiasts, reducing 3D printing costs, promoting material recycling, and fostering innovation while minimizing plastic waste. Maker Faire Rome participation allows us to share our vision, connect with stakeholders, and demonstrate our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our presence contributes to advancing accessibility and sustainability in 3D printing.
Quadriuvium Game S.r.l.
Faire: Rome
Maker: Quadrivium Game S.r.l.
Quadrivium - Paths of History is a puzzle-game with investigative elements, developed for PC, which allows players to investigate, impersonate different historical characters, and find information that permits them to solve the mystery related to the disappearance of one of the main characters of the game.
Ukraine Steampunk handmade jewelry from watches
Faire: Rome
Maker: Iryna Proskurina
Welcome to the world of Steampunk from the IrenFox SteamPunk workshop! One of the first Steampunk workshops in Ukraine with the widest range of jewelry in this direction. All items are handcrafted from genuine watch movements. Jewelry is created in small collections from watches that cannot be repaired. Some models cannot be replicated and are truly exclusive. All products are packed in a good branded eco box. Each product is filled with the spirit of the era of steam engines and elements of science fiction. You will find a wide selection of pendants, brooches, earrings, cufflinks and so on.
IL FENOMENO DEL PADEL
Faire: Rome
Maker: FORGIAFER SRL - ITALIAN PADEL
Forgiafer produces what can be defined as the best padel courts on the market and offers 10 years of warranty: since the beginning of the activity in 2016, it has installed more than 2500 courts in over 20 countries. The goal for the next two years is to distribute 65% of the achievements on the foreign market, while already in 2022 the company will reach an annual production capacity of 1500 courts. From 2018 the products are CE certified according to EN 1090-1, recalled by NCT 2018 and Legislative Decree 106/2017 in compliance with EU Regulation No. 305/2011. The CE marking, which is mandatory in Europe, represents a focus on safety and provides a number of additional benefits for customers. With the adaptation of the structures to the NCT 2018, the Padel courts installed in Italy must ensure resistance to wind thrust over 100 km/h. The glasses of the court are tempered 12mm or laminated and have a thickness of 6 + 6 mm with plastic interlayer, which implies greater resistance, greater rebound and greater safety during play. The structure, finally, made with increased thicknesses, is completely galvanized, the welds are anti-corrosion and the painting is carried out in powder, improving the abrasion resistance and the durability of the product over time.
Un gioco innovativo per l’apprendimento dei più piccoli e non solo
Faire: Rome
Maker: Stefano Del Bufalo
Learning game based on Arduino Nano v3, RFID and MP3 module to listen and learn an infinite amount of concepts by simply changing the RFID cards. the device lends itself to multiple expansions and improvements in all directions: game, culture, nature, history, etc.
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.
Immersive Cube Experience
Faire: Rome
Maker: EY
The "Immersive Cube" is a three-dimensional environment that offers an immersive experience by projecting content, images and videos onto all the inner surfaces of the cube. In addition, it will be possible to further immerse oneself in virtual reality by using VR and AR headset, allowing the user to interact with objects and digital spaces.
In detail, the experience will be divided into three different use cases:
- TEA Research lab, which will allow the user to learn about genome editing projects for stronger, climate-resilient plants
- Malteria Brewery Virtual Tour, where the user will be able to explore the secrets of the malt house, interact with themed objects and discover the traceability function of the beer in bottle
- Sensorial Tour; here, users will be able to test themselves, trying to associate the right type of oil with the aroma perceived inside the Cube.
What the three experiences have in common is a new way of conveying information and learning notions that are often complex (such as neuroscience or genome editing) or difficult to physically reach (such as visiting a malt house). This allows the public to learn more about the products they are going to buy, and be more aware of new scientific discoveries useful in underlining concepts such as made in Italy, food sovereignty and sustainability.
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.
Piaccadino^2 – titolatore automatico per alimenti
Faire: Rome
Maker: Università degli Studi della Tuscia
Piaccadino^2 is an affordable automatic titrator for analyzing organic acids in plant tissues. It uses Arduino, a pH probe, a thermoresistor, and a stepper motor. Improvements include enhanced precision, wireless connectivity, and Python programmability. Suitable for research and education, it offers a low-cost and customizable solution for more accurate and reproducible titrations.
