{"id":110167,"date":"2025-04-14T03:59:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T03:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=110167"},"modified":"2025-04-14T03:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T03:59:41","slug":"arduino-days-colombia-2025-empowering-social-impact-with-open-hardware-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/14\/arduino-days-colombia-2025-empowering-social-impact-with-open-hardware-and-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Arduino Days Colombia 2025: Empowering Social Impact with Open Hardware and AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"110167\" class=\"elementor elementor-110167\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f137cff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f137cff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ed029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10ed029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf0a93e\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-1030x687.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-110174\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6687-675x450.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3858650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3858650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf0b54a\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On March 21st and 22nd, nearly 100 participants came together in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manizales\">Manizales, Colombia<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/arduino.gabotrix.com\/\"><strong>Arduino Days Colombia 2025<\/strong><\/a>, a celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/\">Arduino<\/a>&#8216;s 20th anniversary. Organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/gabotrix.com\/\">Gabotrix<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucaldas.edu.co\/\">University of Caldas<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/umanizales.edu.co\/\">University of Manizales<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/young-ai-leaders-manizales-hub\">Manizales Hub of Young AI Leaders<\/a> (a <a href=\"https:\/\/aiforgood.itu.int\/\">UN AI for Good initiative<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/\">Seeed Studio<\/a>, and Arduino, the event showcased how open hardware and AI can solve real-world problems aligned with the <strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8baa190 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8baa190\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aefa8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2aefa8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf0c69c\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Workshop 1: Control Hardware with Generative AI and NLP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7e107 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b7e107\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa7dc2f elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside 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Leveraging tools for generative AI and microcontrollers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO-ESP32S3-p-5627.html\">XIAO ESP32S3<\/a>, they successfully activated buzzers, LEDs, and motors based on user input through voice or text.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At first, many participants were uncertain, wondering how generative AI could simplify controlling hardware. But by the end of the workshop, everyone was surprised by how easily they could activate buzzers, LEDs, and motors based on voice or text input. The simplicity and effectiveness of applying generative AI in such a practical context left everyone feeling accomplished.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6e681 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c6e681\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2560058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2560058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf1164a\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Workshop 2: Voice &amp; Vision AI on the Edge with XIAO ESP32S3 Sense + Edge Impulse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31797ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31797ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2199901 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2199901\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf13c5d\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17.png\" alt=\"17\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15.png\" alt=\"15\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19.png\" alt=\"19\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4cc06 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b4cc06\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a640d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a640d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf14b6d\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The second workshop dove into <strong>Voice and Vision AI at the Edge<\/strong>, combining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO-ESP32S3-Sense-p-5639.html\">XIAO ESP32S3 Sense<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgeimpulse.com\/\">Edge Impulse<\/a>. Participants trained and deployed on-device machine learning models capable of object recognition and voice command classification\u2014without relying on cloud services. This approach enabled real-time responses with low latency, ideal for smart sensing applications in remote or resource-constrained environments.<\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-023d0d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"023d0d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77533b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77533b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll6a327dcf1584f\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hackathon: Solving Real-World Problems in Colombia with Open Hardware<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00744a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a00744a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e063aa7 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"e063aa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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challenges using Arduino, Seeed Studio sensors, and open tech<\/strong>, inspired by <strong>ten real problems in Colombia<\/strong>\u2014each tied to one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\">SDGs<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2445\">The solutions were not only creative but impactful:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"3373\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2845\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2845\"><strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2462\">DeterFuga<\/strong>: A smart water leak detection system designed for rural areas, using a combination of sensors, real-time alerts, and intelligent processing. This project exemplified how even newcomers to hardware could contribute to tackling critical issues like water loss in rural systems. Check out the project: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/juan1701427551\/deterfuga-e3aae3\" class=\"\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2845\">DeterFuga on Hackster.io<\/a><\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"3373\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"3373\"><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2897\">Plataforma Colaborativa de Datos Ambientales<\/strong>: A collaborative platform that collects environmental data (such as air quality, noise, and UV levels), processes it with machine learning, and displays it on an accessible dashboard. This solution highlighted how IoT and machine learning can be used to monitor and visualize environmental conditions in real time. