Vielfältige DIY-Projekte auf der Maker Faire digital

Hannover, 8. Juni 2021 — Die digitale Maker Faire Hannover am 18. Juni 2021 von 11 bis 16 Uhr bietet jede Menge Inspiration und neues Wissen aus der Maker-Community. Die Teilnahme ist nach vorheriger Registrierung kostenlos.

„Wir freuen uns über die große Resonanz. 90 Makerinnen und Maker haben sich angemeldet und stellen ihre spannenden Erfindungen oder Projekte vor und laden zum Wissensaustausch und Netzwerken ein“, erklärt Kristina Fischer, Projektleiterin der Maker Faire. “Damit können wir einen bunten Querschnitt der Maker-Szene abbilden.”

Einer der Maker ist Michael Schulz. Er stellt in einem der virtuellen Ausstellungsbereiche „Mickey’s Flightdeck“ vor, ein originalgetreues Boeing-737-800-Cockpit. Seine Leidenschaft für Flugsimulatoren teilt der Wedemärker mit 4200 Followern auf seinem YouTube-Kanal und nun auch auf der Maker Faire.

Der Stuttgarter Ingenieur Guido Burger präsentiert seine selbst gebaute CO2-Ampel, die über die Luftqualität in geschlossenen Räumen informiert. Das Bauen und Programmieren seiner DIY-Variante kann in unterschiedlichste Schulfächer integriert werden.

Johannes Střelka-Petz ist der Erfinder der einzigartigen Braille-Tastatur „Oskar“. „Oskar“ ist ein Open-Source-Programm, das mit acht Tasten funktioniert und es ermöglicht, viermal schneller und zweimal genauer zu schreiben als herkömmliche Tastaturen für sehbehinderte und blinde Menschen.  

Auch Teilnehmende und Gewinner*innen des Jugend-forscht-Wettbewerbs zeigen ihre Projekte auf der Maker Faire: Jennifer Schott, Schülerin des Marion-Dönhoff-Gymnasiums, stellt ein selbst konstruiertes Elektrolyse-Verfahren vor. Es gelang der Nienburgerin, eine Low-Cost-Anlage zur Gewinnung von Wasserstoff-Knallgas zu entwickeln. Caroline Musin, Amelie Aulinger und Georg Delp aus Rosenheim haben sich den Stomabeutel-Alarm ausgedacht. Dieser Alarm informiert Patient*innen oder die zuständigen Pfleger*innen rechtzeitig vor dem Überlaufen des Beutels.

Der Nonprofit-Verein selfm.aid betreibt die Skills Factory auf Samos in Griechenland und ist ebenfalls zu Gast auf der Maker Faire. Gegründet wurde die selfm.aid-Initiative von der aus Hochfelden in der Schweiz stammenden Sozialarbeiterin Julia Minder und dem gelernten Maurer Simon Bader.

Welchen Zweck muss Kleidung in unserer hoch-digitalisierten Welt erfüllen? Dieser Frage gehen Fashion-Designerin Nicole Scheller und Informatiker Marcel Göbe vom Leipziger Fashion Label nach, sie präsentieren eine technisch orientierte Modekollektion, die die Privatsphäre der Träger*innen schützen soll.

Weitere Maker sind unter anderem Michael Hack, der die Online-Veranstaltung für den Launch der „The German Kurbelkiste“ nutzt, und das IANUS Peace Lab, das Strategien für ein friedliches Miteinander entwickelt hat.  Darüber hinaus stellt die Make-Redaktion spannende Projekte aus dem Magazin vor und ist über den Live-Chat für alle Maker und die, die es werden wollen, ansprechbar. Coole, überzeugende DIY-Ideen bekommen hier die Chance auf Veröffentlichung und sollen andere inspirieren.

Informationen zu Ausstellenden, Projekten und dem weiteren Programm gibt es unter https://maker-faire.de/hannover/

Interessierte können sich hier kostenlos registrieren.

GinoBot by Engino – Base model with Gripper

Today I built the base model with a gripper and sent my feedback to the developers. It’s already really great product but there are always things to tweak or make better. Do not miss to support it on Kickstarter!

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World’s Largest Robotics Competition Returns: Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation to Host Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship 2021

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit and VEX Robotics, is back to showcase the incredible talent and skill of a range of student competitors by hosting the first-ever Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship May 17-29, 2021. Leveraging the REC Foundation’s Live Remote Tournament interface, teams from around the world will be able to compete in real-time tournaments or live skills matches to be crowned champions.

