University of Nairobi Fablab: An Overview

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University of NairobiFablabAn Overview
Kamau Gachigi, Ph.D. Chair and Coordinator Science
and Technology Park Steering Committee University
of Nairobi Vincent Musyoka Musau Technical
Director UoN Fablab
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Locating the Fablabs at Numerical Machining
Complex The Makings of UoN Science and
Technology Park
College of Biological and Physical
Sciences College of Architecture and Engineering
Numerical Machining Complex Kenya Polytechnic
(University College)
Madini House (mineral beneficiation) Ministry of
Works (materials testing) Kenya Industrial RD
Inst (KIRDI))
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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SCIENCE TECH
PARKImmediate Term Merging Existing Strengths
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Architecture students designing furniture
Particle board maker PG Bison to donate 9X6 MDF
for furniture
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FABBERS

• STUDENTS
• OFF-THE STREET INVENTORS
• PRACTICING ENGINEERS

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PROJECTS

• ROBOT
• RC HELICOPTER
• AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
• WIND TURBINE
• BICYCLE PHONE CHARGER
• 3D INK-JET PRINTER
• HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH
• BOARD

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ROBOTICS
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HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH
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SUSTAINABILITY

• FINANCIAL - COURSES, SERVICES, INCUBATE
  COMPANIES
• CREATIVITY - MIX IN RIGHT-BRAINERS
• PERSONNEL - HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH, INCLUDING
  STUDENTS FROM 1ST YEAR