Fab Labs - Science Nation

The video discusses Fab Labs, small workshops equipped with tools like laser cutters and wood routers, designed to empower communities to create solutions to local challenges. Examples include making circuit boards in Ghana and tracking devices in Norway. Operating a Fab Lab involves designing on computer software and instructing tools to work with provided materials. The concept, studied by Neil Gershenfeld, aims to bring digital designs into the physical world. Supported by the National Science Foundation, Fab Labs have spread globally, offering accessible fabrication solutions to schools and communities, despite a $50,000 setup cost.

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