Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume
Tech and Science

Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume

Last updated: October 20, 2024 1:40 am
Share
Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume
SHARE

Christina Ernst is not your average Halloween costume creator. Instead of scrambling to find something in her closet or rushing to a store before it’s picked clean, she heads to her lab to work her magic. By day, she is a software engineer, but by night, she transforms into a fashion mad scientist, combining creativity with technological innovation. Known as @shebuildsrobots on TikTok, the 27-year-old Chicagoan specializes in crafting “wearable tech” that blurs the lines between fashion and technology.

This year, Ernst set out to pay homage to the beloved 2007 Disney/Pixar film, Ratatouille. Inspired by the tale of a culinary-minded rat named Remy who controls a human by manipulating his movements, she embarked on creating a fully functional animatronic version of the lovable rodent chef. Using her 3D printer, tiny motors, clever coding skills, and input from her fans, Ernst brought her real-life Remy to life.

“I love making fun, wearable tech projects, and with Halloween approaching, I saw this as a perfect opportunity,” Ernst explains. The cultural significance and lasting popularity of Ratatouille, despite being a standalone movie released over a decade ago, motivated her to take on this whimsical project. The idea of a rat guiding a human through the kitchen struck her as a fun and creative challenge.

Documenting her project’s progress on her website and TikTok channel, where she boasts over 82,000 followers, Ernst received an overwhelmingly positive response. While social media can be a breeding ground for negativity, she found her community to be supportive and helpful. Suggestions poured in, with some fans recommending coding the tiny robot rat to mimic her arm movements.

See also  Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen Suffers Humiliating Rejection After Flying to El Salvador to Meet with Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Abrego Garcia (VIDEO) |

Despite facing trolls who question her technical abilities and suggest she’s a mere figurehead for male engineers, Ernst remains undeterred. The most rewarding comments for her are those from young women inspired to pursue engineering after seeing her work. This positive feedback takes her back to her roots as a “math nerd” who combined her love for math with fashion by creating her own clothing.

Her journey into wearable tech began in college when she showcased a Bluetooth-controlled, light-up, color-changing dress at a Hackathon. The overwhelming response from girls and young women eager to learn coding sparked a realization for Ernst. She found a way to merge her creative expression with her passion for inspiring more girls to enter STEM fields.

Today, Ernst serves as the Maker in Residence at the Chicago Public Library, teaching coding classes and designing a wearable tech dress inspired by Chicago’s history. She is set to appear on the STEM-themed CBS series, Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove, mentoring young women interested in engineering. While she dreams of tackling bigger projects like a tech look based on the Met Gala theme, she remains focused on perfecting Remy before Halloween.

Unexpectedly, her project caught the attention of comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, the voice of Remy in Ratatouille. His reaction to her creation left Ernst feeling honored and validated in her work. As she continues to inspire and empower young women through her wearable tech projects, Ernst’s journey is a testament to the intersection of creativity, technology, and empowerment in the world of engineering.

TAGGED:animatronicCostumecraftedEngineergeniusHalloweenmeetRatatouille
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Here’s When Most Americans Think Cellphones Should Be Banned Here’s When Most Americans Think Cellphones Should Be Banned
Next Article Inter Miami breaks the MLS single-season points record Inter Miami breaks the MLS single-season points record
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Democrats Are Fighting Trump’s Tariffs, And Each Other

Whitmer emphasized the need for a more strategic approach to tariffs in her speech, acknowledging…

April 13, 2025

New York University MFA Students Rethink the Body

The latest exhibition at New York University’s MFA program showcases a unique exploration of the…

May 13, 2025

Big Stars in Teeny Tiny Swimwear

Sizzling Celebs Rocking Tiny Bikinis ... Summer Vibes in Full Swing! Published July 6, 2025…

July 6, 2025

JUST IN: Judge Xinis Postpones Discovery in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case |

Judge Paula Xinis/ Wikimedia Commons In a development that could be characterized as both procedural…

April 24, 2025

Apple brings back tabs to the Photos app in iOS 26

Apple Tweaks Photos App Design in iOS 26 Following Complaints After facing criticism for the…

June 9, 2025

You Might Also Like

CrowdStrike & NVIDIA’s open source AI gives enterprises the edge against machine-speed attacks
Tech and Science

CrowdStrike & NVIDIA’s open source AI gives enterprises the edge against machine-speed attacks

October 31, 2025
How One Mom Used Vibe Coding to Build an AI Tutor for Her Dyslexic Son
Tech and Science

How One Mom Used Vibe Coding to Build an AI Tutor for Her Dyslexic Son

October 31, 2025
Best Free Horror Films for Halloween in the UK
Tech and Science

Best Free Horror Films for Halloween in the UK

October 31, 2025
Quantum computers reveal that the wave function is a real thing
Tech and Science

Quantum computers reveal that the wave function is a real thing

October 31, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?