Medical procedures on virtual patients.
Faire: Rome
Maker: VETRO (Virtual Experience with Tactile RObotics)
The project proposes an innovative interaction between physical and virtual reality using Weart's touchDIVER and the Oculus Rift S visor. The operator uses the touchDIVER and the visor to immerse himself in the virtual environment. A robotic hand replicates the movements of the physical hand, allowing interaction with virtual objects, including a CT-reconstructed abdominal section. The touchDIVER provides haptic feedback of force, temperature and texture. The aim is to offer an innovative medical simulation experience for surgeons, doctors and students, facilitating practice and learning.
VRAILEXIA – Think outside the box
Faire: Rome
Maker: Università degli Studi della Tuscia
VRAILEXIA aims at realizing innovative tools and services for supporting academic studies of students with dyslexia. BESPECIAL platform, thanks to the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, can be used by students with dyslexia to improve the learning methodologies, guaranteeing an inclusive learning environment. Moreover, a virtual reality scenario has been developed to improve the awareness of teachers and community on dyslexia through empathy. Finally, REASY, an application for smartphone, tablet and PC, allows to digitalize studying materials, making them accessible and editable according to the needs of each student.
Contenitore Unico di Identita Digitale
Faire: Rome
Maker: One Network Technology S.r.l.
Idea
One Network Technology is an Italian company that is dedicated to the interactive promotion of Italian products in the world, through eco-sustainable initiatives, with the mission of offering innovative solutions based on the simplest form of business digitalization: Augmented Reality, 3D technology and NFC sharing. Our unique product aims to optimize the economic results of companies, while safeguarding the environmental heritage.
Our mission is to offer an innovative and unique solution for the digitalization of SMEs that integrates Augmented Reality, 3D technology and NFC (Near Field Communication) sharing, which can transform the user experience forever.
Innovative Purpose With our technology, we can create virtual objects and interactive communications, using Augmented Reality to insert them into the real context and make the experience more engaging and immersive thanks to 3D vision. NFC allows digital transfer of information and product certifications in a simple and secure way. This technology can be applied to various purposes, such as content sharing, promotion of personal activities or updating of points of sale. Our solution represents a new way of interacting with the surrounding world, which stimulates interest in specific areas or products and improves the user experience.
Board: Project Manager 1 Web Developer 1 Senior Developer 1 Copywriter 1 Communication Manager 1 President of the Study Center 1 Graphic and Videomaker Team 4 Communication Consultants Team Certified by our Study Center 17 Secretariat 2 Our company is driven by innovation and the evolution of communication. We believe that our true value is what you can appreciate in person. For this reason, we do not consider it relevant to communicate to you the identity of our team, but rather to show you the result of our work. We thank you for your understanding.
Scaling Up To assess the market potential of our solution, we used the model that allows us to estimate the total demand, the reachable segment and the obtainable share for our product or service. In addition, we analyzed the following variables that influence our ability to penetrate the market and generate value: • Market need: the degree of need or desire that customers have for our solution and its differentiation from existing alternatives we have discovered that there is no company on the market that could be evaluated today as a true competitor. • Product-market fit: the level of adherence between the features and benefits of our solution and the needs and expectations of customers. • N° of active POCs: the number of proof of concept (Prof of Concept) that we have started with potential customers to demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of our solution was quite reduced as the product is easily adaptable to any type of product. • N° of converted POCs: the number of proof of concept that have turned into contracts or actual orders from customers exceeds 90% of the value of proposals. • N° of active customers: we decided to give the opportunity to a small number of customers who were allowed to use our solution regularly and are satisfied with it, especially because we selected some particular products brought to market by small emerging companies as seen from presentation we sent. • N° of potential active customers: The number of potential customers who have expressed interest in our solution and are in contact with our sales group are unquantifiable since the product is an integral part of Bado’s Voucher 4.0
PADEL SMASH FUTURE powered by Padel Trend Expo
Faire: Rome
Maker: Padel Trend srl
PADEL SMASH FUTURE powered by Padel Trend Expo
