Maker Faire Coney Island 2024
Handcrafted Robot Blossom
Home: New York, United States
Blossom is a DIY handcrafted robot that is flexible inside and out. Inspired by robot model kits and stuffed animals, over its 3D-printed tensile mechanism is a soft crocheted cover. Blossom is an accessible platform for roboticists and researchers.
https://michaelsuguitan.com/research
Makers
Michael Suguitan
Michael is a maker who has been tinkering with robots since before he could talk. He is currently a research engineer working on meta-machine learning. He received his PhD from Cornell University where he researched human-robot interaction, including robot design, artificial intelligence for generative robot behaviors, and robotic telepresence. He enjoys photography, music, and running.
https://msgtn.io
What Inspired You to Make This?
Critical design against the stereotypical robot: immaculate, futuristic, white, LED-adorned, exaggerated intelligence.
