The workshop resulted in nearly 90 Android-based and Internet of Things products conceived by the students. Dubbed ‘Maker Space’, this initiative is now being pilot-tested in 12 institutions, where year-long training through hackathons is provided. This year’s EXCITE programme has led the organizers to expand Maker Space to 40 colleges in the city. The EXCITE, five-week workshop internship programme, saw 270 students from 30 colleges participate in the programme starting May 27. A few other product ideas from this year’s workshop include I-toy that helps parents monitor their children from anywhere and patrolling drones.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2016 00:08 UTC