In recent years, the'maker movement' has emerged as a social phenomenon driven by novel technological possibilities.1 With the help of inexpensive, yet highly versatile means of production (for example, CNC milling machines, 3D printers) and easy-to-use software tools, makers free themselves from their traditional role as passive consumers and evolve into innovators and producers. Although the act of physical production seems to be at the center of the movement, a large part of the creative work takes place in the online sphere. These digital activities and their outcomes provide a rich source of information that can be used to gain a more nuanced understanding of how the digitization affects the creative process itself. Of all the production methods available to makers, 3D printing is probably the most versatile and requires only a limited understanding of the production process. Several 3D design software packages allow even lay people to turn their ideas into printable designs.

Google has been working on a number of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning projects for some time. Now its looking to bring some of this technology to Raspberry Pi to help the maker community create smart devices. While its original purpose was to provide low-cost computers to underprivileged children, the Raspberry Pi range has been embraced by the maker community. Many people have already been using Raspberry Pi computers for home-made electronics and robotics projects. "Google's range of AI and machine learning technology could enable makers to build even more powerful projects," according to a blog post by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It said Google is planning to bring some AI and machine learning tools to the Raspberry Pi platform this year but will need some directions from the maker community.

Google is planning to bring artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to the Raspberry Pi. The low-cost credit-card sized computer is widely used by schools and the maker community for programming devices. Google has asked makers to complete a survey about what smart tools would be "most helpful". And it suggests tools to aid face and emotion recognition, speech-to-text translation, natural language processing and sentiment analysis. Google has previously developed a range of tools for machine learning, internet of things devices, wearables, robotics and home automation.

Google is on its way to bringing artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to computer Raspberry Pi. The cheap tiny computer is often used in schools and the maker community for programming devices. Google has set up its very own survey and is asking makers what smart tools would be the "most helpful". In the past Google, has developed a wide range of tools for machine learning such as internet of things devices, wearables, robotics and home automation. Eben Upton, founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, told the BBC: "It's fantastic to see Google getting closer to the maker community."

Google is going to arrive in style in 2017. The tech titan has exciting plans for the maker community. It intends to make a range of smart tools available this year. Google's range of AI and machine learning technology could enable makers to build even more powerful projects. To make this happen, Google needs help from the maker community.