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chubicki.bsky.social
Robotics Professor • Director, Optimal Robotics Lab • Florida State • Legged Robotics—Control and AI—Biomechanics • TEDx Fellow • Science babbled on National TV
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Submissions are being accepted until March 31 for the awards for excellence in science communication given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social which honor science communicators, journalists, and researchers. Apply now: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel...

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I think “corrupt” is the word we’re seeking. Unlike “unethical” or “authoritarian,” it doesn’t sound like social studies homework. And unlike “greedy” or “cruel,” ironic edgelords don’t even defend it as necessary evil.

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Our TVs watch us now.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

My interpretation of this headline and lead image is that me and Gabby are responsible for inflation. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/s...

submitted 1 day ago • 9 comments

Undergraduate research opportunities are incredibly valuable, both for the students and for the progress of the work. And having undergraduate research experience is a massive help for grad school admission. REU cancellations harm students’ preparedness & career prospects, and slow research progress

submitted 4 days ago • 14 comments

Scientists work for *years* to get National Science Foundation funding. It’s extremely competitive. If you do, it pays your students. Pays their rent, food & tuition while they do science in your lab. Right now, it’s being ripped away for reasons having nothing to do with efficiency or merit.

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

Good news!

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This is a boldly different approach from the dozens of other humanoid robotics startups. Walking will be a daunting challenge but a fun one.

submitted 5 days ago • 3 comments

A robust administrative staff is the beating heart of an organization. Without them I wouldn’t be able to do the work I love and am trained to do. I am grateful to them every day.

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

When Carrie Coon isn’t in your image training set.

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

I am no longer accepting the argument "there are bigger problems than this!" unless you are personally working to stop the ultimate Heat Death of the Universe.

submitted 15 days ago • 345 comments

Better Call Saul still moves me to tears whenever I think of that show and Emmy voters need to sit in timeout and think about what they’ve done.

submitted 16 days ago • 3 comments

Noticed the same thing while walking the dog. Venus is shining bright right now!

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments

This is a great and concise introduction to popular paradoxes by @kelseyahe.bsky.social. I didn’t know about several of these. youtu.be/1vJsWKg2o1w?...

submitted 27 days ago • 4 comments

Can you beat “Deal or no Deal Island” with “Monty Hall” math tricks? Here’s a fun little video @robcesternino.bsky.social and I made to answer and explain. youtu.be/na1RpqGluBw?...

submitted 33 days ago • 2 comments

Ask Dr. Hubicki Winter 2025 Premieres Now! We covered all kinds of topics from aliens, to Rubik's cubes, and a few fun stories too! I'm in the live chat now answering questions. Hope you enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c99j...

submitted 36 days ago • 6 comments

Morning snow in Tallahassee.

submitted 37 days ago • 2 comments

Got a question? Curious about robots, science, game show math or just want me to ramble on a random topic? I’ll be answering them on Wednesday! Submit your questions at the form below for the next “Ask Dr. Hubicki.” robhasawebsite.com/askdrhubicki

submitted 41 days ago • 5 comments

It's World Logic Day! But this sentence is a lie.

submitted 44 days ago • 3 comments

As a professor, I’ve noticed an inverse relationship between my joy in making an assignment and my students’ joy in completing it.

submitted 48 days ago • 3 comments

I wrote about a scientific paper called “The Unbearable Slowness of Being” which finds that the human brain’s throughput is just 10 bits per second. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/s... 🧪

submitted 64 days ago • 23 comments

Wake up, babe. New mass hysteria dropped. It’s drones this time.

submitted 69 days ago • 5 comments

When was the last time final immunity ended in a puzzle? #survivor

submitted 71 days ago • 4 comments

There is no fact so obvious, treatment so effective, or mission so noble that conspiracy thinking can’t rot.

submitted 76 days ago • 2 comments

Why do meteors always land in craters?

submitted 76 days ago • 28 comments

To the students who take the time to send compliments to their professors through their teaching centers… thank you.

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment