Innovation and Tradition Blend at the First Beijing Mini Maker Faire
Exhibits at the Beijing Mini Maker Faire blend traditional Chinese handicrafts and the latest in technological innovation.
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Makeblock: A Construction Set for the 21st Century
Makeblock founder, Jasen Wang, talks about the growing role of the Maker Movement in China.
Animatronic Chinese Lion Puts Robotic Spin on Traditional Dance
This large robotic lion dances at a Chinese trade show. It was built by Russell Cameron of DAGU Electronics.
How Maker Faire Found Its Way to Shenzhen
In 2010, China’s first makerspace, XinCheJian (which means “new workshop”), opened its doors in Shanghai. A year later, the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission proposed the Chinese Makerspace Initiative, where the government would fund the building of 100 “Innovation Houses,” each at least roughly 328 square feet and equipped with lathes, saws, drills, milling machines, […]
Chinese Terracotta Army Made From Pizza Dough
Food artist Annabel de Vetten undertook the monumental task of recreating China’s Terracotta Army in pizza dough to commemorate the opening of the 500th Pizza Express in restaurant in Beijing.
Extreme Fashion and Dancing Robots at Maker Faire Shenzen
Maker Faire Shenzhen concluded on April 7, making Shenzhen the seventh city in the world to host a Featured Maker Faire.
Open Source Vehicles and Dancing Robots at Maker Faire Shenzhen
Maker Faire Shenzhen is bringing a whole new show to China’s industrial city.