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The maker movement is a cultural trend that involves individuals and communities creating, designing, and building objects and projects using a wide range of materials and technologies. Making, the act of creating or building something, is at the core of the maker movement. The movement emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, collaboration, and a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to problem-solving. The maker movement has its roots in the DIY and craft communities, and has been fueled by the availability of low-cost, open-source technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontrollers, which have made it easier and more accessible for people to create and build things. The movement is also driven by a desire to promote creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and to democratize access to tools and technologies that were once only available to a select few.