Robotics, Wearables & AI for Western Equestrian Sports - Kevin Chambers | Ep 364

Ezekiel Iferia sits down withtechnologist and equestrian entrepreneur Kevin Chambers, founder of K Horses,to discuss bringing robotics, embedded systems, and wearable controls to theworld of team roping and cutting.

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00:00 Welcome Kevin Chambers:Equestrian Technologist & Founder of K Horses

01:31 The Solo RopingBottleneck: Eliminating the Need for Extra Drivers and ATVs

03:55 Rapid FirmwarePrototyping: Leveraging AI to Code ESP32 & Arduino Microcontrollers

04:57 Designing State-AwareRobotics: Safety Failsafes and Runaway Prevention

06:42 Developing the WearableRing: Reverse-Engineering Bluetooth HID for Saddle Control

08:35 Cultural Resistance:Introducing Wearables into Traditional Rodeo & Western Sports

09:54 Democratizing EquestrianTraining: Affordable Robotics for Everyday Riders

11:33 Why Tech Overlooks WesternDisciplines: Demanding 18-Hour Workdays and Cultural Divides

13:31 Designing for DustyArenas: Laser Distance Sensing and Virtual Joystick Navigation

15:26 Sobriety, Purpose &Metalwork: Replacing Isolation with Hardware Engineering

17:50 Launching the AutonomousSled: Future Distribution and Rural Field Testing

19:05 What Does True InnovationMean to You? (Continuous Self-Improvement in Life and Code)

20:11 Connect with KevinChambers & Discover K Horses

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