rebelling against low expectations
(PopSci) — Two summers ago, Easton LaChappelle thought it would be fun to build a robotic arm controlled wirelessly using a glove. LaChappelle, then 14, knew nothing about electronics, programming, or robots—but he was bored and desperate for a challenge. So over the next couple of years, the teen, now a high school junior, toiled in his cramped bedroom workshop in Mancos, Colorado, ironing out the details. In time, he emerged with a robo-arm operated by a gaming glove—and his mind.
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rebelling against low expectations
My name’s Peter. I subscribe to popular science, and have read your book, Do Hard Things. I really liked it. I also like this kind of stuff, and can really identify with this kid. I think it would be great if you posted more of this kind of stuff. I’m really enjoying your book. Keep up the good work!
Hey Peter, so glad you liked our book and this video. If you liked this you might also like some of the other stories we’ve posted here:
http://therebelution.com/blog/category/blog/teens-in-the-news/technology/
Also, if you come across any stories of young people doing amazing things like Easton, submit it to us through our Submit Content page. We’ll probably post it. =)
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