Mike Oitzman
Robotics editor, founder, podcast host, and night‑sky photography educator
Sacramento, California
Summary
Experienced robotics journalist and editor who builds and leads editorial coverage for the robotics industry, with a focus on mobile robots and emerging form factors. therobotreport+2
Founder and entrepreneur who created technical media and consultancy projects (Mobile Robot Guide, MarketSpec) and who has shepherded an editorial asset through acquisition and integration. wtwhmedia+2
Educator and practitioner in night‑sky photography: runs Master The Milky Way workshops and field trips, publishes how‑to content and location guides, and teaches planning, capture, and post‑processing techniques. masterthemilkyway+2
Podcast host and public speaker who amplifies robotics conversations through weekly podcasts and conference appearances, interviewing industry leaders and covering standards, safety, and commercialization topics. spotify+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Humanoid Guidelines
July 1, 2024Column discussing proposed guidelines for humanoid robot development, safety, governance, and the need for standards and global cooperation.
Knightscope Robots Help to Enforce Social Distancing with COVID-19
April 1, 2020Article describing software features enabling Knightscope AMRs to detect close groupings of people and broadcast public‑safety messages during COVID‑19.