Simone Giertz

Field: 

Engineering and Robotics.

Nationality: 

Swedish.

Biography:
Simone Giertz is a Swedish inventor, maker, and robotics enthusiast, who has become widely known as the "queen of shitty robots" due to her humorous and unconventional approach to engineering. Initially gaining fame on her YouTube channel, Giertz created a series of intentionally malfunctioning robots designed to automate everyday tasks, such as a helmet that brushes her teeth or an alarm clock that slaps her awake. Through these quirky creations, she used humor and creativity to make engineering more approachable and fun, demonstrating that innovation doesn't have to be serious to be impactful.

Her lighthearted approach to robotics led to a successful career in content creation, where she inspired a wide audience of aspiring engineers and makers. Giertz’s playful take on engineering caught the attention of major media outlets, and she went on to deliver a TED Talk that garnered significant praise for its wit and innovation.

In addition to her YouTube fame, Giertz founded Yetch, a product design company focused on creating fun and practical innovations. Her work continues to inspire people around the world to approach engineering and problem-solving with creativity, humor, and an open mind.

Major Contributions & Achievements:

• "Queen of Shitty Robots": Created viral, intentionally malfunctioning robots that automate simple tasks, showing the creative potential of engineering even with humorous or failed outcomes.

• Innovative Robotics: Designed memorable creations such as the "tooth-brushing helmet" and the "alarm clock that slaps," pushing the boundaries of creativity in robotics.

• YouTube Career: Built a popular YouTube channel, entertaining and educating viewers with her engineering projects.

• TED Talk: Delivered a well-received TED Talk that showcased her journey as an inventor and inspired others to think differently about engineering.

• Yetch Product Design: Founded Yetch, a product design company focused on creating fun and practical innovations, further expanding her impact in the field.

Awards & Recognition:

• TED Talk: Giertz’s TED Talk on innovation and creativity garnered widespread attention, establishing her as a key figure in the world of engineering and content creation.

• Popular YouTube Channel: Millions of subscribers who follow her creative engineering experiments and quirky projects.

• Yetch: Her product design company, which continues to promote inventive and practical solutions to everyday problems.