Robotics Club: Bits, Bots, and Boats
Bits, Bots, and Boats: Making Technology Tangible
Technology can often feel abstract, but a robot moving across a room is undeniably real.
Daniel Versteegh has spent his career at the intersection of software and hardware, with a strong belief that robotics is one of the most powerful tools for education.
In this session, Daniel explains how he uses robots to break down the world of electronics for beginners and children, and how those same machines are used to push experienced software engineers to truly understand Machine Learning.
From teaching the fundamentals of circuits to exploring the complexity of autonomous autopilots, Daniel shows why the most effective way to understand intelligence, artificial or otherwise, is to build it into something that moves.
Speaker Bio:
Software & Hardware Developer | Drone Engineer at DeltaQuad | Founder of AI-Captain
Daniel Versteegh has been building things that move since the age of nine, when he first began experimenting with electronics. After developing a career in software, he returned to his hardware roots to work at the intersection of code and physical systems, now pushing the boundaries of robotics at the drone company DeltaQuad.
As the founder of AI-Captain, Daniel helps people master Machine Learning through high-stakes, hands-on challenges in autonomous sailing and robotics. He believes the most effective way to learn AI is not through a screen, but by watching your code steer a boat or guide a robot along a path.