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Brooke Becher

Brooke Becher is a Built In staff reporter covering hardware and robotics. Based out of Los Angeles, she’s been writing culture features and reporting local news since 2014.

Becher has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Lincoln, located in the United Kingdom, as well as a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from California State University, Long Beach. Her dissertation analyzed the nation’s narrative on rape culture through Western, online news media coverage, spanning the American political spectrum.

Past works are featured in LA Weekly, The Orange County Register, GOOD Magazine, Long Beach Press Telegram, California Business Journal and Los Angeles Magazine.

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  • Built: The Bluebeam Blog
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  • What Is a Robotaxi?
    13 Mar—Built In
    Robotaxis are autonomous vehicles, or AVs, that provide ride-hailing services without the need of a human driver — and they’re quickly catching on as technology improves. Typically electric, these driverless cabs have the potential to ease traffic congestion, lower emissions and save money for passengers and companies alike, disrupting traditional taxi services and even the demand for personal cars in the long run. Robotaxi Definition Robotaxis are self-driving vehicles that provide on-demand...
  • What a Trump Administration Could Mean for the Crypto Industry
    16 Jan—Built In
    Donald Trump ran his presidential campaign on a pro-crypto platform, and plans to turn that vision into policy upon his return to the White House. Once a vocal critic of digital assets, the president-elect is now determined to boost cryptocurrency’s role in the U.S. economy, with an ambitious goal to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet.” This marks a sharp departure from his earlier views. During his first term as president, Trump was “not a fan” of cryptocurrency because...
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  • Robot Dogs: What We Know About Them
    18 Dec 2024—Built In
    Caption: Image: Roman Korotkov / Shutterstock Robot dogs are four-legged machines that are designed to replicate the appearance, movements and behaviors of a real dog. Often equipped with sensors, cameras and artificial intelligence, these mechanical canines come in a variety of forms — from toy-like models designed for entertainment and companionship, to highly engineered systems built to perform tasks like industrial maintenance, search and rescue and even defense operations. What Are Robot...
  • What Are Robotic Hands? What Can They Do?
    4 Dec 2024—Built In
    Image: Shutterstock A robotic hand is a mechanical device designed to emulate the function and dexterity of a human hand. Also known as “end effectors,” they are typically mounted on robotic arms and use motors, actuators, sensors and control systems, to grip, move and rotate objects. Robotic Hand Definition Robotic hands are mechanical devices that simulate the function and dexterity of human hands. Made up of actuators, sensors, and a control system, they are designed for tasks like...

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