Guide to Boards 2026: No Computer Required
Microcontrollers and single board computers continue to get better as 2026 barrels toward us with more power and more capabilities that are perfect for amping up your next build.
Artificial Intelligence
The Creative Potential For AI in Education
In this episode of Make:cast, Dale Dougherty is joined by Ken Kahn, author of ‘The Learner’s Apprentice: AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity,’ and Sylvia Martinez, co-author of ‘Invent to Learn.’ Ken discusses his experience in AI from his high school days to MIT’s AI Lab and his journey into integrating AI into children’s programming tools. Sylvia sheds light on the importance of empowering children with modern tools and technology. The discussion centers on creative uses of AI in education, including creating web apps and historical dialogues using chatbots, personalized learning, and the impact of AI in the classroom. This insightful conversation aims to inspire educators, parents, and students to adopt AI creatively and constructively.
Kind Humanoid – Robot Friends by Christoph Kohstall
Humanoid robots are tremendously challenging, hopelessly expensive, and underwhelming. And Christoph Kohstall is changing that with Kind Robot.
The Art of Surveillance: Exposed by Dries Depoorter
Provocative tech artist Dries Depoorter exposes the many ways you’re being watched.
Can I Use AI To Make Models For 3D Printing?
Kind of. Text-to-3D-model generators are here, but not optimized for printing
Boards Guide 2024: Boards Are Back
From Make: Vol. 87: New evolutions in dev boards make this a metamorphic period for Makers.
AI Robots for Kids
This episode features an interview with the authors of a new book from Make: titled “AI Robots” which includes Reade Richard, Andy Forest, Brenda Shivanandan and Denzel Edwards. The book teaches kids how to build AI-powered projects using hands-on activities and coding. Each project has four different sections that include the physical build, electronics, coding […]