Blog & Testimonials
Read first-hand stories from the volunteers, interns, and collaborators who have contributed to projects at the International Green Tech Foundation and Can Picard Farm.
Marvin Rieger
I arrived at the end of September 2022. My main project was the FarmBot which is an automated gardening robot. A lot of work is already done, but the farm as a project is far from being finished.
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Mattia Alzapiedi
I am an Italian mechanical engineer. I carried out a synthetic energy analysis relating to electrical and thermal consumption and renewable energy sources at the property.
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Tom Rozier
French student in energetics and mechanical engineering, June 2022. Creation of a self-powered property where an entire family can live sustainably.
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Alexandre Leclaire & Alexandre Hercouet
Create football goals for a personal football field. The goals had to be movable, and should remain discreet in the natural environment.
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Leticia Mijolaro Sartori
I spent a month on the farm. My tasks included watering plants, building structures, animal management, and event organization.
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Ayur Pulle
My main project was the development of a hydroelectric source of power. I worked on calculations for a Pelton Turbine design with Frederick.
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Katrin Leinweber
A plot of land at the Catalan Mediterranean coast with a half-funnel topology and serpentine dirt road that leads to rainwater run-off and soil erosion risks.
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Gabi Wolfe & Mia Bowles
An eleven-week program exploring how to create more sustainable agriculture and farming practices at Can Picard.
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Naoki Hashimoto
Notable projects included the Pelton Wheel project — designing three different water wheels and building a graphical user interface simulation that can be utilized by engineers worldwide.
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Lauren Daniels
Designed a simulation tool for small farms using water wheel technology. Also explored the Barcelona surroundings during the stay.
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Simon
Software developer from Argentina. Worked on water monitoring software to measure and analyze liters flowing from IGT to the Sistres Club.
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Marina Benson
Spent a month in July 2023 setting up a global information system in Q-GIS and developing an action plan for water conservation.
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Clément Rodes
Worked on the Pelton Wheel project — designing and engineering water wheels for energy generation and demonstration, with GUI development for the simulation.
Read moreFollow our journey assembling, calibrating, and improving our educational gardening robot.
![FarmBot [Part 1] Assembling a gardening robot to do your work!](/images/Alella-Green-Tech-Farmbot-17.jpg)
We started a project to assemble the FarmBot Genesis XL v1.5. A raised bed built out of stone which is around 16 square meters serves as the foundation.
Read more![FarmBot [Part 2] Calibration. First steps by your garden robot!](/images/Farmbot-Alella-Green-Tech-workshop-2.jpg)
The FarmBot is nearly ready to be powered on. The newest firmware has to be flashed onto the micro SD card before calibration can begin.
Read more![FarmBot [Part 3] Improvements. Can my robot live forever?](/images/Alella-Green-Tech-Farmbot-16.jpg)
After assembling the robot and connecting it to water and power, we look at where it could need extra protection covers and durability enhancements.
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Vanessa Egger's internship at the International Green Tech Foundation — harvesting all the vegetables and removing the plants as part of the seasonal cycle.
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Vanessa Egger, studying environmental education, explores how the FarmBot mounted to a raised garden bed can serve as an educational tool for all kinds of plants.
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