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Part 2: Finding Your Footing

Part 2: Finding Your Footing

Part 2 of our 5-part documentary about ROS (Robot Operating System). This is the story of Willow Garage’s founding and how the team that built ROS took their first steps in starting a global robotics revolution.

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Willow Garage Employee #2

Melonee Wise shares the story about how she became Willow Garage’s second hire.

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Photos courtesy of Willow Garage and Scott Hassan

Reflecting Back on Willow

Leila Takayama takes us through a photographic journey into her time at Willow.

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How to Start a Robot Revolution

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Robotics isn’t the only field undergoing a revolution. Meet the people advancing artificial intelligence.

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Open Source and the Future of Hardware

Brian Gerkey
CEO, Open Robotics

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Brian Gerkey
CEO, Open Robotics

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Self-driving cars are a prime example of robotics in action. See why they’re also key in furthering the field of A.I.

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