Work with Us at PhyzAI
The PhyzAI robot is designed to stimulate and inspire creative minds, with a focus on artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies. Using state-of-the-art technology, imaginative art, great story telling, and fun and friendly robotic personality, PhyzAI incorporates advanced sensors and OpenAI Architecture to interactively engage with, and teach, students the importance of innovative technology.
PhyzAI is an interactive AI Powered Steampunk S.T.E.A.M. Machine that promotes robotics and STEM educational programs at events and festivals.
Our goal is to continue to improve PhyzAI while adding to our program with additional robot characters that demonstrate other areas of STEM. Team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and vision for new characters in the program as well as work alongside others to improve ongoing projects.
PhyzAI is an interactive AI Powered Steampunk S.T.E.A.M. Machine that promotes robotics and STEM educational programs at events and festivals.
Our goal is to continue to improve PhyzAI while adding to our program with additional robot characters that demonstrate other areas of STEM. Team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and vision for new characters in the program as well as work alongside others to improve ongoing projects.
The Approach
With past and future grants we will continue to bring together a team of volunteer mentors and advanced robotics students to build and improve this program. Our goal is to continue to build engaging robot characters that inspire young minds.
Our program is organized into 5 teams, each with a specific area of expertise.
The goal is to fill each team with two or three mentors and two to four college students. In this environment Mentors will be active participants in the process working side-by-side with the students.
Our program is organized into 5 teams, each with a specific area of expertise.
- Software development and AI Integration Team is tasked with building out the control systems and updating software as needed
- Electrical/Mechanical Team handles power storage, motors, actuators, internal wiring, motion systems, and power and computer systems
- Art/Design Team works on anthropomorphizing robots in a creative and engaging way that appeals to children
- 3D Manufacturing Team is responsible for constructing artistic and creative external parts, including interactive faces
- Business Team handles all of the logistics, purchasing, website, social media, and event planning
The goal is to fill each team with two or three mentors and two to four college students. In this environment Mentors will be active participants in the process working side-by-side with the students.
What are we asking of our mentors?
As a mentor you are asked to manage, lead, and work alongside other team members. Mentors will be asked to do at least two build days a month and give status updates on a regular basis.
What are we asking of our volunteers?
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, be willing to work alongside others, and be willing to learn.
