I'M
Matt Eaton.
Maker, Robotics Engineer, Author, Educator
Hello, my name is Matt Eaton. I am an innovative and skilled Maker, Author, Educator, and Robotics Engineer with extensive experience in robotics systems design and engineering education. My expertise lies in hardware-software integration, mobile robotics, ROS-based system development, and advancing Engineering and Makerspace Education.
With a unique combination of Art and Design training alongside an MS in Intelligent Robotic Systems Engineering, I have cultivated a strong foundation in cutting-edge robotics and engineering tools. This interdisciplinary background equips me to support students, as well as engineering and educational organizations, in a wide range of creative and technical projects.
As an educator, makerspace program director, and educational robotics entrepreneur, I have developed the hands-on expertise required to manage dynamic and fast-paced engineering environments of all shapes and sizes. My career has been dedicated to supporting and advancing the field of engineering education. I have had the privilege of teaching in robotics labs, traditional classrooms, and university makerspaces. These experiences have shown me the transformative power of STEM, art, and design education in inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential!
01 SKILLS & EXPERTISE
03 Education and Certifications
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MS Intelligent Robotic Systems Engineering: Kennesaw State University
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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3.9 GPA
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Graduate Research Assistant
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BA Three-Dimensional Design: Whitworth University
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3D Modeling
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Fabrication
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Industrial and Product Design
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ROS1x Robot Operating System Certificate: Delft University of Technology (2022)
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Certified SolidWorks Associate & Educator: Dassault Systèmes
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Credentialed SolidWorks Educator: Dassault Systèmes
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Arduino Certification in Electronics and Physical Computing: Arduino Inc.
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OSHA-10 Safety Certified: OSHA
04 Work Experience
High Point University
2025 - Present
Makerspace and Student Fabrication Lab Director
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Serving as the campus-wide Makerspace Director for the High Point University student fabrication space program, overseeing all operations of 7 distinct makerspaces.
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Manage full-time makerspace staff, as well as the campus student worker program.
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Oversaw the planning, construction, and management of the strategic expansion plan for an 8000 sqft interdisciplinary campus-wide makerspace.
High Point University
2021 - 2025
Makerspace Manager / Adjunct Professor
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Managed all Engineering Fabrication Facilities for the Webb School of Engineering at High Point University.
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Assisted in the department's navigation through the ABET accreditation process, including developing ABET-approved curriculum for engineering courses.
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Professor: CAD / CAM, and Intro to Engineering Designed courses for the Webb School of Engineering.
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Served as advisor for IEEE robotics team.
Make.Co
2023 - Present
Author / Educational Content Manager
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Authored the book, "Make: Robotic Arms with Inverse Kinematics" for the global makerspace organization Make.Co. A 250-page book leads students through building three exciting robotic arms, including step-by-step building instructions, inverse kinematics equations, wiring diagrams, and software.
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Authored "DIY DrawBot" Article for Make: Magazine (Volume 93)
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Developed an innovative "Make: Courses" program. This initiative takes Make:'s more traditional written content and creates interactive courses, complete with video content, worksheets, lesson plans, facilitation guides, and certifications.
Anyone Can Build Robots LLC. (ACBR!)
2019-2022
Fallbrook Union High School and San Marcos High School
Founder / CEO
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Established an educational robotics corporation providing high-quality, innovative, and affordable robotics education platforms and supplies through an online eCommerce platform that were shipped to customers worldwide.
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Developed social media presence including instructional YouTube channel with 2.78k Subscribers.
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Responsibilities included complete ebook curriculum, custom circuit board design, custom software development, custom mechanics and robotics system design, and all high-level business operations. The company was sold in October 2022.
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Hosted and facilitated robotics camps for middle and high school students in the San Diego area.
2015-2021
Credentialed CTE Robotics Teacher / Robotics Team Coach
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Developed a comprehensive robotics pathway, including robotics, mechatronics, and biomedical engineering that was officially credentialed by the UC system in the state of California.
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Credentialed instructor for Project Lead the Way for the courses Principles of Engineering, and Intro to Engineering Design.
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Served as coach for robotics teams competing in the following:
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SkillsUSA
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VEX
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RoboSub
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FIRST (FRC)
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