Robotics Intensive Program with a Silicon Valley Roboticist
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Robotics Intensive Program with a Silicon Valley Roboticist
A 3-hour hands-on workshop for high school students who want to kick-start their careers in robotics. No prior experience required.
RSVP Note: We’d love to have you join us. To reserve your spot, please RSVP through the official Boring Sage website. There is no need to RSVP on Meetup—we’ll use your Boring Sage RSVP to hold your place for the workshop.
What You'll Build & Learn:
Over this 3-hour intensive session, students will learn how robotic systems work from first principles, build a two-wheel-drive (2WD) robot, hear what it’s like to work as a roboticist in Silicon Valley, and leave with a structured 5-step roadmap for building a long-term career in robotics.
During this sessions, students will:
- Learn the First Principles of Robotics
- Understand the Architecture of a Robot
- Build a Two-Wheel-Drive (2WD) Robot
- Hear What It's Like to Work as a Roboticist in Silicon Valley
- Get a 5-Step Roadmap for Building a Career in Robotics
- Q&A: Career pathways in robotics
Meet Your Host
Prathamesh Khedekar is the founder of Boring Sage, an ed-tech company focused on bringing deep professional expertise in emerging technologies to engineers and founders. He has built mission-critical systems for the governments of the U.S., U.K., Norway, and the Netherlands, and autonomous robotic systems for Fortune 100 companies globally. An Einstein Visa recipient, his work has been featured in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Security Magazine, and American Banker. He writes and teaches at the intersection of emerging technologies and business applications, helping founders and engineers bring next-generation products to life.
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Saturday, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
