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Walter Martinez, … Alan Timm5

1:36 PM

Unitree demonstration during the Chinese New Year Gala is incredible!

Gentlemen, I think there's some fundamental mischaracterization happening in this thread

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Unitree demonstration during the Chinese New Year Gala is incredible!

Gentlemen, I think there's some fundamental mischaracterization happening in this thread

1:36 PM

Anthony Malary, … Brian Weisbrod12

11:58 AM

Project 0 Self Driving Car (Need batter suggestions)

Correction: that was "the other powered the Pi". On Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:57:21

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Project 0 Self Driving Car (Need batter suggestions)

Correction: that was "the other powered the Pi". On Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:57:21

11:58 AM

Bob Huss

1:17 AM

Can-Do Snapshots

It doesn't appear that anyone took Can-Do contest snapshots. How about the 7 other contestants

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Can-Do Snapshots

It doesn't appear that anyone took Can-Do contest snapshots. How about the 7 other contestants

1:17 AM

Thomas Messerschmidt

Feb 17

“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is FULL. No seats left.

“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is FULL. No seats left. I am taking names for

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“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is FULL. No seats left.

“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is FULL. No seats left. I am taking names for

Feb 17

Alan Timm, … Dani Coles10

Feb 16

The Can-Do Challenge! (February 2026)

Hello All, Here are some videos (with the correct link this time, sorry) of some of the robots from

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The Can-Do Challenge! (February 2026)

Hello All, Here are some videos (with the correct link this time, sorry) of some of the robots from

Feb 16

benpartisi

Feb 16

UCLA - Relay For Life Robotics Event

Hi Everyone, During our Feb meeting, Zachary gave us a presentation about the UCLA - Relay For Life

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UCLA - Relay For Life Robotics Event

Hi Everyone, During our Feb meeting, Zachary gave us a presentation about the UCLA - Relay For Life

Feb 16

Michael Wimble

Feb 16

Is it just me, or are you a bit crazy, too?

Subject: Multi-Robot ROS Infrastructure - Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Automate Everything

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Is it just me, or are you a bit crazy, too?

Subject: Multi-Robot ROS Infrastructure - Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Automate Everything

Feb 16

Alan Timm, … Thomas Messerschmidt59

Feb 15

Alfie build thread

So after a few more hours of analysis and optimizations here are the final results on my Orin

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Alfie build thread

So after a few more hours of analysis and optimizations here are the final results on my Orin

Feb 15

Carl, … Alan Timm3

Feb 15

VL53L0X Time of Flight (TOF) sensor

Nice! I had alot of fun with the VL53L5CX variant, the 8x8 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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VL53L0X Time of Flight (TOF) sensor

Nice! I had alot of fun with the VL53L5CX variant, the 8x8 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Feb 15

Alan Timm, Bob Huss3

Feb 15

Our February 2026 *IN PERSON* RSSC Meetup @ CSULB! + Contest!

Hi all, It was a great Can-Do contest on Saturday with many participants. Since I was focused on the

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Our February 2026 *IN PERSON* RSSC Meetup @ CSULB! + Contest!

Hi all, It was a great Can-Do contest on Saturday with many participants. Since I was focused on the

Feb 15

Thomas Messerschmidt

Feb 13

“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is coming on March 1st 🗓️ at 1:00 PM 🗓️ !

🤔 Who: Adult beginners in LLM AI (Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence) 🤷‍♂️ What: “The Very

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“The Very Gentle Introduction to ✨LLM ✨ AI ✨” Seminar is coming on March 1st 🗓️ at 1:00 PM 🗓️ !

🤔 Who: Adult beginners in LLM AI (Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence) 🤷‍♂️ What: “The Very

Feb 13

Michael Wimble, Alan Timm2

Feb 13

My entry for the Can Do Challenge

Hey Michael, That's amazing! You went from "it's working in sim" to full "get

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My entry for the Can Do Challenge

Hey Michael, That's amazing! You went from "it's working in sim" to full "get

Feb 13

Alan Timm, … Thomas Messerschmidt5

Feb 13

Review of the Reachy Mini by Pollen Robotics

I was really interested in this robot until I watched that video. (Thank you for posting it Alan.) I

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Review of the Reachy Mini by Pollen Robotics

I was really interested in this robot until I watched that video. (Thank you for posting it Alan.) I

Feb 13

Thomas Messerschmidt

Feb 12

The ✨ AI ✨🧠✨ SIG✨ 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : A VERY Gentle Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM Pacific time! (2/12)

The ✨ AI ✨🧠✨ SIG✨ 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : A VERY Gentle Intro to AI ✨ : 7 - 8:00ish PM

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The ✨ AI ✨🧠✨ SIG✨ 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : A VERY Gentle Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM Pacific time! (2/12)

The ✨ AI ✨🧠✨ SIG✨ 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : A VERY Gentle Intro to AI ✨ : 7 - 8:00ish PM

Feb 12

jimdi...@gmail.com

Feb 12

[Cross-over topic]: Vintage Computer Show in Orange 2/14-2/15

Hi All, For those cross-over fans of vintage computers, I will be exhibiting at the VCF SoCal show in

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[Cross-over topic]: Vintage Computer Show in Orange 2/14-2/15

Hi All, For those cross-over fans of vintage computers, I will be exhibiting at the VCF SoCal show in

Feb 12

jimdi...@gmail.com

Feb 8

My Can Do Challenge Entry Update

Hi all, I switched my sensor to an IR model made for LEGO Mindstorms by mindsensors.com, and I am a

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My Can Do Challenge Entry Update

Hi all, I switched my sensor to an IR model made for LEGO Mindstorms by mindsensors.com, and I am a

Feb 8

Thomas Messerschmidt

Feb 5

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : An VERY GENTLE Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM Pacific time! (2/5)

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : An VERY GENTLE Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM

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The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : An VERY GENTLE Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM Pacific time! (2/5)

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : An VERY GENTLE Intro to AI : 7 - 8:00ish PM

Feb 5

Carl

Feb 5

Survy Vaish's presentation on his Robo Magellan robot

Survy Vaish of the HBRC did a presentation on his Robo Magellan robot at the Bay Area Maker Faire. He

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Survy Vaish's presentation on his Robo Magellan robot

Survy Vaish of the HBRC did a presentation on his Robo Magellan robot at the Bay Area Maker Faire. He

Feb 5

camp .

