Kevin Walseth, senior manager of technical marketing at DigiKey, stated that the company’s presence aims to bridge the gap between supplier technology and real-world application for students, engineers, and hobbyists. The booth will feature interactive demonstrations, including Sparkfun’s XRP robotics platform and a Home Assistant-controlled robot. Attendees can also interact with DFRobot’s AI-powered HUSKYLENS 2 vision sensor and test their skills on a robot football field featuring Kitronik’s Mai-Z units.
Additional displays highlight the latest in development hardware, such as Arduino’s VENTUNO Q edge AI computer and the Synaptics Coralboard. These demonstrations reflect the evolving focus on accessible automation and robotics. Since its inception, Maker Faire Rome has hosted over 8,000 projects, serving as a hub for connecting academic research with commercial innovation. DigiKey intends to use the three-day event to further its outreach through its Maker.io platform, providing resources for the community beyond the showroom floor.
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