Pi Kai builds educational robots, similar to LEGOs, for preschool and primary aged kids. His project has spanned four years, and is driven by his desire to stimulate children’s creativity and interest in electronics. This is his first Maker Faire. He likes the social gathering and creative aspects, and appreciates that it isn’t focused on the commercial consumerism. He thinks it’s important for China to have its own Maker Faires:
I think it helps bring Chinese people closer to the creative side of tech. Shenzhen is the ideal place to have the first Chinese Maker Faire because there are so many well-educated people here that can help spread the word.
Did you bring anything to MF today?
I make educational robots, kind of like LEGOs, that help kids in pre-school and primary school learn about robotics.
How long have you been making them?
About 4 years
What do you like the most about your project?
They help to stimulate children’s creativity and interest in electronics. I want kids today to have something that I didn’t have when I was young.
Have you ever been to a MF before?
No, but I think it’s great. I expect that it will get bigger and more influential every year.
What do you think so far?
I like that it isn’t commercial. I love that creative people are gathering together in one place to share their diverse experiences.
Do you think it’s important for China to have its own MFs?
I think it helps bring Chinese people closer to the creative side of tech. Shenzhen is the ideal place to have the first Chinese MF, because there are so many well-educated people here that can help spread the word.