# Key Points from IRC Log

• Utopiah inquired about a "print my (cheap) robot" initiative, specifically seeking a project from MIT CSAIL that used a laptop, ROS, wheels, and motors, showing interest in accessible DIY robotics.

• Kanzure mentioned a global DIYbio conference planned for the next year that would be sponsored by the FBI, suggesting increasing government interest in monitoring or regulating biohacking activities.

• A user expressed interest in purchasing a scientific research vessel or yacht using DIY concepts to save money, indicating the expansion of DIY approaches to larger-scale projects.

• Fenn shared disappointment about the "Manga Guide to Molecular Biology" book, expecting scientific illustrations similar to David Goodsell's work but finding it contained "comically underage coeds" instead.

• Fenn recommended sciencephoto.com as a valuable resource for high-resolution scientific images with metadata that could be useful for research or educational purposes.

• A discussion about productivity suggested that conversations with new people might increase motivation and productivity, highlighting the social aspects of collaborative innovation.