I’m a roboticist, an architecture student, and a technical program/product manager. I’m interested in the use of robotic tools in sustainably shaping the built environment.

I co-founded    at  ’s    moonshot factory, with a mission to democratize access to industrial robotics. Prior to that, I started    with Hideki Kozima, designer of the    robot. We created a family of robotic toys & characters, including Zingy, a mascot for  . Other projects of mine include   Brew Works and the  . Please see my Portfolio for more about what I’ve gotten up to.

A few things I enjoy: I practice karate with 月影流. • I’m a    advanced open water diver, a member, and a supporter of ’s sustainable seafood. • I have American Sailing Association certifications 101 & 103. • I have a dormant Private Pilot license that I hope to revive some day. • I’m a member of The Long Now Foundation. • Over the years I’ve shifted from motorcycles to bicycles (with a fondness for ’s), and I love skiing (increasingly in the backcountry) & backpacking.

I was born in Poland, grew up in New York, spent some years in Japan, and live in San Francisco. I studied computer science, psychology, & robotics at (BA’02, MS’03) & (PhD’10). My doctoral thesis on rhythmic human-robot social interaction was sponsored by the NSF & Japan’s NICT. I am currently pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at  .