During the live remote event, students in grades three through college will compete in timed, heart-pounding robotics competition matches with their custom-built robots. Like at past world championships, competitors will have the opportunity to see familiar faces, activities, and share the excitement of the event.



To ensure the safety of its robotics community due to the pandemic, this unique event will adapt to a virtual format. Typically, the annual VEX Robotics World Championship attracts more than 30,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 70 nations.

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GinoBot, Inspiring Inventors of the Future with STEM Disciplines, Launches on Kickstarter

The all-in-one smart toy incorporates science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines with playtime, in a hands-on way. 

Astoria, New York – (May 3, 2021) Keeping children entertained and engaged in today’s tech-driven world is now easier with GinoBot. The tool that implements a fun, hands-on experiencewith unlimited expansion potential for learning STEM disciplines, computational thinking, and digital literacy is launching on Kickstarter today.


GinoBot seamlessly blends playtime with advanced learning to sharpen a child’s mind for the future. From plug-and-play robot to high-end coding and electronics, the progression of skills with GinoBot is unlimited. Children ages 6+ can build simple or complex models with GinoBot’s scalable, and compatible design.
It features KEIRO software for block-based programming, which is compatible with a PC (Windows, Linux, MAC OS) and smart devices (Google Play, Apple Store). GinoBot has Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, as well as a micro USB connector. It can also connect with 3rd party hardware like Arduino, Microbit and Raspberry Pi, among others.

Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM toys are the future. GinoBot is a solution for children to learn 21st century skills that lets them playfully learn how to code, design, build, and rebuild models quickly, no matter their age or learning style. 

“Children are our future and we believe they are all gifted with the power to perform astonishing technological feats,” said Costas Sisamos, founder and CEO of Engino. “As STEM learning principles become more prominent in our children’s curriculum, GinoBot is a great learning tool that will keep young minds hungry to explore, design and create enabling them to experience the limitless thrill of scientific discovery.” 

GinoBot is a great way to invest in your child’s imagination and expand their creativity. To pre-order, visit pr.go2.fund/ginobot.

About Engino 

Engino is a toy manufacturer that specializes in construction toys and smart educational toys, and have been at the vanguard of the STEM education movement for the past 15 years. A few years ago, Engino joined the robotics market and started developing programmable robots. These robots are supported with an extensive curriculum so children can learn the digital-side of thinking and how to do programming, coding, and more. For more information, visit https://www.engino.com/.

Kids learn coding with the new Sparklekits

What is Sparklekits?
Sparklekits is a STEM kit with a set of modular magnetic blocks & puzzles that promotes educational discovery through open-ended play and hands-on experience using advanced technology. It is extremely easy to assemble and super intuitive to use. It is a better and more fun STEM education tool that integrates building, learning, coding and play.

Advanced Design
Sparklekits breaks down complicated engineering into easy-to-assemble, functional magnetic modular blocks that children can use without using any cables, screws or tools. Kids can’t get it wrong, creating an environment that invites experimentation and creativity while building confidence.
These building blocks are infused with magical, seamless technology that allows kids to code, build, and explore at their own pace. Built-in games and challenges let kids between 5-12 learn through play, and it’s fully LEGO-compatible!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sparkleteam/sparkle-kits

MindCuber-RI uses LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor 51515 to solve Rubik’s Cube

MindCuber-RI is a robot that can solve the well-known Rubik’s Cube® puzzle. It is designed by David Gilday and Mike Dobson.


It is built using elements from a single LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Robot Inventor set 51515.

MindCuber-RI is significantly faster than previous MindCuber and PrimeCuber designs because it makes use of the fourth motor available in the Robot Inventor set to implement a faster tilting mechanism. Older MINDSTORMS and SPIKE Prime sets only included three motors.

Building instructions and software are now available on http://mindcuber.com/mindcuberri/mindcuberri.html alongside those for MindCuber for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT, MindCub3r for LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 and PrimeCuber for LEGO Education SPIKE® Prime.

Rotrics DexArm tricks Googles „I am not a Robot“ Captcha

Watch this video to learn how the smart robotic arm did it.

Smart Robotic Arm solves Googles „I am not a robot“ reCaptcha.

