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Brooke Becher
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Hardware and Robotics
Education: University of Lincoln, United Kingdom; California State University, Long Beach
Brooke Becher is a Built In staff reporter covering hardware and robotics. Based out of Los Angeles, she’s been writing culture features and reporting local news since 2014.
Becher holds a master’s degree in journalism and international human rights from the University of Lincoln, based in the United Kingdom, as well as a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from California State University, Long Beach. Her dissertation analyzed the nation’s narrative on rape culture through Western, online news media coverage, spanning the American political spectrum.
Past works are featured in LA Weekly, The Orange County Register, GOOD Magazine, Long Beach Press Telegram, California Business Journal and Los Angeles Magazine.
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These robotic, lower limb prostheses use AI, sensors and powered joints to recreate naturally occurring movement patterns, offering wearers improved mobility and control — though the technology is still evolving and not always the right fit for everyone.
From semiconductors to underwater vehicles, these hardware companies are building the next generation of technology.
Rare earth metals are a key ingredient in modern tech — and a new flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-China trade war. As China flexes its rare earth monopoly, the race to secure these critical resources is reshaping global economic and security strategies.
From old computers to advanced military tech, reverse engineering pulls back the curtain on how things work. It’s an effective way to drive innovation, make repairs and stay up on the competition — but is it legal?
From online shopping to telehealth, these Pune-based app development companies make sure everything’s just a tap away.
Hardware giants ride out Trump’s trade whiplash — reshuffling supply chains, stalling billion-dollar projects and rerouting production out of China to hubs like Vietnam, India and the U.S. We’ve put together a guide on how the top players are adapting.
This century-old technology helps stabilize the grid during peak demand and can restore power after blackouts. Here’s how it works.
By seamlessly blending simulated sight, sound and touch, VR headsets trick the brain into experiencing virtual realities as if they were real. Here’s a look at the technology behind the experience.
Known for being remarkably strong, lightweight and flexible, graphene stands to revolutionize industries from electronics to aerospace. Here’s a look at some of the top companies driving its development and innovation.
Autonomous robots can “see” and “think” for themselves, navigating their environment without the need for human guidance.
Advanced materials are engineered to have enhanced properties — whether that be exceptional strength, improved conductivity or resistance to extreme temperatures. Here are some of the top companies leading the way in this innovative field.
From self-healing concrete to color-changing clothing, smart materials are helping shape the future of manufacturing, improving efficiency, durability and sustainability. Here’s how they work.