Feb 2

First Mockers Meeting! Tonight! Monday, Feb 2, @ 7pm Pacific Time

We're going to focus on building MockBOTs! The MockBOT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1TS39N/ And

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First Mockers Meeting! Tonight! Monday, Feb 2, @ 7pm Pacific Time

We're going to focus on building MockBOTs! The MockBOT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1TS39N/ And

Feb 2

Alan Timm

Jan 31

A Glimpse of our immediate future (AI Agents)

Good morning! I had an experience yesterday that made me realize that the future is closer than we

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A Glimpse of our immediate future (AI Agents)

Good morning! I had an experience yesterday that made me realize that the future is closer than we

Jan 31

Thomas Messerschmidt

Jan 29

No AI SIG Meeting Tonight

Thomas Messerschmidt - Need something prototyped, built or coded? I've been building prototypes

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No AI SIG Meeting Tonight

Thomas Messerschmidt - Need something prototyped, built or coded? I've been building prototypes

Jan 29

Thomas Messerschmidt

Jan 29

I need a couple of volunteers to install some artificial intelligence software on their computer computers

I'm finishing a section of my book, "A VERY Gentle Introduction to LLM AI" that walks

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I need a couple of volunteers to install some artificial intelligence software on their computer computers

I'm finishing a section of my book, "A VERY Gentle Introduction to LLM AI" that walks

Jan 29

camp .

Jan 28

Tonight! The MockBOT! HBRC General Meeting, Wed, Jan 28 at 7pm PT

By featured Homebrewed Roboticists: Camp Peavy, Dr. Alan Federman, Ross Lunan, Phil McCary III, and

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Tonight! The MockBOT! HBRC General Meeting, Wed, Jan 28 at 7pm PT

By featured Homebrewed Roboticists: Camp Peavy, Dr. Alan Federman, Ross Lunan, Phil McCary III, and

Jan 28

Jim DiNunzio, … Carl11

Jan 27

Need advice on Lego NXT Ultrasonic sensor use.

FWIW, I was testing this AM, and found the known issue with TOF sensors that they get false readings

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Need advice on Lego NXT Ultrasonic sensor use.

FWIW, I was testing this AM, and found the known issue with TOF sensors that they get false readings

Jan 27

Thomas Messerschmidt

Jan 22

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Exploring AI that can "SEE". 2. Creating Your Own ChatGPT Large Language Model AI - Chapter 1: 7 - 8:30ish PM Pacific time! (1/22)

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Exploring AI that can "SEE". 2.

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The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Exploring AI that can "SEE". 2. Creating Your Own ChatGPT Large Language Model AI - Chapter 1: 7 - 8:30ish PM Pacific time! (1/22)

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Exploring AI that can "SEE". 2.

Jan 22

Patricia Tsoiasue, Thomas Messerschmidt2

Jan 22

Week of Welcome

That sounds like a GREAT idea! That could really grow the club. (We might need a bigger room though!)

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Week of Welcome

That sounds like a GREAT idea! That could really grow the club. (We might need a bigger room though!)

Jan 22

Thomas Messerschmidt

Jan 18

Skiing Robot

Probably RC https://youtube.com/shorts/Aygefnny9Dw?si=XFlNT4qTwH9xEXU5 Thomas Messerschmidt - Need

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Skiing Robot

Probably RC https://youtube.com/shorts/Aygefnny9Dw?si=XFlNT4qTwH9xEXU5 Thomas Messerschmidt - Need

Jan 18

Alan Timm, Thomas Messerschmidt2

Jan 18

A quick shoutout to the foxglove team

I have used rviz before, but never foxglove. I will try it on your recommendation. Thanks. Thomas

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A quick shoutout to the foxglove team

I have used rviz before, but never foxglove. I will try it on your recommendation. Thanks. Thomas

Jan 18

Alan Timm4

Jan 16

Our January 2026 *IN PERSON* RSSC Meetup @ CSULB!

Hey there! The recording of our latest meetup has been posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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Our January 2026 *IN PERSON* RSSC Meetup @ CSULB!

Hey there! The recording of our latest meetup has been posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Jan 16

Thomas Messerschmidt

Jan 15

The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Human Identification for AI. 2. Introduction: Creating Your Own ChatGPT Large Language Model AI : 7 - 8:30ish PM Pacific time! (1/15)

TONIGHT'S AGENDA - AI in the News (about 5 minutes) - Info on our upcoming AI Intro Class (about

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The AI 🧠 SIG 🤓 Discussion Group Meets TONIGHT 🌛 ! : 1. Human Identification for AI. 2. Introduction: Creating Your Own ChatGPT Large Language Model AI : 7 - 8:30ish PM Pacific time! (1/15)

TONIGHT'S AGENDA - AI in the News (about 5 minutes) - Info on our upcoming AI Intro Class (about

Jan 15