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Wake Up Learn

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A fun, techie robotics channel that inspires students to wake up their hidden talents. We also share Inspirational stories and productivity hacks from amazing people. Leave a voice message on Anchor.fm to share your story.

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Kids building robots from junk around the world, Teenage sisters that pilot airplanes across the country, Robot Surgeons, 3 year old geniuses, and much more.

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Robotics and Making Learning Fun

Wake Up Learn Aug 08, 2022

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Robotics and Making Learning Fun

Robotics and Making Learning Fun

Catching up on our robotics classes and what is the key to making learning fun
Aug 08, 202208:51
Russian Terminator sent to the International Space Station and Back Again

Russian Terminator sent to the International Space Station and Back Again

Here is a video from a podcast that we did about the the Fedor Russian Robot back in 2019. Now there are fears of Robots being used in Russian Ukraine war. Hopefully it won't come to this. 

#robotics #iss #NASA #melgibson #wakeuplearn #unlearnandrelearn #dannyglover #scifi #action

Mar 26, 202206:41
What NASA's Mar Perseverance Rover just taught you about your home computer system.

What NASA's Mar Perseverance Rover just taught you about your home computer system.

Thursday , Feb 18, 2021 was an exciting day for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The biggest, fastest , smartest Rover successfully touched on the surface of Mars. These is a surprising fact about this rover and what it just told you about home computer system or your smartphone.
Feb 19, 202108:25
Hacking the new iRobot i3 plus robot vacuum

Hacking the new iRobot i3 plus robot vacuum

Starting to experiment with iRobot’s new lower priced self emptying robot .
Feb 07, 202106:08
Walmart listens to customer’s biggest fears .

Walmart listens to customer’s biggest fears .

While the US was voting in the election , Walmart quietly listened to its customers biggest fear. Hint, it’s not about politics or the coronavirus. #technology #robotics
Dec 03, 202006:55
Science of Rap Music Samples - shout out to Gen X

Science of Rap Music Samples - shout out to Gen X

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
Testing out Spotify’s new music feature - Juicy Fruit by Mtume : Juicy by Notorious B.I.G , School Boy Crush : Life is Too Short , Good Times : Rappers Delight
Oct 14, 202024:60
Voting affects everything. Change my mind?

Voting affects everything. Change my mind?

Voting affects everything you do. The air  you breathe, water you drink, food, jobs, racial justice, business, even how you pray. We challenge you to change our minds. 

Note:
Every election is important, not just presidential elections, by the way, the president tested positive for COVID-19 while we're working on this episode, we wish him well, it's a hideous disease. And even though he downplayed the risk, this virus is no joke. We've even lost a few family members to it, and it may even affect the outcome of the election.

Oct 04, 202004:48
Making virtual robotics classes

Making virtual robotics classes

Updates on the virtual robotics classes that we are creating . Completely online , fully simulated robots and 3D environments. Ages 10 through adult .
Aug 14, 202003:34
Using computers to end Racism.

Using computers to end Racism.

It took us a while to talk about this subject on this podcast, but lately it seems that the county is more polarized than ever. Whether it's the current racial protests, Black Lives Matter, Covid-19 crisis , masks or no mask debate, the tensions are running over.
What can we learn from computers that can help? Or, are we becoming too much like computers? Are social media algorithms fueling the fire?
Tune in and let us know your thoughts.

Jul 27, 202008:56
Keeping Remote Work Freedom after the Pandemic

Keeping Remote Work Freedom after the Pandemic

Now that states are opening back up , how do you keep your remote working freedom ? Are you ready go back or do you want to stay free?
May 18, 202005:14
Surviving Corona Virus Isolation. How I became a true believer

Surviving Corona Virus Isolation. How I became a true believer

Staying home and being in lock down during COVID-19 CoronaVirus Pandemic is tough . Here’s my story on how I became a true believer in isolation and give your inspiration to get through it .
Mar 19, 202006:03
Jaw dropping new IOS 13 Developer Course

Jaw dropping new IOS 13 Developer Course

Reviewing a great new IOS 13 Developer course . Most courses are terrible , but I may have finally found one that works well for me . Contact us for more info .
Nov 14, 201901:24
Russian Terminator sent to the International Space Station and Back Again
Sep 12, 201906:56
Fetch Robotics raises $46 millon

Fetch Robotics raises $46 millon

Warehouse robot manufacturer is stepping up production to help fill the estimated 600,000  unfilled warehouse and manufacturing jobs. 

