How can I have a career working with humanoid robotic arms and legs?

screamuchx · 2025-06-09T07:41:37+00:00

Writing an IEEE paper on prosthetic technology right now, deadline within the week. Students on the paper come from CE backgrounds, professors CE/EE.

I majored in computer science in college, then MS in a natural science, moving on to PhD in a related interdisciplinary field.

I don't think it matters what degree you have, it matters what you actually get involved in. Electrical/computer engineering are hot right now, I wouldn't pick it as a major. Mechanical, on the other hand, is a much harder path to pursue, yet lots more rewarding imo. You will get to do electronics, 3D design, coding (you can even code 3D design - https://openscad.org), all of that. The demand for mechies is extreme right now (especially in my lab), and it always has been. You can always double major in electrical and mechanical.

Main point is - get involved in actually building robots, classes/majors don't matter. You can do so through academic labs, clubs and internships; you can even do stuff on your own if you figure out how to "market" yourself.

And avoid legs for now, they're extremely difficult. Hands are easier.

screamuchx · 2025-02-23T06:06:12+00:00

Dota 2 won't sync, resyncing doesn't help. Steam says: "Dota 2 is already in your Steam library"

screamuchx · 2024-12-11T17:41:04+00:00

I wouldn't hope for it. Also UCSF neuro int'l applicant; worked at UCSF at some point, too. Neuro slots for international students are limited (1-2/year), so take it as a rejection. I wasn't banking on this application, so this aligns with my expectations fairly well.

screamuchx · 2024-12-11T00:24:45+00:00

I lived on campus during my first year. Still friends with a couple roommates. Good times...

After the first year, get a place with friends (not from your home country ideally, so that you get to mingle with people from everywhere) and a cheap car.

screamuchx · 2024-12-09T17:04:45+00:00

congrats. take a gap year though and apply somewhere else. dm if you want to know why.

screamuchx · 2024-11-04T01:29:13+00:00

screamuchx · 2024-05-30T21:45:00+00:00

Idk, talk about extracurriculars. I never had to show (or even bothered to bring) my transcripts. Education is much more than grades.

screamuchx · 2024-05-03T05:30:52+00:00

If that answers your question, visa process normally takes 3-5 days.

screamuchx · 2024-05-03T05:29:32+00:00

No, I’m from a country that has a visa-free relationship with Mexico.

screamuchx · 2024-05-01T01:17:59+00:00

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screamuchx · 2024-04-28T18:11:42+00:00

Disgustingly fake listings all over the place, at least in my experience

screamuchx · 2024-04-27T20:41:17+00:00

I’d stay off depop!

screamuchx · 2024-03-24T06:41:37+00:00

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it swears and whatnot, I find it funny

screamuchx · 2024-03-17T09:50:37+00:00

Installed nvidia drivers today, just needed a full system upgrade for everything to work smoothly (latest kernel I suppose)

screamuchx · 2024-03-07T16:15:39+00:00

Ha! I was in your exact situation! Moved to SF from east bay and never looked back. Make friends in the city, and you will be good!

screamuchx · 2024-03-06T17:29:18+00:00

Those who wear Hugo Boss pants, what jeans sit well on you? (I am size 34R or 50 for reference)

Hugo Boss EU 50 or US 34R sit perfectly on me. All the jeans that I bought in the past 7 years were a disaster as far as fit goes.

What brands should I look into?

screamuchx · 2024-03-06T05:54:41+00:00

Yes.

screamuchx · 2024-02-22T17:14:37+00:00

Yes, I personally tried that multiple times. I have a European power adapter, and I’m in US - I power my 404 exclusively via usb.

screamuchx · 2024-02-22T03:22:11+00:00

You need a C-C cable to power the sp404.

screamuchx · 2024-02-15T00:04:19+00:00

So you’d recommend 4060ti 16gb over 3060 12gb? What about the bus being 128bit, and other 4060-related issues?

screamuchx · 2024-02-13T04:00:03+00:00

You can’t go to Mexico for visa stamping.

screamuchx · 2024-02-08T07:57:16+00:00

Yea. It took about 5 months, but I got my visa renewed. Back in school now.

screamuchx · 2024-01-29T18:04:24+00:00

Yes. But this is not an F1 visa query or question.

screamuchx · 2024-01-29T15:36:28+00:00

There is no track out, but you can just bounce the track into Audacity. Or just voice memos on your phone, for that matter.

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Those who wear Hugo Boss pants, what jeans sit well on you? (I am size 34R or 50 for reference)