Naomi Wu

Naomi Wu
Naomi Wu demonstrating how to configure a Raspberry Pi 2
Wu demonstrating how to configure a Raspberry Pi 2
NationalityChinese
Other namesSexyCyborg, "机械妖姬"
Occupations
  • DIY Maker
  • Programmer
  • YouTuber

Naomi Wu, also known as Sexy Cyborg (simplified Chinese: 机械妖姬; traditional Chinese: 機械妖姬; pinyin: Jīxiè Yāojī; lit. 'Machinery Enchantress'), is a Chinese DIY maker and internet personality. As an advocate of women in STEM, transhumanism, open source hardware, and body modification,[1][2] she attempts to challenge gender and tech stereotypes with a flamboyant public persona,[3][2][4] using objectification of her appearance to inspire women.[5]

  1. ^ Ong, Alexis (September 14, 2015). "Sexy Cyborg is Dismantling Cliches About Women in Tech, One Boob Shot at a Time". Vice.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Newsweek2017 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Alfonso III, Fernando (June 30, 2016). "For This Chinese Reddit Bombshell, Tech Is Sexy". Forbes. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Hollingsworth, Julia (December 15, 2017). "How Naomi Wu Wants to Change the Tech Scene's Sexist Wiring: Online firestorm against prominent maker highlights wider gender issues in male-dominated tech world". The Sixth Tone. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  5. ^ Suleik, Danielle (February 27, 2018). "'Sexy Cyborg' Naomi Wu Turns Objectification Into Technological Inspiration". April Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2018.