Should 3D Printers be Made for Children?
The article makes some good points on why children should have access to 3D printers and some possible drawbacks to unrestricted access to them. How might your childhood have been different if you had daily access to 3D printing? What features would a childproof 3D printer need?
3D printed robots to fight to the death in BBC’s Robot Wars reboot
The late 90’s smash hit, Robot Wars, is getting a reboot soon. BBC is bringing the show back to life and you can expect 3D printing and Raspberry Pi’s to steal the show this time.
With the recent “maker” revolution taking place, what changes do you expect to see in the reboot of Robot Wars?
Check out the new versions of ABS and PLA from M3D. We use regular ABS for about 90% of our printing. How do you think these new versions of the material from M3D will change the outlook of 3D printing? What will be the biggest driver for future use of 3D printing? The printers or the printing material?
3D System’s new metal 3D printer
What features would you like to see in a metal 3D printer? What would you use it for?
Boy Get’s Bionic Arm for Christmas
Watch the video from the article. Do you think the design for the one in the video is similar to what is needed for Ja’Lea? Can you design an arm that is similar?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/12/12/inspiration-nation-watch-toddler-with-new-hand/20280747/
Last December, the CS2 class at Brenham High School used their 3D printer to create a prosthetic hand for Kaedon. That was the inspiration that led to the creation of Evolv3D Labs with the mission of “Solving Real World Problems with Digital Solutions.”
Since building the hand for Kaedon, they have taken on more prosthetic projects and are currently working on a robotic arm.
