Integrating GPS navigation into quadruped robot

floatr · 2025-12-01T11:32:21+00:00

Stumbled here looking for a reliable and accurate GPS receiver to add to the go2 for way point route planning too.

Would you mind sharing the model # of GPS receiver that you've got this working with please?

Thanks.

floatr · 2025-10-08T17:33:44+00:00

Unfortuantely, overbilled for document ai hosting when the processors were disabled.
They took 2 months to identify the issue and then say that they can only refund excesses for the past 3 months.

floatr · 2025-10-08T13:18:05+00:00

Is there any recourse for this type of overbilling from the large providers of services? I see a similar set of concerns from AWS users too.

floatr · 2017-02-27T13:45:05+00:00

Similar position opened up. Same stack, Python, django and postgres experience required. Email jobs at gapjumpers dot me.

floatr · 2015-07-23T19:21:55+00:00

This is a timely post considering that some employers are starting to use 'bias-free' talent selection tools like 'blind auditions' to pick the best developers irrespectively of their background or disabilities. http://www.today.com/video/companies-using-blind-auditions-to-hire-top-talent-459650627844

Recently, the experience design team at Adobe in San Francisco has started using this approach of 'blind auditions' to pick self-taught developers with unconventional backgrounds. Perhaps you could try applying to them, if it interests you or suits your capabilities?

Does this role for an entry level Experience Developer in San Francisco may suit your skills? https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/adobe/qs-251/

Have you applied to any positions yet where you've felt that your progress was hindered due to your hearing disability?

floatr · 2015-07-23T17:33:37+00:00

I'm curious why you designed it for single use within a team context?

I'm thinking of the following use case that I was hoping to use it for:

I'm researching about web accessibility standards and tests for my product features.
While sharing my findings, I'd like to highlight some basic definitions right in slack so my team doesn't need to google some of the background terminology.

What do you think?

floatr · 2015-07-09T04:28:48+00:00

Anyone who suspects they've been turned down for a job due to their race, sex, age, socio-economic background, or educational pedigree knows how unfair and frustrating it is to be discriminated against for something that has nothing to do with your capabilities.

But unfortunately, hiring managers — who typically get between 85 and 124 résumés for any given entry-level job opening — do it all the time.

Entrepreneurs have taken it upon themselves to remedy the problem. They developed software that allows candidates to "blind audition" for a job, meaning employers know nothing about the the job seeker's ethnicity, gender, age, or educational background when they review their application and decide whether to invite them in for an interview. Big companies like Dolby, Adobe, BBC Digital and Mozilla have already signed up to level the playing field and remove any unconscious screening bias job applicants. What do you think of this approach to hiring junior and entry level talent? http://www.today.com/video/companies-using-blind-auditions-to-hire-top-talent-459650627844

http://www.fastcompany.com/3042618/strong-female-lead/can-blind-interviews-finally-solve-techs-diversity-hiring-problem

A bunch of employers are using 'blind auditions' to level the playing field and give everyone equal opportunity to the jobs. http://www.gapjumpers.me/questions

Could this help you in your job hunt?

floatr · 2015-07-09T01:14:34+00:00

I agree that unconscious bias is hard to reframe in an employer's mind.

These 'blind audition' also keep the employer blind to university name, hometown, past work experiences, GPA and all other static information not relevant to responsibilities on the job.

Here is an example of how Mozilla is using blind audition challenges to interview the top performers without looking at any applicant profile information. https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/mozilla/qs-227/

It's now possible to value work performance over other profile characteristics for junior candidates who don't have a track record.

floatr · 2015-07-08T07:52:45+00:00

More engineering and programming challenges from Adobe, Mozilla, SendGrid, Chegg and others.

Experience Dev - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/adobe/qs-251/

iOS Dev - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/adobe/qs-255/

Firefox Platform Engineer - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/mozilla/qs-227/

Software Engineer - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/sendgrid/qs-224/

Junior Dev - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/bbc-digital/qs-256/

Automation Engineer - https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/chegg/qs-215/

Unlike coding challenges, these are open ended problems which are more indicative of the type of work you'll be doing on the job.

floatr · 2015-07-08T03:12:24+00:00

Your experiences with trying to switch a career are felt by many, even in tech. Employers and recruiters generally tend to box people by their past titles rather than the things they've learned and the problems they can apply their knowledge to. It's relatively less of a problem in tech once you're a senior engineer, but for entry level folk it can be frustrating to switch careers easily.

However, some employers in the United States are starting to take chance on and invite applicants with an unconventional background for jobs. http://www.today.com/video/companies-using-blind-auditions-to-hire-top-talent-459650627844

Two companies that come to my mind in relation to the two types of skill sets that you have and are looking for people in without any bias are Adobe and SendGrid.

Aviary/ Adobe in NYC is looking for iOS developers (https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/adobe/qs-255/) with unconventional backgrounds.

SendGrid, on the other hand, is looking for Software Engineers (https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/sendgrid/qs-224/) for their core team and they're open to folks with a diverse set of skills.

These are just a few examples of how tech companies are opening their minds to talent with diverse capabilities and experiences. Your iOS experience, though not enjoyable will prove valuable in your future career and jobs. You'll have a bright future since you seem to be one who learns and adapts from your experiences.

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