Robotics Algorithms Provide Nutritional Guidelines

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Overview

Using robotics expertise gained while working as an engineer for a major telerobotics program funded by NASA Headquarters, Joe Graves founded a unique, online nutrition company called Vitabot, based in Beltsville, Maryland. Making use of some of the same concepts and style of algorithms Graves developed for NASA's Ranger Neutral Buoyancy Vehicle robot, Vitabot helps users set health goals, plan balanced meals, and lose weight through proper nutrition. Available through corporate wellness programs and health clubs, Vitabot now has nearly 1,000 company clients and has experienced over 1,500-percent growth in the health club industry-as its users have been shedding pounds through healthy eating.