Is it really worth it joining a robotics hackathon? One year ago, thousands of people around the world spent a single weekend building AI robots using the open-source LeRobot stack. Many had never built a robot before. We sat down with the winners to ask what they made and where they are now. For many of them, that weekend changed everything, turning the intimidating field of AI robotics into an accessible hobby or even a full-time career. Here are a few key takeaways from their year-long journey: - You don't need a PhD to start. For many participants, this was their very first robot - One weekend can launch a career. Winning secured internships and full-time jobs - Community lowers the barrier to entry - Learning by doing is exponentially faster. Robotics still requires getting your hands dirty to truly progress Watch the full video to see their projects and hear their advice for taking the first step. @ClementDelangue, @Thom_Wolf