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Robot Talk Episode 109 – Building robots at home, with Dan Nicholson


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14 February 2025



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Claire chatted to Dan Nicholson from Maker Forge about creating open source robotics projects you can do at home.

Dan Nicholson is a seasoned Software Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience as a software engineer and architect. Four years ago, he began exploring robotics as a hobby, which quickly evolved into a large-scale bipedal robotics project that has inspired a wide audience. After making the project open-source and 3D printable, Dan built a vibrant community around it, with over 25k followers. Through his platform, MakerForge.tech, Dan shares insights and project details while collaborating with partners and fellow makers to continue expanding the project’s impact.




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