She has become one of the most recognizable figures in maker culture and technology outreach. An expert in robotics, she gained international recognition for her ingenious machines and built a community of millions of followers. She has delivered

TED Talks on creativity and innovation, collaborated with leading figures in the tech industry, and developed increasingly ambitious projects, including Truckla—the transformation of a Tesla Model 3 into an electric pickup truck—which became one of her most popular projects. In 2025, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in Information Technology by the University of Skövde, in recognition of her ability to inspire new generations to explore technology and embrace failure as part of the creative process.