Source: Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers
Brazil joined the Maker Movement last year by hosting the country’s first large-scale Maker Faire Rio de Janeiro. The event, the first in Latin America, was hosted by Nuvem Criativa, and was enthusiastically supported by the community. Following the resounding success of the first year, the Faire is back again this weekend, November 2+3 at ExC (Jockey Club of Gávea), and is free to attend.
There are a wide range of maker exhibits, workshops, and talks that will be featured, and impressively, a good number of them use maker smarts to try and make the world a better place for all. Cheers to that! You can see a full list of makers online. Highlighted below are just eight of the many projects working to make a difference.Smart Helmet for Cyclists
Finally, a smart helmet for cyclists, complete with lighting system, turn-signal arrows, and Bluetooth. Smart-Capacete puts control of everything from changing the song to turning on the lights in the hand of the wearer, while lending safety through visibility.
Wearable Devices for Expectant Couples
Luma Rodrigues, an undergrad in Digital Media Design at PUC-Rio, has designed Ávidos, a wireless communication system to strengthen the affective bond between the father, the baby, and the pregnant woman during pregnancy in situations of physical distance.
Recycled Park
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