Tristan
Brodeur
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picture of me Currently building Rekall. I build, ride, and rave. If I'm not building or raving, you'll likely catch me shredding the gnar on my mountain bike or skis.
Bio Born in the great state of Montana. Grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently reside in Washington D.C. I spent my childhood summers on my grandfather's farm in the sun-baked fields of North Dakota. Those months were more than just a break from school—they were the formative times that shaped my future. As I helped my grandfather repair massive farming machinery, I unknowingly planted the seeds of my passion for robotics. The intricate dance of gears, pistons, and circuitry fascinated me, each component working in harmony to ease the burden of manual labor. Of course, my father's relentless enthusiasm for sci-fi novels and movies might have played a role too—it's hard to say which influence was stronger. What I know for certain is that those summers instilled in me a profound appreciation for the hard work behind life's essentials. I witnessed firsthand how these machines, these early forms of automation, weren't just conveniences—they were catalysts for progress. Without them, I realized, society might well have found itself at a standstill. This realization sparked a vision that has driven me ever since: to create machines that can shoulder the burden of mundane, repetitive tasks. I dream of a world where human creativity and innovation are unleashed, freed from the shackles of tedious labor. This is why I fell in love with robotics. It's not just about building cool machines—it's about crafting a future where automation empowers humanity to reach new heights. Every robot I design, every line of code I write, is a step towards that vision—a vision born in those sweaty, greasy, wonderful summers on a North Dakota farm. Fast forward to today, and my path has taken an intriguing turn. While still in the robotics sphere, I'm now focused on developing automated camera systems for 3D video capture. It's a shift from alleviating workloads to transforming visual media, but the core principle remains: using technology to push boundaries. We're in the early stages of this exciting project, with more details to be revealed soon.