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		<title>Petoi Quaddle, a Robotic Pet for Everyone</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Freeman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="422" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?fit=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Petoi Quaddle, a Robotic Pet for Everyone" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?w=2010&amp;ssl=1 2010w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?resize=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Quaddle-hero-01.jpeg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>Petoi's new Quaddle robot is their most capable and affordable quadruped yet.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/technology/petoi-quaddle-a-robotic-pet-for-everyone/">Petoi Quaddle, a Robotic Pet for Everyone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Makers Of Orange County Unite This Weekend!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Blakeslee]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Maker Faire]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="539" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?fit=750%2C539&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Makers Of Orange County Unite This Weekend!" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?w=2003&amp;ssl=1 2003w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?resize=750%2C539&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?resize=1024%2C736&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?resize=450%2C324&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?resize=768%2C552&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MFOC25_octopus.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1104&amp;ssl=1 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>INSTAGRAM I WEBSITE I FACEBOOK Maker Faire Orange County is back for another round at the OC Fair &#38; Event Center this weekend, September 12th &#38;13th. The event has been growing for year over year with new makers, workshops, and activations. Get your tickets. In an effort to create connections and collaboration among likeminded makers [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire/makers-of-orange-county-unite-this-weekend/">Makers Of Orange County Unite This Weekend!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Microducks Exude Macro Charm</title>
		<link>https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/microducks-exude-macro-charm/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Freeman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Robotics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Microducks Exude Macro Charm" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/microduck_squad_1-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Microduck, an adorable $400 open source, trainable robot.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/microducks-exude-macro-charm/">Microducks Exude Macro Charm</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Win $1,000 — Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge: Build Real AI Robots with RDK X5 Dev Kit </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Li]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="319" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?fit=750%2C319&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Win alt=",000 — Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge: Build Real AI Robots with RDK X5 Dev Kit " style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=750%2C319&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C436&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C192&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C327&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C654&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dream-Keeper-Poster-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C872&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>The Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge is a newbie-friendly program designed to help makers bring intelligent robots to life using the RDK X5 dev board.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/win-1000-robotics-dream-keeper-challenge-build-real-ai-robots-with-rdk-x5-dev-kit/">Win $1,000 — Robotics Dream Keeper Challenge: Build Real AI Robots with RDK X5 Dev Kit </a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Program a Brain on Wheels With SpikerBot</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Freeman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="524" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.jpeg?fit=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Program a Brain on Wheels With SpikerBot" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=750%2C524&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=450%2C315&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.jpeg?resize=768%2C537&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>With SpikerBot robot from Backyard Brains, kids can design lifelike behaviors and learn neuroscience, no lines of code needed.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/technology/robotics/program-a-brain-on-wheels-with-spikerbot/">Program a Brain on Wheels With SpikerBot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Maker Faire Philadelphia: An Historic Pier Becomes a Launchpad</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Blakeslee]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="609" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?fit=750%2C609&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Maker Faire Philadelphia: An Historic Pier Becomes a Launchpad" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?w=2434&amp;ssl=1 2434w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=750%2C609&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=1024%2C832&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=450%2C366&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=768%2C624&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=1536%2C1248&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-12.11.50-PM.png?resize=2048%2C1664&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>On Sunday, April 19th along the Delaware River, Cherry Street Pier transforms from a relic of Philadelphia’s industrial past into a living laboratory of the future. Hosting Maker Faire Philadelphia 2026 (now in its sixth year) the pier becomes a vivid expression of the city itself—layered and constantly reinventing. Similarly, Maker Faire Philadelphia doesn’t exist [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire/maker-faire-philadelphia-an-historic-pier-becomes-a-launchpad/">Maker Faire Philadelphia: An Historic Pier Becomes a Launchpad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hands On with ROS 2: Nodes, Topics, and Services</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn Hymel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="619" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?fit=750%2C619&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Hands On with ROS 2: Nodes, Topics, and Services" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?w=2010&amp;ssl=1 2010w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?resize=750%2C619&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?resize=1024%2C846&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?resize=450%2C372&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?resize=768%2C634&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JazzyJalisco.jpg?resize=1536%2C1269&amp;ssl=1 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>Learn how to use the Robot Operating System in this introduction ROS 2 for hobbyists and engineers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/technology/robotics/hands-on-with-ros-2-nodes-topics-and-services/">Hands On with ROS 2: Nodes, Topics, and Services</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Discover Smart Servos with the Oxocard Connect</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Garaio]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div><img width="750" height="502" src="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?fit=750%2C502&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Discover Smart Servos with the Oxocard Connect" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?w=1914&amp;ssl=1 1914w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?resize=750%2C502&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?resize=450%2C301&amp;ssl=1 450w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/makezine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Smart-Servos-Oxocard-01-e1774400213980.jpg?resize=1536%2C1027&amp;ssl=1 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></div>
<p>Serial servos have big advantages over<br />
PWM hobby servos. Learn how to use<br />
them with our Oxocard microcontroller!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/projects/discover-smart-servos-with-the-oxocard-connect/">Discover Smart Servos with the Oxocard Connect</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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		<title>From Shoe Box to Smart Robot: A Maker’s Journey to Autonomy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gillian Mutti]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.</p>
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		<title>Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets into the Geeky Details</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire/behind-the-walking-hand-of-a-sci-fi-icon-animatronics-designer-jesse-velez-gets-into-the-geeky-details/">Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets into the Geeky Details</a> appeared first on <a href="https://makezine.com">Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers</a>.</p>
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