James Wilson

James Wilson

Notes on FSD From a Driver at Large

With the upcoming expiration of the EV tax credit at the end of September, I moved up my plans to purchase an electric vehicle. I was originally thinking that I would hang on

The Venerable Rocker Bogie Robot

Background I have always admired the Mars Rovers and their drive train design. Called a "Rocker Bogie", it has the singular distinction of operating on another planet over varied terrain that

I am awash in robots!

As you know if you read this blog, I am a retired software engineer. I have never lost my love of all things that move autonomously, in whatever form they may take, be

Riding on Gravel in Death Valley

I recently purchased a new bike with the moniker of "Gravel Bike", think mountain bike meets road bike. It is equipped with wider tires, a bevy of mount points to attach