The SCES Makerspace Lab is an initiative that started in 2023 within the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, to serve as a gathering point for tools, projects, mentors, and expertise. The inspiration behind it is drawn from the current era of Industry 4.0, characterised by tremendous developments in hardware and software, especially in Kenya.
We realised massive potential within the technology and engineering ecosystems and purposed to look into how to contribute to the same by producing innovative and quality low-cost products and equipping future developers and engineers with the actual technical skills needed to “Make Things”.
The Lab is hosted in The Forge Building at Strathmore University and features a vibrant community of student and faculty researchers from SCES, as well as an active network of collaborators that engage with the Lab and School at large through research projects and dissemination events.
To be a leading hub of Engineering and Technology Innovation into Industry 5.0 through human-centered research and development.
To connect and support Makers in converting their ideas into groundbreaking innovations.
Focuses on cutting edge research in engineering and technology design, hardware and software
Development and implementation of engineering and technology projects with meaningful pathway to impact
Emphasises on developing skills in technical and entrepreneurial concepts in engineering and technology
Forest rangers and other conservation officers face significant challenges in taking care of a large, forested area against destructive events like illegal harvesting of trees.
A low-power, low-cost node-gateway system enabled by Long Range Wide Area Network that supports remote monitoring of forests. The nodes are equipped with high-functioning sensors and ML systems for real-time edge data processing.
Current UAVs/drones in the consumer market may not meet all customer needs, especially when set to operate in environments that call for technical or operational specifications.
To develop low-cost and context-specific UAV that operates within an IoT-enabled setting to facilitate minimal human intervention while ensuring maximum functionality.
Lab Prototyping
The hub seeks to produce the following outputs
Peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, books/book chapters, technical reports, social media platforms
Educational and Training Materials, student project supervision, stakeholder workshops, and webinars
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Prototypes, patents, datasets, software tools, models and simulations
Data visualizations, dashboards, metadata catalogs, statistical analysis reports, machine learning models or algorithms
Policy briefs, position papers, regulatory guidelines, consultation reports for governments or NGOs, expert testimony