Robots for Everyone

The changing face of robotics.

Linda Nichols

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RevolutionVA

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What does a typical roboticist look like?

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What is the first image that comes to mind?

This?

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These guys?

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These famous guys?

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There's a reason why these stereotypes exist.

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But robotics can now be this:

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And this:

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And roboticists can look like this:

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And this:

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And this:

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Once upon a time, robotics was very expensive...

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  • PhD in Engineering and Computer Science

  • Proprietary hardware training

  • Expensive equipment

  • Special lab for robotics work

Very expensive...

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But, now, it's more available and accessible than ever

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  • No degree required

  • Free training/instructions online

  • Open-source hardware designs

  • Community Makerspaces/Libraries

  • Popular programming languages like Python and JavaScript

How is it available to more people?

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$10-$15

Today's Hardware

Right?!?

Maker Community

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JavaScript Robotics

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Open-source Platform

johnny-five.io

JavaScript Roboticists

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JavaScript Roboticists

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JavaScript Roboticists

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JavaScript Roboticists

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JavaScript Roboticists

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The Next Roboticists

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You!

Thank You!

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Robots for Everyone: The Changing Face of Robotics

By Linda Nichols

Robots for Everyone: The Changing Face of Robotics

Wonder Women Tech DC - 2018

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