What we’re about
Make:BayArea is an introduction to the Maker community. You can meet local makers, learn some new skills and grow from there.
Our meet up is here for you to:
- Meet other local Makers
- Build your making skills through mini-workshops
- Hear inspirational guest speakers
- Collaborate with engineers, makers, crafters, artists, etc.
- Get opinions or advice on project ideas and execution
- Discover more specific groups and events in the Bay Area
Upcoming events
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Robot Block Party @ Circuit Launch Mountain View
Circuit Launch Mountain View, 599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA, USJoin Circuit Launch and our great community for a sizzling Brazilian BBQ & Robot Block Party
You must RSVP at https://luma.com/1jr4gqrw
Enjoy delicious Brazilian-style barbecue & celebrate hardware, mechatronics, and the people who build them. The Robot Block Party brings together startups and industry pros for a friendly showcase of robots you can actually see up close. Expect live demos, robotics networking, shop tours, boxing robots, and a Brazilian BBQ.
🍖 Brazilian BBQ – Sizzling Picanha - Brazilian-style grilled beef, juicy and carved fresh. Veggie options too.
🥊 Robot Fight Arena – Watch two humanoid robots square off in a live fight inside a hexagon cage. Sparks will fly (literally).
🤖 Robot Demos – see the latest humanoids, autonomous machines, and hardware projects in action.
🤝 Sponsors & Community – meet the companies and people pushing the future of robotics forward.
If you are interested in Demoing, Sponsoring, Volunteering, Having a Table, or being a Vendor, sign up via your RSVP. Limited spaces available.
## 🕐 Schedules
10:30 AM | Check-in and Robot Demos Throughout the Day
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Podcast Recording and VoicesforGood Nonprofit Showcase
1:00 PM | BBQ Lunch Starts
3:00 PM | Robot Arena
5:00 PM | Closing
## 🙋♂️ About the Host
Circuit Launch
We are a community of startup and established electronic hardware companies, where we provide our members with office, lab, and micromanufacturing workspaces, plus full access to Circuit Launch’s open and diverse network of industry leading Engineers, Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Hardware-Friendly Investors.
# Sponsors
AI-Powered Robots in the Real-World Workforce
At smAiT, we are pioneering the future of robotics—driven by a relentless commitment to innovation and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Our mission is to meet the evolving demands of today’s world by designing intelligent, reliable, and purpose-built robots that deliver practical, efficient solutions across diverse industries. From hospitality to businesses, our systems are engineered not just to function—but to serve with humanity, adaptability, and a real-world workforce.
# Partners
The Silicon Valley Podcast - Voices for Good Campaign
For the Live Podcast, we'll be interviewing Alex Dantas, CEO of Circuit Launch for our "Giving Hope to People in Need" #VoicesforGood campaign in partnership with Daffy and #IHeartRadio to support incredible nonprofit organizations helping so many people across the Bay Area and globally. The five organizations are:
💜 Love Never Fails | 🌍 Convoy of Hope |🎓 Five Keys Home Free |💼 Mission Hiring Hall |⚖️ Open Door Legal
Every Toy Helps, Every Donation Appreciated
In collaboration with JoeysToyDrive.org, there will be a Toy Drive onsite. Your donation of a new unwrapped toy will bring a smile to a child and if you didn't bring a toy, there will be options to donate directly for their holiday efforts.1 attendee
Past events
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