Sarah Petkus - The Imperfect Probe

Explore the fascinating world of personally expressive machines in this Hackaday conference talk featuring Sarah Petkus and her creation, Noodle Feet. Discover the journey of a sentient robot designed to explore the galaxy, and learn why nonsense matters in the realm of creative engineering. Delve into the development process, from initial concept to proof-of-concept, including parametric CAD designs, frame construction, and various modules such as the Giving Module and Helix Hopper. Gain insights into the robot's unique features, including its tasting foot, displacement module, and affectionate iris. Understand the importance of creative expression in robotics and how projects like Noodle Feet push the boundaries of conventional machine design.

Intro
Welcome
Who am I
Content based
Character
Whats next
Wandering Artist Project
The tasting foot
The CAD
Adolescent child
Four appendages
Proof of concept
Parametric CAD
Fat Feet
Frame
Stech
Mars Yard
The wild card
Ideas
Space Camp
Giving Module
Helix Hopper
Bean Planter
Sampling
How it works
Chowdhury
displacement module
rollers
trucks
belts
throat fingers
small motors
affection
iris
the claw
coolant board
feet show
noodle
Taser
Recognition
Closing