Robots for Everyone
The changing face of robotics.
Linda Nichols
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Norfolk.js
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RevolutionVA
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hrdevfest.org
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
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Proprietary hardware training
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Expensive equipment
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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
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Free training/instructions online
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Open-source hardware designs
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Community Makerspaces/Libraries
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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!
