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Prosthetic Hand

HELLO, I'M

Jacob Dynes

Self-taught robotics hobbyist

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Jacob Dynes

AAS in

Engineering Technology with a concentration in

Machine Learning & Design Techniques

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About

About

MY BACKGROUND

     I grew up taking apart electronics and toys. As young as 8-years-old, when I took apart remote control cars and combined them together, creating a single robot from the various parts.
     Since then, I've found satisfaction and fascination in machinery and electronics, taking things apart and putting them back together, or creating something entirely new with the parts has been a hobby of mine that I've pursued as a career, as well as higher education.
    In 2016, I started the process of building an A.I humanoid robot, this pursuit continues today as I continue to develop my skills through trial and error as well as higher education. (a picture of my robot on the right)
    Then in 2018 I began building a 3D printer from scratch because I could not find a printer on the market that would suit my needs of printing my large designs for the AI humanoid robot that I'm currently working on without a hefty price tag and functional limitations, or overall design insufficiencies.
     Upon completion of my robot, my desire is that it will have the ability to help me in the development of other projects and through the Machine Learning process, will become of use in the field of prosthetics.

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2022 - 2024
April 20, 2024
November 2023
2012

Twin Rivers Adult School - High School Diploma

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

October 2021 - Present

Comcast | Residential Installation Technician

April 2019 - October 2021

The Home Depot | Plumbing Associate

February 2021 - June 2021

The Home Depot | Acting Supervisor

November 2018 - April 2019

The Home Depot | Pro Lot Loader

June 2017 - October 2018

Shop Smart | Freight Manager

July 2017 - August 2018

Summit Beverage Company | Merchandiser

April 2017 - May 2017

Taylor's Sausage Inc | Cleanup Crew

October 2015 - March 2017

Two Men and a Truck | Professional Mover

Skills & Abilities

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

3D Design experience using Fusion360 for designing all the parts for my robot, as well as utilizing Generative design

3D Design experience using TinkerCad for creating quick, rough draft designs

3D Design experience using Inventor Professional for designing basic, non Generative design parts

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Programming in Python

A drive to continuously learn

Years of experience building DIY projects

Functional knowledge in the utility of different materials for building projects

Determination for the process of Trial and Error

Skills & Languages
Awards & Interests

Awards, Scholarships & Grants

WHERE I SHINE

Dean's Award for 3.5 GPA or above:

Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023; Fall 2023, Spring 2024

Federal Pell Grant 2022 - 2023

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Construction Safety and Health 11/17/2009

Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Robotics

Exercise & Martial Arts

Gardening

Cooking

Drawing

Watching & Reading Anime

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