Builders, inventors and hardware hackers let their geek flags fly at World Maker Faire in New York City and E4C had a look at the innovations. We combed through the homespun designs to find the machines that have the potential to improve lives and boost economic development worldwide.
A little more about MakerFaire: It has become one of the best-known showcases for crafters and tech enthusiasts in the United States, with inventors hailing from around the country and around the world. These are a few of the projects that caught our attention.
See the complete photo shoot in our Flickr set.
A future engineer has his sights on the stars. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Farm Hack’s Culticycle, a pedal-powered tractor built from ATV and bicycle parts. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Shelter 2.0, a digitally designed transitional shelter. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Rapid sketching captures highlights from Benedetta Piantella’s presentation. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Will Cao demonstrates EWB-New York Professional Chapter’s kite aerial photography rig. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Good advice… Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
Demoing Gridlink System’s backup solar power. Photo by Iana Aranda / E4C
