Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Film: Bob's Knee

Stage C , Saturday 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM


See the short documentary film, Bob's Knee, created by Stanford filmmaker Michael Attie and meet the subject of the film Bob Schneevis, a Bay Area inventor, famous for his RoboChariot, featured in the film.

Web site: http://www.mikeattie.com/Mike_Attie/Bobs_Knee.html

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About the Maker(s)

Bob Schneeveis
Machinist Bob Schneeveis has been making electric vehicles for over 30 years. Starting with Electric race cars in the 80's, he moved to hybrid commuter vehicles in the 90's and more recently has been making vehicles with a more fantastical bent. This year also features a redesigned Corbin sparrow, and a very flexible electric motorcycle

Mike Attie
After graduating from Vassar College in 1999, Mike Attie dabbled in internet marketing, advertising and even law school before finally landing in the wonderful world of documentary film. For the past few years he has worked as a production assistant and assistant editor for Academy Award-winning filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond on films for HBO and PBS. While freelancing Mike worked on a few of his own projects including documentaries on a bicycle co-op, urban fishermen and Vietnam War reenacting. Mike lives in Menlo Park with his wife Sarah and cats Eddie B and Lucy.
http://www.mikeattie.com/