Robotics

Making a robot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s the perfect combination of creativity, engineering and problem solving. However, if you’re just getting started in robotics, it can also be overwhelming. To make things easier for those who are just starting out, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help makers bring robots to life! From the basics of assembling your robot to software implementation, these pointers will give you everything you need to get started on your robotic adventure!

Edible Innovations: Meet Barbot, an Open Source Cocktail Maker

Edible Innovations: Meet Barbot, an Open Source Cocktail Maker

By Chiara Cecchini

Chiara Cecchini

Chiara is fascinated by food as a means to impact bodies, minds, and environment. She has studied international business in three different countries, and is an alumni of the Food Innovation Program and US Director at the Future Food Institute.

Based in California, she is also a Research Scholar at Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, working on building the first comprehensive Internet of Food to enable food care through food systems semantics. She is a selected member of Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation, a Research Affiliate at Institute For The Future, Board Member at Maker Faire and selected member of the Global Shapers, a young global network of innovators promoted by the World Economic Forum.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and impact investing, and aims to leave her mark on society.

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Barbot is reshaping the way people drink. This robot responds to its user commands and mixes and serves cocktails.

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12 Young Makers to Watch at Boston Mini Maker Faire

By Ivy Bardaglio

Ivy Bardaglio

Ivy Bardaglio is part of the Maker Faire team at Boston Children’s Museum. She loves to do big, messy projects with kids and families. Outside of work, she is an avid puzzler, bookworm, and recycler.

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By Leah Swinson

Leah Swinson

Leah Swinson was a STEAM Specialist at Boston Children's Museum until September 2017. At BCM, she enjoyed creating colorful, collaborative art and science activities. She is a graduate of Connecticut College and the last thing she made was coffee.

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Boston Mini Maker Faire is coming up on September 17th. Check out these 12 young makers that will be exhibiting at the faire.

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A Two-Ton Turbo Diesel Hexapod Will Roam Maker Faire Hannover

A Two-Ton Turbo Diesel Hexapod Will Roam Maker Faire Hannover

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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At Maker Faire Hannover, you could be walking along, checking out the sights, and be approached by the largest hexapod robot in the world.

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Maker Pro News: Adam Savage Meets Jack White, Growing a Tote Bag Empire, and More

Maker Pro News: Adam Savage Meets Jack White, Growing a Tote Bag Empire, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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Check out Adam Savage geeking out about vinyl making, Shujan Bertrand craft custom tote bags, and more maker pros from around the world.

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Maker Faire Beijing 2017 in Pictures

Maker Faire Beijing 2017 in Pictures

By Sabrina Merlo

Sabrina Merlo

Sabrina is the Maker Faire Program Director. She works on stage content for the flagship fairs (Bay Area & New York), and also runs Maker Faire's global licensing program for locally and independently produced Maker Faires. She also co-creates the East Bay Mini Maker Faire in her town, Oakland, CA.

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Projects, from delivery drones to workbench machine tools, engaged thousands of visitors this past weekend at Maker Faire Beijing.

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Maker Faire Beijing 2017 Focuses on the Evolution of the Maker Movement

Maker Faire Beijing 2017 Focuses on the Evolution of the Maker Movement

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Now in its third year, Maker Faire Beijing, with its expanded offerings and focus on interactivity, promises to be the best iteration yet.

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Weekend Watch: The Madcap Robot World of Junie Genius

Weekend Watch: The Madcap Robot World of Junie Genius

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Teen maker Junie Genius attempts to solve problems with crazy robot creations.

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