As much as the headlines like to focus on 3D printing, robots, and new manufacturing companies, there’s actually a more important trend happening in the maker movement: accessibility. Even (and especially) if you don’t consider yourself a maker or tinkerer.
The tools and services are evolving at a breakneck pace, becoming both cheaper and easier to use. It’s an arms race to see who can create the most accessible, affordable ways to help you build whatever you can imagine! The big winner in this fierce competition is you, the new maker.
Getting involved has never been easier. And a lot can happen in just a few years. For instance, here’s myย first Zero to Maker postย from two years ago. Fast forward to next week at World Maker Faire where we’ll be demoing theย newest version of OpenROV, an underwater robot I helped build with hundreds of other citizen ocean explorers.
If you want to hear more about theย Zero to Makerย process, including ideas and advice on how to bring your own project into the world, check outย the bookย and stop by the Maker Faire Innovation Stage Sundayย at 12:30pm.
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