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The robotics industry has a curious reputation problem. The machines getting the most attention, walking bipeds that do backflips, aren’t the ones driving real business…
Juan Carlos is the Editorial Director for Yanko Design. Holding degrees in both Philosophy and Computer Science, he has been covering tech and digital lifestyle since 2012. As an open source contributor since 2006, he has worked with the Kubuntu and KDE projects as a technical writer and a software developer, helping to make computers more accessible and usable to people. Having honed his skills over the years, he has developed insights into the design trends in tech and UX. He is a digital artist in his spare time and a self-professed otaku.
The robotics industry has a curious reputation problem. The machines getting the most attention, walking bipeds that do backflips, aren’t the ones driving real business…
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