Fab Academy Final Projects
A quick showcase of Fab Academy final projects that are engaging and easy for students to explore. Each project demonstrates real-world making skills through playful, inventive, and accessible designs.
December 1, 2025
The Anti Soggy Spoon
A clever spoon add-on that pumps milk onto each bite of cereal so it never gets soggy.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2018/labs/fablabreykjavik/students/arnardadi-thorisson/FinalP.html
Smart Miniature House
A interactive miniature house with lights, sensors, and smart-home style controls.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/waag/students/hyejin-ahn/final_project.html
Fab Train Model
A moving train model that teaches motion control, digital fabrication, and assembly.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/leon/students/adrian-torres/finalproject.html
Solar Automatic Shredder
A solar-powered shredder that can process plant material for farming, compost, or feed.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/vigyanashram/students/tejswini-chaudhari/assignments/final.html
Weather Clock
A clock that shows both time and live weather using physical dials and displays.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/2020/labs/lamachinerie/students/baptiste-lardais/Final%20Project.html
Skater Dolly
A smooth-rolling camera or board platform, perfect for filming or motion experiments.
Link: https://fabacademy.org//2018/labs/fablabbottrop/students/daniel-bruns/final/summary.html
Sensitive Dog
A project that senses and responds to a dog’s movement or environment using electronics.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabspinderihallerne/students/289/presentation.html
Remote Dog Command
A remote-control system for sending commands or actions to a dog, blending tech and care.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabbottrophrw/students/66/final_summary.html
FabSaber
A custom light-saber style prop with carved handle, electronics, and glowing blade.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/2017/fablabseoul/students/211/finalProject.html
Happy Plant
A plant-care helper that can monitor and support the health of a potted plant.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabamsterdam/students/38/final-project.html
Vac-Former
A vacuum forming machine that heats and shapes plastic over molds for custom parts.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2017/fablabsingapore/students/216/project04.html
Lightbox
An illuminated box that plays with color, layering, and light for an art-meets-tech piece.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabtecsup/students/431/lecciones/finalproject.html
Fab2D2
A playful wheeled robot inspired by sci-fi droids, built with fab lab tools.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabyachay/students/438/final.html
LeafBot
A small robot connected to nature that interacts with leaves or plants in creative ways.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/fablabamsterdam/students/58/final_project_index.html
Aquapioneers
An aquaponics-style project that combines plants, water, and sensors for sustainable growing.
Link: https://archive.fabacademy.org/archives/2016/greenfablab/students/365/project03.html
Poetry Machine
A machine that creates or displays poetry, mixing language, mechanics, and interaction.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2015/eu/students/hauksdottir.sigridur_helga/W19_project_presentation.html
Photogrammetric Fab Scanner
A project that turns lots of photos into a 3D model so you can scan real objects.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2015/eu/students/de_palo.pierluigi/project-menu.html
Press-Fit Go-Kart
A rideable go-kart made from press-fit pieces—like building a full-size vehicle from giant LEGO.
Link: https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.14/people/andrew_mao/project
FabScope
A DIY electronic measurement tool (scope) that lets you see and study electrical signals.
Link: https://fabacademy.org/archives/2012/students/bas.withagen/final.html
Fab Boombox
A portable music player/boombox made with custom electronics and a digitally-fabricated case.
Link: https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.11/people/matthew.keeter/fab_boombox/