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Scout is a 3D-printable, Flutter-based RC car

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This remote control car is screwless, wireless, and full of awesomeness.  Certainly not new to the Maker Movement, Taylor Alexander has spent a life of hacking and transfiguring electronics. At the early age of five, he would break objects down and rebuild them as something entirely different. This included taking parts from old cameras and stereos, then transforming them into electric cars. Born out of his own frustration as to how difficult it […]

BBC to give out 1 million devices to kids as part of new initiative

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BBC launches a UK-wide initiative to inspire the next generation of programmers and engineers. It’s no secret that the Maker Movement has transcended well beyond the garages and workspaces of a few tinkerers. The phenomenon has proliferated the walls of schools, libraries, museums and retailers, among countless other establishments. Academic institutions and startups, particularly those seen on […]

This robot can dance like Michael Jackson

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Now that’s a ‘Dancing Machine!’ If you don’t know anything about BQ, you’ll want to soon enough. That’s because the company, who happens to be the second largest smartphone manufacturer in Spain, has unveiled one of the most impressive, audience-captivating robots we’ve seen in a long time: a bot that can dance (and perhaps even moonwalk) like […]

1:1 interview with Jean Anne Booth of UnaliWear

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“What really makes the Kanega Watch different is that it goes where you go, both inside your home and away. It is discreetly styled, so there’s no stigma from wearing an assistive device, and it speaks to you in words.”  In this interview, we feature Jean Anne Booth, a serial entrepreneur with a successful track […]

FAA releases proposed drone laws

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Newly-announced FAA rules might allow thousands of business drones in the next few years.  Following latest reports of a leaked document, the FAA has announced the regulations that will allow routine use of small drones in the United States. Before becoming finalized, the rules must go through a comment period, during which the public will have an opportunity to weigh in […]

DuinoKit Jr. is an Arduino-based electronics discovery system

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Think of this as your old RadioShack kit on steroids. Same idea with modern-day components you could’ve only dreamt about. Who remembers the 200-in-1 Electronics Learning Labs from RadioShack, which gained mainstream popularity back in ‘70s and ‘80s? The kits were comprised of transistors, diodes, capacitors, oscillators and schematic symbols, just enough components allowing young Makers to connect jumper wires and create […]

SeeStar is an open-source camera system for underwater exploration

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New camera system lets researchers monitor the deep sea without sinking the budget. Ocean research can be a costly voyage. To build equipment that can operate reliably in the deep sea, scientists often require expensive, high-tech equipment, which some research institutions might lack the funds to develop or buy. However, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) engineers recently designed a new underwater […]

Students develop a brain-controlled prosthethic hand

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For those with amputated forearms, the prospect of having a responsive prosthetic hand and wrist is almost here.  As we’ve previously seen on Bits & Pieces, a number of Makers are increasing the accessibility of bionic devices and assisting amputees regain independence in their daily lives. A team of Rutgers biomedical engineering seniors — comprised of Mohit Chaudhary, Chris Bargoud, Julian Hsu, James Wong and Rebecca […]

Arduino helps pick a winner in KissKissBankBank’s startup battle

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Eight startups, two boxes, one winner.  With the rapidly growing Maker Movement continuing to take shape, many startups are turning to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. The massive funding amounts that have been garnered over the past couple of years convey tremendous enthusiasm from communities, all wishing to support an entrepreneur’s dream and see a […]

The ATOM 2.0 isn’t just any Delta-style 3D printer

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Makers, meet the most refined Delta printer yet. Over the past few years, the Maker Movement has ushered in a wave of Delta-style 3D printers. Given their open-source, easy-to-assemble and expandable nature, not to mention affordability, the machines have become a popular choice for hobbyists throughout the world. However, these DIY devices have been found to sometimes be on the flimsier […]