Corinne Okada Takara: Bringing Biology and Sustainable Materials Into Youth Makerspaces
Part science lab, part artistic experiment, part eye-opening experience with the natural world, Takara’s homebrew makerspace brings biodesign to eager students.
Biohacking
The latest DIY ideas, experiments and demonstrations in health science including at-home diagnostics and healing.
Watch These Makers Transform a Wheelchair into an Interactive Bumblebee Costume
Central Florida Maker groups use their diverse skills to create an interactive Bumblebee costume in only 3 weeks for a Magic Wheelchair recipient.
Using Ubiquitous Tech To Assist The Visually Impaired
With our functional prototype, our team was proud to win the Semifinalist round of the Google-sponsored 2018 China-US Young Makers Competition
Dad’s DIY Projects Serve As Perfect Cerebral Palsy Therapy
creating fun and interesting new systems for therapy have drastically improved Julian’s situation
Bionic Nerf Artillery Replaces Prosthetic Hand
Who says that fancy technology and prosthetic arms always have to be practical? A Nerf gun bionic arm seems like a perfect idea.
How To Modify A Playstation Controller For Muscular Dystrophy
I’ve been doing these game controller modifications, to make gaming easier for people who have physical disabilities, for a few years now. Over that time, I’ve come up with a method that is quick, relatively easy, fully functional, but a bit ugly. The most common complaint I get is that people can’t “click” the thumbsticks. […]
Investigating the Bridge Between Engineering and Art with Sara Hendren
Sara Hendren’s work challenges our assumptions of what normal is—in engineering, design, bodies, and minds.