For more information on #Rotrics #DexArm, visit https://www.robots-blog.com or buy it directly at https://www.mybotshop.de/Rotrics-DexArm

If you have ideas, funny or useful, on what to do with a robot arm, contact us at [email protected]

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EIT DIY Boxing Robot – Build your own Boxer Robot

EIT DIY Boxing Robot Timelapse Build. Build your own Boxer Robot. Find the latest News on robots, drones, AI, robotic toys and gadgets at robots-blog.com. If you want to see your product featured on our Blog, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or our other sites, contact us. #robots #robot #omgrobots #roboter #robotic #mycollection #collector #robotsblog #collection #botsofinstagram #bot #robotics #robotik #gadget #gadgets #toy #toys #drone #robotsofinstagram #instabots #photooftheday #picoftheday #followforfollow #instadaily #boxer #boxing #eit #diy #buildingkit #sport

Robothon® – The Grand Challenge 2021 goes digital!

What is the Robothon®?

The Robothon® – Grand Challenge Series is an international competition in robot manipulation and one of the 4 areas of munich_i

– a new high-tech format of Messe München, automatica and the Munich School of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MSRM) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

At this year’s automatica sprint from 22-24 June 2021, munich_i celebrates its premiere as a hybrid version and brings together leading global thought leaders and personalities from AI and robotics.

Due to uncertain planning during the pandemic and travel restrictions, we have now decided to realize the Grand Challenge 2021 in a 100% digital version!

With this, we want to offer all international academics and young professionals the opportunity to participate in the Robothon®!

NEW DATE & BENEFITS: the Robothon® will take place digitally in the period from 14 May–17 June, 2021!

As a special highlight, the Award Ceremony will take place on 22 June at noon during the Hightech Summit at automatica sprint 2021!

We put our heads together and came up with a new, exciting concept for the digital realization.

WHAT’s NEW?

– You and your team can work remotely

– Teams will need to supply their own robot for the competition

– Each team will receive a competition task board by mail to complete the challenge

– Teams will be given 1 month from receipt of the competition scorecard and task board to develop their solution

– Team performances will be evaluated based on a recorded video submission and a live presentation with the judges

via our digital platform at the end of the working period

– The winning teams will be honored digitally by the jury and sponsors at our Award Ceremony, that will take place at

noon during the Hightech Summit at automatica sprint



WHAT’s the SAME?

– The Robothon® – The Grand Challenge 2021 will focus on the single-arm robot manipulation showcasing

skills for the disassembly and sorting of electronic waste

– The digital concept will continue to be part of munich_i during automatica sprint

– The competition is open to the public and free of charge for selected teams

– Up to 20 teams can participate (2-5 members per team)

– All roboticists (academic and young professional) are encouraged to apply

– Final demonstrations will be evaluated by our Grand Challenge Jury of renowned international thought leaders

– Prizes up to 20,000 € have already collected!



HAVEN’T SIGNED UP YET? Find more information and apply as a team until 23:59 CEST 25 April 2021

or visit our website www.robothon-grand-challenge.comhttp://www.robothon-grand-challenge.com to learn more.

Orange Tart – Meet a LEGO-compatible Soccer Player Robot

Orange Tart is your family’s newest friend, as it equally attracts girls and boys, kids, and adults. In fact, Orange Tart is a Lego-compatible robot kit that enables you to build amazing striker, chipper, header, and goalkeeper robots. You can’t stop playing with them. Just choose your nation or any color combination for team wear. Using a customized joystick app, Tart Arena, and the robots, you can bring all the soccer fun in your hands and enjoy every feature of realistic robotic soccer. 


What you can Build

Orange Tart has a special board called Orange Core with a Lego-compatible case. It consists of a built-in gyro sensor, RGB LEDs, and a wireless communication device. Rechargeable battery and powerful motors that can be easily connected to Orange Core. Very convenient for kids. Unleash your creativity by building amazing soccer robots or any creature you can imagine, from insect-like robots to industrial cranes. The only limit is your imagination and physics.



What you can Learn

On the learning side, you don’t need to design your own activities. The orange Tart set comes with many STEAM activities that help your kids learn the 21st century’s essential skills. The set has story-driven challenge cards, a block-based coding language, a STEAM activity mat, and a learn-to-code curriculum book. The challenge cards are step-by-step coding missions that lead your kids on the path to becoming a coder. The block-based coding language works by dragging and dropping the function blocks that use intuitive graphics and are divided into motions, loops, light, and sound. The learn-to-code curriculum book contains hints and suggested solutions for every challenge card. Kids can do trial and error to find solutions for each challenge, which improves their creativity and problem-solving skills. In addition to coding concepts such as algorithms, kids can learn the real-world applications of math, geometry, and AI.


Let your kid’s imagination go limitless, turn the LEDs on, move your robots, and do fascinating light painting photography for any occasion. Don’t forget to share your pictures with your friends!

Kickstarter campaign

For more information on the upcoming Kickstarter campaign please check out Orange Tart page.