Lunch Talks

Jessica Banks

Founder, RockPaperRobot
March 21, 2014

“I try to freeze a sense of wonder and dynamism in one moment.”

Jessica Banks is a roboticist, product designer, and interactive artist at RockPaperRobot. She holds a Computer Science and Electrical Engineer’s degree and a Master’s in robotics from MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Lab as well as a B.S. in General Physics from the University of Michigan. A fellowship at Eyebeam Art & Technology brought her back to New York to become an entrepreneur.

See this Lunch Talk featured on Co.Design

  • Two plates of freshly steamed buns on a wooden table. The front plate is black and white, holding six buns. The back plate is white with six buns as well. Each bun is pinched at the top, showcasing a soft, fluffy texture.
  • A person stands in front of a projection screen displaying the words "I'm trending." They hold a microphone and appear to be giving a presentation to an audience. The presenter wears a dark top and has their hair styled in an updo.
  • A woman stands in front of a presentation slide titled "New Lab". The slide features images of a large industrial warehouse and a busy workshop. Text on the slide includes "The Inventional Revolution," "Process," "Execution," and "Internet.
  • A woman with blonde hair in a bun and wearing a black sweater is standing in front of a projection screen, smiling and holding a presentation remote. She is facing a seated audience whose backs are visible in the foreground.
  • Three young men stand closely together outdoors, all smiling at the camera. They are each holding a beer bottle. The man on the left wears a yellow and gray jacket, the middle one a green jacket and plaid shirt, and the one on the right a gray beanie and jacket. A wooden arch is in the background.
  • A woman with curly hair wearing a purple jacket and a man with glasses and a beard wearing a blue shirt are both smiling and holding beer bottles. They are standing against a light-colored wall with some artwork in the background.

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