Jul 25, 201903:14
Making Everyday Graduation Day

Making Everyday Graduation Day

The months of May and June are Graduation Season in the U.S.  From High School, College, Trade School, and even middle school promotions the whole family comes out to celebrate. Other than that graduations, most academics are pretty dry, How do we bring this atmosphere to everyday school work? We'll share some thoughts and would love to hear yours.

Jun 18, 201905:34
A Brain Surgeon who didn't go to Med School? Ep 148

A Brain Surgeon who didn't go to Med School? Ep 148

Would you let a Brain surgeon operate on you who didn't go to Med School? What about other professions? Why do we put so much emphasis on education?

May 07, 201907:53
Are your Allergies affecting your income? Ep 147

Are your Allergies affecting your income? Ep 147

Are your Allergies affecting your income? A lot of people have them and don't even realize it because they doesn't have the traditional symptoms of running noses and sneezing.
May 03, 201906:43
Low Cost Robotics Kits for Classroom or Home Ep 146

Low Cost Robotics Kits for Classroom or Home Ep 146

How to beat the high cost of Robotics kits for your classroom or home. 

Apr 17, 201907:31
Why Babies are smarter than you

Why Babies are smarter than you

If you want to be smarter, succeed faster, act like a baby. A little known secret why babies are actually smarter and better at learning things than the average adult.
Apr 01, 201906:34
Haitian Inventor makes robot to help his son talk

Haitian Inventor makes robot to help his son talk

With only 3 months of formal training, the mostly self taught engineer builds a robot to help his son talk.

Mar 26, 201903:01
Do automated systems have too much power? Recent Boeing 737 Max 8 Airplane tragedies.

Do automated systems have too much power? Recent Boeing 737 Max 8 Airplane tragedies.

Our thoughts and prayers go out the families and friends who lost loved ones in the recent Indonesian and Ethiopian airlines tragedies . In this episode we talk about Engineering design and challenges with  giving Automated systems too much decision making power. 

Mar 23, 201905:46
Robots vs. Androids vs Cyborgs.

Robots vs. Androids vs Cyborgs.

What's the difference between Robots , Androids, and Cyborgs?  Which one should my class try to build?

Mar 15, 201907:23
Ownership vs Digital Sharecropping Ep 141

Ownership vs Digital Sharecropping Ep 141

How to make sure you are an owner in the Digital world not a Digital Sharecropper, . Hint: Using free tools, working for Free , on someone else's Social media platform will not lead to ownership.
Feb 19, 201911:59
How I fell in love twice on Valentines Day (Part 1) - Ep 140

How I fell in love twice on Valentines Day (Part 1) - Ep 140

t was Feb 15 and I awoke to the shining sun as our cruise ship sailed down the Nile River in Egypt , Africa. After days of walking through the streets of Cairo, riding camels , exploring Pyramids our journey culminated in a beautiful wedding ceremony the previous day . As my lovely bride still lay fast asleep, I realized that I had fallen in love all over again on Valentines Day; for the second time .
From trying to build a six foot robot in middle school to sailing down Nile river in Egypt, Africa. Edwin tells how Feb 14 led him to always encourage people to follow their true passions.
Feb 15, 201910:09
Introduction to Robotics Ep 139

Introduction to Robotics Ep 139

General, 10 minute,  plain English overview of the latest in Robotics 

Feb 12, 201911:11
Henry Blair invented the Seed Planter Ep. 138

Henry Blair invented the Seed Planter Ep. 138

The second African American Inventor to receive a patent in 1834 for this labor saving device. We also talk about our ongoing adventures in trying to create a self charging drone.

Feb 08, 201908:05
Statistics Always Lie - Ep. 137

Statistics Always Lie - Ep. 137

Bad Statistics are everywhere. We discuss the most common sense way to handle these fallacies. We also talk about issues this causes with Marketing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Feb 06, 201910:01
Bionic Face Implants

Bionic Face Implants

Remember the Bionic man and the Bionic woman TV series, now researchers are working on bionic face implants to help people with facial paralysis.
Jan 30, 201904:15
Are Robots Dividing Us? Ep 135

Are Robots Dividing Us? Ep 135

Are the Robots and Automation dividing us? We explore some interesting theories. Also we try out a new (new to us) Audio-Technica ATR2100 USB Cardiod Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone.
Jan 26, 201906:22
Martin Luther King Jr. talks Technology

Martin Luther King Jr. talks Technology

Some insightful, timeless words from Martin Luther King Jr. about technology and our ability to get along. Also we talk about a Kenyan Engineer that invented glove that translates sign language to audio.

