Make IT! 2025 is back! Innovation, Technology and Social Commitment
One more year, when summer comes, Innova-tsn has eagerly sponsored the Make IT! Technological Campus, organised by the School of Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM).
Since 23 June until 4 July, this event gathered 43 young people aged 9 to 17, packed with energy and ready to turn their curiosity into innovative technological solutions with the use of platforms such as Micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico and advanced AI tools.
This campus aims not only to teach essential technical concepts of computer engineering, but also to stimulate the creativity and critical thinking of the participants.
Our colleagues from Innova-tsn actively participated by giving sessions on the potential of Artificial Intelligence in everyday life and accompanying the young talents in the development of their projects.
Moreover, they were part of the jury alongside UPM teachers, evaluating the proposals for their innovation, feasibility and social contribution.
During two intense weeks, the young participants have put into practice their skills to identify real needs and develop effective and original solutions that bring a direct benefit to the community, developing their computer engineering projects in which they have been able to apply knowledge of human-computer interaction.
The projects carried out in this Make IT! 2025 have been:
The Detector of Feelings:
It is an application which helps identify and manage emotions by using AI. It uses a camera to recognise face expressions and a Micro:bit to detect noise levels, displaying messages, advice or games depending on the user’s mood. It is designed especially for teenagers, offering an accessible and playful way to improve emotional well-being and encourage self-regulation.
The Plant Saver:
It is a smart device which helps take care of plants by detecting their needs in real time. It uses temperature, sunshine and humidity sensors together with a camera and a Micro:bit to identify the type of plant and warn whether it needs water, light or protection from extreme temperatures. Its goal is to facilitate cultivation care, save resources and prevent losses, all in a practical and economical way.
Signolingo:
It is a free educational application which teaches sign language in a fun way through interactive exercises. It uses artificial intelligence to recognise users’ gestures by means of the camera and validate whether they correspond to signs such as “hello” or “thank you.” The goal is to facilitate communication with deaf people, making learning more accessible and entertaining with a game-like approach.
Soma:
This project consists of a smartwatch designed for elderly people, which detects falls and sends alerts via a connected app. The device also displays the time, temperature and allows an alarm to be triggered manually in case of emergency. It uses motion sensors, a programmed Micro:bit and a mobile application under development, with the aim of improving the safety and autonomy of elderly people living alone.
Nexo Vial:
It seeks to improve road safety and maintenance through a system that automatically detects flaws such as cracks and potholes. It uses a camera connected to a Micro:bit and artificial intelligence trained with images of roads in good and bad condition to alert authorities when repairs are needed. This is intended to reduce accidents, improve driving experience and optimise maintenance costs.
Safedriving:
This project aims to improve road safety by preventing drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. To do this, they have developed a system with a camera that detects signs of drowsiness on the driver’s face and, if the driver’s eyes are closed, beeps and displays a message on a Micro:bit to wake him or her up. It uses artificial intelligence for facial recognition and block programming to manage alerts.
SRF – Face Door:
In this case, a solution is proposed to help people with disabilities to open doors automatically through facial recognition. They have developed a system called SRF (Sensor for Facial Recognition), which uses a camera and trained artificial intelligence to identify faces and trigger the opening of the door.
Symbion:
It is an application designed to improve communication between humans and their pets, especially dogs, through artificial intelligence. The app interprets the animal’s behaviour (such as sitting or spinning) to indicate needs such as hunger or the desire to go outside. It uses image recognition, a chatbot and a personalised interface for each pet, with the aim of strengthening the bond between the owner and their pet.
All these initiatives stood out not only for their technological originality but also for their strong social commitment, showing a special sensibility towards vulnerable groups such as the elderly, teenagers, people with disabilities and the environment.
Our Innova-tsn team says:
Giving talks on AI—its creative and analytical potential, and the importance of security—and being able to influence the education of such enthusiastic and committed young people has been incredibly inspiring. We were amazed by their speed and ingenuity in creating projects that integrate everything they’ve learned. We hope this experience will strengthen their interest and help them continue their training, as they have enormous potential in this field.
In addition, this edition has had a greater participation of female students, something very enriching for the formation of the different work teams that were generated in both weeks.
At Innova-tsn, we are very proud to continue supporting young talent, contributing to the formation of a generation capable of using technology to improve our society in a creative and conscious way. And we are happy to collaborate by doing our bit in the creation of spaces that promote greater participation of women and girls in the industry.
Congratulations to all Make IT! 2025 participants! And thank you so much to the School of Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). We hope to continue promoting innovation and technological inclusion together in future editions.
