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Episode 62: Making robots at home - Jorvon Moss

Robot Talk · 17 Nov 2023 · 26m · Episode 62

What this episode covers

Jorvon Moss, known as Odd-Jayy and a technical influencer at Digi-Key, discusses his journey as a self-taught maker and the design philosophy behind his 'Robotic Oddities.' He explains how his BFA in Illustration drives an aesthetic-first approach, favoring steampunk and NASA-punk styles over purely functional engineering, and details the mechanical challenges of balancing and gear systems in his current projects. Moss also addresses the importance of making robots look cute and approachable to encourage positive human interaction, contrasting his work with the perceived creepiness of Boston Dynamics robots.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Digi-Key, Boston Dynamics
Products
Marvin
Chips
Raspberry Pi
Also
Crash Space

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