Jan 21, 201905:43
High Flying Cleaning Drones Ep 133

High Flying Cleaning Drones Ep 133

Finally some drones that can do some real work . These new drones can clean high rise windows, de-ice wind turbines , and even fight fires
Jan 16, 201903:03
Automatic Podcasting Ep 132

Automatic Podcasting Ep 132

Happy New Year. My latest adventures and automating the podcast creation workflow using custom code and tools such as Zapier.
Jan 09, 201903:41
Netflix’s Bird Box vs “Hidden Figures” GPS Ep 131

Netflix’s Bird Box vs “Hidden Figures” GPS Ep 131

Thoughts on Netflix’s new suspense thriller “Bird Box”, also learn about true “hidden figure” that contributed to the invention of the GPS, and catch up with one of the sisters who flew airplanes across country before she could drive.
Dec 29, 201807:20
How to have Quality Family Time. Ep 130

How to have Quality Family Time. Ep 130

How a power outage taught our family to enjoy the quiet moments. Also a rebroadcast of “Maximizing Holiday time” to learn new skills. Also an engineer that created a viral Glitter package for would be Grinches and how detect a viral hoax.
Dec 21, 201811:04
Ep 129: Rudolph the Guerrilla Marketing Reindeer

Ep 129: Rudolph the Guerrilla Marketing Reindeer

How Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer can help you get your ideas across and grow your business, Making Self Charging Drones - Part 1, and story of a boy who got exactly what he wanted for Christmas.
Dec 18, 201810:28
Ep 128: GE’s New Alexa powered microwave vs. Genius High School senior vs. a viral haircut.

Ep 128: GE’s New Alexa powered microwave vs. Genius High School senior vs. a viral haircut.

Genius High school senior was accepted at 20 colleges including the Ivy Leagues with full scholarships , Testing out GE’s new Alexa powered microwave , and a Dad’s reaction to his son’s haircut goes viral.
Dec 15, 201810:49
Ep 127: NASA Voyager 2 Spacecraft goes interstellar

Ep 127: NASA Voyager 2 Spacecraft goes interstellar

The Voyager 2 Spacecraft leaves our solar system and heads for the stars. Listen to learn some little known facts about how the Spacecraft really works from NASA insiders.
Dec 11, 201806:19
Ep 126: Watching Train Wrecks

Ep 126: Watching Train Wrecks

Can a fear of failure lead to a lifetime of train wrecks? Are you taking enough chances in life?
Dec 07, 201805:03
Ghanian Rocket Scientist and Wix vs Wordpress
Dec 05, 201806:09
Flying spacecraft versus Flying Pastors

Flying spacecraft versus Flying Pastors

NASA successfully landed it insight spacecraft on Mars this week, And a Mississippi Pastor also took to the air to make a point during during a sermon
Nov 30, 201805:54
Ep 123: Maximizing your Holidays in unusual ways

Ep 123: Maximizing your Holidays in unusual ways

As we enjoy this holiday season with friends and family, here are some unusual ways that you can make the most of your holiday season and reach your dreams.
Nov 23, 201802:16
Ep 122: The Power of Thank You

Ep 122: The Power of Thank You

Why this simple lost art shows you care, and will take your work to new heights
Nov 19, 201805:06
Star Wars fan builds her very own droid with no experience.

Star Wars fan builds her very own droid with no experience.

Star Wars fan from Washington state wanted her very own working, imperial droid. There was just one problem. She had no idea how to do that. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Nov 15, 201802:17
Yeti vs $20 Mic

Yeti vs $20 Mic

Punted on the Yeti Mic
Nov 09, 201800:43
Ep 119 : Yeti Mic and Robot Control Systems

Ep 119 : Yeti Mic and Robot Control Systems

Testing out new Yeti Mic compared to Apple EarPods. Working on a new Robot Control System overview.
Oct 20, 201802:07
Ep 118 Robot performing Parkour

Ep 118 Robot performing Parkour

Running from robots just got a little harder. Robots are getting more athletic and able to do complex human obstacle courses
Oct 14, 201802:49
Ep 117: Why Babies don’t like you

Ep 117: Why Babies don’t like you

How you interact with babies can tell a lot about yourself .
Oct 03, 201805:28
Ep 116: Building a low cost, 4 ft tall, useful robot

Ep 116: Building a low cost, 4 ft tall, useful robot

My latest adventures in trying to build a 4 ft tall useful robot with Meccano , Arduino and Raspberry Pi 3
Sep 26, 201805:10
Ep 115: Amazing School Principal

Ep 115: Amazing School Principal

High School principal applied a simple solution to help solve absenteeism and bullying
Sep 17, 201801:27
Ep 114: how not to be a drone

Ep 114: how not to be a drone

City help a 13 years kid get a permit instead of shutting him down
Sep 10, 201801:14