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/shiomediaz\/plataforma-colaborativa-de-datos-ambientales-con-iot-y-machi-7c2f28\" class=\"\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3373\">Environmental Data Platform on Hackster.io<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Participants formed multidisciplinary teams and developed working prototypes in just 20 hours. Each challenge included real data sources, making the problems tangible and the solutions impactful:<\/p><h3>\ud83c\udf3d Challenge 1 \u2013 Smart Agriculture (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal2\">SDG 2<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Over 36% of rural communities face poverty and joblessness. Inefficient irrigation impacts food security.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> 48% of Colombia\u2019s rural population faces energy and food insecurity. <em>(El Pa\u00eds, 2025)<\/em><\/p><h3>\ud83c\udf2c Challenge 2 \u2013 Air Quality Monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal3\">SDG 3<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Cities like Bogot\u00e1 and Medell\u00edn face critical air pollution.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> PM10 levels exceed 50 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3. <em>(IDEAM\/JICA)<\/em><\/p><h3>\ud83d\udcda Challenge 3 \u2013 STEM Education Kit (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal4\">SDG 4<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> 27% of rural children don\u2019t complete secondary education.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Major educational gaps exist in rural areas. <em>(Javeriana University, 2022)<\/em><\/p><h3>\ud83d\udeb0 Challenge 4 \u2013 Water Leak Detection (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal6\">SDG 6<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Some regions lose 30% of water due to leaks.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Up to 0.5 m\u00b3\/hr is lost in aging systems. <em>(DNP, 2023)<\/em><\/p><h3>\u2600\ufe0f Challenge 5 \u2013 Solar Monitoring Systems (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal7\">SDG 7<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Ineffective monitoring reduces the impact of solar energy.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Only 12% of electricity comes from non-conventional renewables. <em>(MinEnergy, 2023)<\/em><\/p><h3>\ud83d\uddd1 Challenge 6 \u2013 IoT Waste Management (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal11\">SDG 11<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Urban recycling rates are below 20%.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Bogot\u00e1 only recycles 18% of its waste. <em>(District Environment Secretariat)<\/em><\/p><h3>\u26a1 Challenge 7 \u2013 Responsible Consumption Monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal12\">SDG 12<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> High levels of energy and water waste.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> 30% of urban water is wasted. <em>(DANE, 2023)<\/em><\/p><h3>\u2601\ufe0f Challenge 8 \u2013 Low-Cost Weather Station (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal13\">SDG 13<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Rural areas lack local climate data.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Fewer than 10% of communities have proper weather stations. <em>(IDEAM)<\/em><\/p><h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Challenge 9 \u2013 Early Warning System (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal13\">SDG 13<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Natural disasters cause major losses.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Colombia loses $3.6 billion annually to climate events. <em>(DNP, 2023)<\/em><\/p><h3>\ud83c\udf0d Challenge 10 \u2013 Environmental Data Platform (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\/goal17\">SDG 17<\/a>)<\/h3><p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Poor data integration limits environmental response.<br \/><strong>Data:<\/strong> Over 40% of cities lack integrated systems. 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From voice-activated doorplates to classroom boards that update in real time, this contest invites makers to design open-source signage powered by <strong>AI<\/strong>, <strong>IoT<\/strong>, and <strong>Seeed Studio hardware<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Selected projects will receive:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p>Prototyping support<\/p><\/li><li><p>Co-Create collaboration<\/p><\/li><li><p>Seed funding<\/p><\/li><li><p>A fast track to present at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shenzhenmakerfaire.com\/\">Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Partners include: <a href=\"https:\/\/chaihuo.org\/\">Chaihuo Maker Space<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/\">Hackster.io<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makezine.com\/\">Make:<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ictp.it\/\">ICTP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfoundation.org\/\">Fab Foundation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/supplyframe.com\/\">Supplyframe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/makergram.com\/\">MakerGram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gabotrix\">Gabotrix<\/a> and others.<\/p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/join-seeeds-interactive-signage-contest-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information:\u00a0https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/join-seeeds-interactive-signage-contest-2025\/<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\">Thank You, Colombia<\/span><\/p><p>As a Seeed Ranger, it was fulfilling to see how the collaboration between the different partners made this event a success. From guiding participants through the workshops to helping them with the challenges in the hackathon, my role was not only about providing technical assistance but also about empowering everyone to see how open hardware and AI can be transformative.<\/p><p>Arduino Days Colombia 2025 wasn\u2019t just a celebration\u2014it was a movement. Thank you to everyone who helped spark innovation that truly matters.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s keep building. 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