Mark Rober

Mark Rober

@markrober

Former NASA engineer. Current CrunchLabs founder and friend of science. Answers to some common questions: 1) I make a monthly toy we build together on a video, that gets delivered to your house that teaches you to think like an engineer. Check it out at- https://crunchlabs.com 2) I studied Mechanical Engineering in School. I did my undergrad at BYU and Masters at USC. 3) I worked for NASA JPL for 9 years, 7 of which were working on the Curiosity Rover (I made a video about it you should def totes watch cause it's probably my favorite of all my videos). Then I made some Halloween costumes. Then I worked for Apple in their Special Projects Group doing Product Design as a Mechanical Engineer for 5 years. Then in 2022 I created CrunchLabs to deliver monthly toys that teach you to think like an engineer.

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Beat Me, Win $100
YouTubeOct 30, 2026
The Insane Science Hidden in These Toys
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
I Solved Every Board Game
YouTubeOct 24, 2026
Can You Scientifically Measure Fun?
YouTubeOct 21, 2026
4 Levels of Satisfying Crunches
YouTubeOct 9, 2026
You Have Spiders on Your Face RIGHT NOW!
YouTubeSep 30, 2026
Last Cheater Standing Wins $10,000!
YouTubeSep 19, 2026
Chivalry or Engineering?
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
Why Do People Pass Out On Roller Coasters?
YouTubeAug 28, 2026
Why the Moon Never Changes
YouTubeAug 14, 2026
$100 Slime Challenge
YouTubeAug 12, 2026
Lowest Heart Rate Wins!
YouTubeJul 30, 2026
Stop Your Car From Getting Stolen!
YouTubeJul 16, 2026
I Discovered a Lost Plane
YouTubeJul 10, 2026
How To Crush an Egg with Your Bare Hand
YouTubeJul 1, 2026
3 Levels of Car Theft
YouTubeJun 25, 2026
I Stole a Car Using a Baby Monitor
YouTubeJun 18, 2026
Why Do Soccer Balls Curve?
YouTubeJun 11, 2026
My $60,000,000 Experiment
YouTubeMay 29, 2026
How To Keep a Skyscraper From Falling Over
YouTubeMay 28, 2026
Tennis Ball Cannon vs Human Strength
YouTubeMay 14, 2026
You’re Breathing Dinosaur Breath!
YouTubeApr 30, 2026
Engineering a $1 Cup of Lemonade #AdobePartner
YouTubeApr 16, 2026
I Engineered The Perfect First Date
YouTubeApr 11, 2026
Testing Every Seat on a Log Ride
YouTubeApr 3, 2026
The SECRET to Fighting Laundry Stains #TidePartner
YouTubeMar 17, 2026
Secret To Defusing A Soda Grenade
YouTubeMar 6, 2026
Engineers vs Junkyard RC Car Death Match
YouTubeFeb 21, 2026
Your fingers are actually a clock
YouTubeFeb 20, 2026
pride comes before flop
YouTubeFeb 11, 2026
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The Four-Hour Flow: Engineering Creativity & Production (Even When It’s Messy)
Techniques
The Four-Hour Flow: Engineering Creativity & Production (Even When It’s Messy)

Sometimes the best creative breakthroughs come from unexpected collaborations and tight deadlines. This video explores that principle, proving that even a 'gross' attempt can spark a good idea, and that accessibility is key to unlocking creative potential.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Photographers
3 min
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Free Space Selfies?! A King of the Hill Claim Rush Opportunity
Business
Free Space Selfies?! A King of the Hill Claim Rush Opportunity

Someone just launched a satellite to beam your selfies into space – for free! This is a prime Claim Rush opportunity for a Rogue Tuber to seize the narrative and build a massive audience.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Tubers
3 min
0 0 06 days ago
68 Cents to Save a Life: Engineering for the World's Poorest
Science
68 Cents to Save a Life: Engineering for the World's Poorest

Mark Rober teams up with Manu Prakash to showcase ingenious, low-cost inventions like the Foldscope and Paperfuge, demonstrating how simple engineering can tackle massive global health challenges.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 06 days ago
The Real Showdown: Local AI vs. The Cloud Titans
Science
The Real Showdown: Local AI vs. The Cloud Titans

We watched lasers battle lightning, but the real fight for computing power isn't physical—it's about who controls the inference stack.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Physics of the Signal: Why Local, Self-Hosted Protocols Always Win
Science
The Physics of the Signal: Why Local, Self-Hosted Protocols Always Win

A seemingly simple trick demonstrates the fundamental limitations of signal replication, a lesson that applies directly to decentralized infrastructure and escaping API lock-in.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Magic Trick of Molecular Physics: How to Supercool Water
Science
The Magic Trick of Molecular Physics: How to Supercool Water

We've all seen the videos—water freezing instantly with a tap. But is it magic, or is there some cool physics at play? We break down the science of supercooling.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Scientists
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Science of Deception: How Elite Performance Goes Beyond the Fundamentals
Science
The Science of Deception: How Elite Performance Goes Beyond the Fundamentals

Whether it's a pitch, a crossover, or a defensive rotation, mastering the 'unseen' elements of the game requires science, deception, and obsessive preparation.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Athletes
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Persistent Signature: How Mars Taught Us About Sovereign Infrastructure
Stories
The Persistent Signature: How Mars Taught Us About Sovereign Infrastructure

Even on another planet, builders leave undeniable, defiant signatures. We apply that same principle to our digital lives: self-hosting your stack.

Mark Rober
Mark Rober
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
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