A Coruña, 6 October 2025. The Domus hosted a new edition of OSHWDem this Saturday, the open technology and robotics fair organised annually by the BricoLabs association with the aim of bringing innovation closer to families. In its sixth edition, the event brought together more than 150 projects from across Spain and various parts of Europe, featuring demonstrations, robot competitions, talks, and a dozen workshops that will continue until December.

Among the standout initiatives, the Talentos Inclusivos project — led by the Centre for Information and Communication Technology Research (CITIC) at the University of A Coruña — once again had a strong presence, showcasing several challenges developed in previous editions. The exhibition area featured a pictogram board and 3D-printed unicorns, illustrating how open technology can enhance communication and independence for people with disabilities.

In addition, CITIC researchers presented various accessibility- and inclusion-focused technological experiences. These included cognitive training games using virtual reality, presented by Iago Fernández; a demonstration of “Switch Mario Kart”, featuring a controller adapted for use with the torso or head, developed by Paula Santos; and “Compra con-migo”, a personalised game designed by Jorge Rivadulla to foster independence in daily tasks. There was also a head-support painting demonstration, highlighting the potential of inclusive technology in the field of art.

“OSHWDem is an example of how technology can be accessible, creative and transformative. Initiatives such as Talentos Inclusivos show that open innovation can have a real impact on people’s lives,” said Irene Brage, Project Manager of Talentos Inclusivos.

For her part, Paula Santos-Dorrego emphasised that “the adaptation of controllers and gaming tools opens up a new horizon for inclusive participation and leisure, enabling everyone to enjoy technology on equal terms.”

OSHWDem, now firmly established as one of the largest open technology fairs in north-western Spain, thus reaffirms its commitment to education, creativity and inclusion, offering a meeting point for the maker community, educational centres, university research, and society at large.