Optimus Robotics

Optimus Robotics had the opportunity to interview Neil deGrasse Tyson, a public figure in science education. As the Director of the Hayden Planetarium, he famously advocated for the recategorization of Pluto as a dwarf planet. youtube.com/watch?v=ZVOscl…

We interviewed Dr. Danielle Applestone, the CEO of Daughters of Rosie. Applestone started Daughters of Rosie in 2018 to encourage diversity in tech companies. We asked Applestone about her role models and her advice for girls interested in tech. youtube.com/watch?v=U1YsKf…

We interviewed Sam Macdonald, the President of Deep Trekker. We asked Sam about her journey from college to Deep Trekker, her struggles and how she overcame them, and her advice for young women in technology. youtube.com/watch?v=IzKKE0…

We interviewed Dan Mantz, the CEO and Chairman of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. As CEO of the REC Foundation, Mantz oversees VEX Robotics, Girl Powered, and multiple other outreach programs for students. youtube.com/watch?v=zbgPr9…

Optimus Robotics interviewed Dr. Susanne Bieller, General Secretary of the International Federation of Robotics. We asked Dr. Bieller about her work at the IFR, her experience as a woman in tech, and her opinion on AI in robotics. youtube.com/watch?v=KuKi1O…

We interviewed Amrita Lal, who is the Youth Coordinator of WeRobotics. Amrita is a certified drone pilot and conducted outreach for underrepresented children to introduce them to drone technology. youtube.com/watch?v=QkXpHe…

We interviewed Dr. Chris Urmson, a pioneer in self-driving car technology. After winning the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007, he founded Aurora, which supports hardware and software for driverless cars. youtube.com/watch?v=HGHs0g…

Optimus Robotics interviewed Nancy McIntyre, Community Innovation Manager at the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. We asked Nancy about her career at the REC foundation, her favorite outreach projects, and her advice for girl roboticists. youtube.com/watch?v=LhMwaG…

We interviewed Paolo Bellutta, a software engineer and driver of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers. ​Bellutta has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for more than 20 years, driving Mars rovers Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity. youtube.com/watch?v=aN2YiF…

Optimus Robotics interviewed Dr. Yulun Wang, the father of modern surgical robotics. We asked Dr. Wang about what inspired him to apply robotics to surgery and where he envisions robotics will go next. youtube.com/watch?v=tUZ7Kl…

We interviewed Dr. Timothy Chung, a program manager in DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office. We asked Dr. Chung about unique complications with underground robotics, potential new DARPA challenges, and his advice for high school roboticists. youtube.com/watch?v=qzB8WR…

Optimus Robotics interviewed Prof. Vikram Kapila, NYU's Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. We asked him about his favorite robotics projects, robotics education, and his advice for high schoolers. Watch the complete interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=F2mQ2d…

Our first interview was with Victoria Coleman, the 22nd Director of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and current Chief Scientist of the US Air Force. youtube.com/watch?v=gvfAEy…

Optimus Robotics at Santee Elementary, teaching students about motors and ports!