Robots for Everyone

The changing face of robotics.

Linda Nichols

@lynnaloo

Norfolk.js

norfolkjs.org

RevolutionVA

revolutionconf.com

hrdevfest.org

What does a typical roboticist look like?

What is the first image that comes to mind?

This?

These guys?

These famous guys?

There's a reason why these stereotypes exist.

But robotics can now be this:

And this:

And roboticists can look like this:

And this:

And this:

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

• PhD in Engineering and Computer Science

• Proprietary hardware training

• Expensive equipment

• Special lab for robotics work

Very expensive...

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

• No degree required

• Free training/instructions online

• Open-source hardware designs

• Community Makerspaces/Libraries

• Popular programming languages like Python and JavaScript

$10-$15

Today's Hardware

Right?!?

Maker Community

JavaScript Robotics

Open-source Platform

johnny-five.io

JavaScript Roboticists

JavaScript Roboticists

JavaScript Roboticists

JavaScript Roboticists

JavaScript Roboticists

The Next Roboticists

You!

Thank You!

@lynnaloo