About Me: My love for science, robotics, and emerging technology has been a lifelong journey. It all started back in 2007 with a personal robotics blog, and in 2011, I joined IEEE Spectrum to dive deeper into the field. I live in Oklahoma City with my partner and an ever-growing collection of robot vacuums. When I’m not writing about robots, you’ll probably find me scuba diving, rehabilitating injured raptors, or practicing the bagpipes—each hobby adding its own unique rhythm to my life.

Expertise: Over the years, I’ve had the chance to share my insights with various outlets and even talk about robotics on NPR’s Science Friday and the BBC World Service. Robotics has taken me to events around the world—though Antarctica is still on my list!