When the worlds of innovative education and gadget wizardry collide,
magic happens—and that’s exactly what unfolded when Indian tech creator Techburner (Shlok Srivastava)
stepped into the colorful, curiosity-fueled universe of CrunchLabs, led by
none other than American YouTube engineer and ex-NASA scientist Mark Rober. The
meeting wasn’t just a content crossover; it was a deep dive into what it means
to inspire, build, and learn through hands-on exploration.
Mark Rober, globally famous for his viral science experiments—glitter
bombs for porch pirates, squirrel obstacle courses, and Guinness World
Record-worthy inventions—has evolved into a mission-driven educator. His
brainchild, CrunchLabs,
is more than a creative studio. It’s a subscription-based learning ecosystem
that delivers buildable STEM projects right to kids’ doors—designed to turn
curiosity into capability.
For the first time, CrunchLabs’ playful engineering spirit met the
vibrant energy of Indian tech storytelling, as Techburner visited the lab
during Rober’s India trip for the Waves
Summit 2025. But this wasn’t just about touring a lab—it was a
chance to explore how engineering, creativity, and content can merge across
cultures.
From the get-go, this was not a passive walkthrough. With his
trademark energy, Techburner explored the builds—like the domino launcher,
safecracker kit, and inertia cart—but Rober had something more ambitious in
mind. He invited Techburner to modify
and remix these projects using parts from both CrunchLabs kits
and Techburner’s own gadget collection.
The highlight? A collaborative build of a motion-sensing delivery drone,
blending CrunchLabs’ hands-on philosophy with Techburner’s sleek, tech-forward
mindset. It buzzed. It hovered. It dropped snacks. And yes—it crashed into a
studio light. But it was thrilling, joyful, and deeply educational.
Throughout the process, what resonated was a shared belief: engineering belongs to everyone.
It’s not confined to labs or classrooms; it thrives in living rooms, on
smartphones, and in the minds of curious young creators everywhere.
This message couldn’t have been more timely, especially as Rober
announced a nationwide
Jugaad Contest in India—a challenge that calls on everyday
inventors, young and old, to bring their wildest ideas to life using household
materials.
Enter
the Jugaad Contest 2025
Mark Rober is inviting India’s most creative minds to show off their Jugaad spirit! He’s
giving away ₹5 lakh each to 10
lucky inventors. Whether you're 8 or 80, this is your moment.
How to Enter:
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Post a video of
your best “Jugaad” invention using everyday items on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or X.
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Include #MarkRoberJugaad in
the post.
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Go to https://www.markroberjugaad.com/
and submit your entry with the link
to your post.
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Entries without a
submission link will not
be accepted!
📅 Contest runs from April
30 to September 15, 2025.
🔗 Official Rules: CrunchLabs Contest Page
“Tech is the
new universal language,” Techburner said as they wrapped. “And if CrunchLabs is
like a playground for inventors, then today, we just played the most fun game
ever.”
About
Mark Rober
With over 68
million YouTube subscribers and more than 11 billion views,
Mark Rober is one of the most influential science creators of our time. He’s
known for everything from building the world’s
largest Nerf gun to launching the #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas movements
with MrBeast, which raised tens of millions for global environmental causes.
In 2022, he launched CrunchLabs,
a Willy Wonka-style engineering playground in the Bay Area. CrunchLabs offers
monthly subscriptions for kids and teens, delivering mechanical builds like the
“Build Box” and robotics kits like “Hack Pack.” The platform now has hundreds of thousands of subscribers,
with some lucky fans even winning a chance to visit Rober's secret lab.
This collaboration with Techburner marked a step toward globalizing STEM education,
with Rober even hinting that CrunchLabs
may soon tailor kits for India, potentially with collaborators
like Techburner helping bridge cultural and educational nuances.
Whether it’s through drone crashes, glitter bombs, or late-night
builds, one thing is clear: Mark Rober and Techburner are making learning fun again—and
proving that when you mix passion with play, education becomes unforgettable.
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