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https://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com Welcome to episode 197 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week, we are in the joined by Mike Cherim of Redline Guiding. Mike will share his best tips on White Mountains hiking, and some stories of his adventures out west. Plus A Black Bear encounter on the Bondcliff Trail, Leavitt's Bakery lawsuit settlement, Exoskeletons, Waterville Valley expansion, Notable hikes, beer, and future hike plans. Lets Go! This weeks Higher Summit Forecast SLASR 48 Peaks Alzheimers team - Join here! About Our Guest Redline Guiding About Mike Redline Guiding - Adventures Redline Guiding - Education Redline Guiding - Wedding Redline Guiding - Merchandise Blog Topics Nick's Music Minutes - Phoebe Bridgers Exoskeleton for Hiking Black Bear incident on Bondcliff Trail More Talk about Kinsman Trail parking Leavitt's Bakery in North Conway Hiking Safety Waterville Valley Expansion Adirondack Park Anniversary Dad Joke, Bear Talk, Recent and Future Hikes Welcome Mike Cherim from Redline Guiding Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE New exoskeleton for hiking Mt. Washington Road Race Black Bear incident on Bondcliff trail - Reddit Story Drama over Kinsman Trail relocation and fees. Judge Rules for Leavitt's Bakery Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire (Hike Safe Card Reminder/Info from F&G heading into MDW) Waterville Valley Resort Environmental Impact Statement - Big Expansion being planned/evaluated Sponsors, Friends and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee
Scientists have been poking around in the human brain again… and this time, it might end with talking toasters, telepathic Wi-Fi, and your Amazon Echo placing orders if you as much as daydream.Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/makingrobocop/WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
Do you know your “remnant cholesterol”? It could be better than LDL for predicting your risk of having a heart attack or stroke; Vagal nerve stimulation for seizures—could adding a keto diet help? Exoskeletons that help runners, hikers, and cyclists have hit the consumer marketplace for recreational athletes; RFK Jr's HHS launches program to improve infant formulas; Insurers bilk taxpayers for billions by double-charging Medicaid.
What will well-dressed astronauts be wearing on the Artemis III mission? Will AI destroy creativity? Can we actually make leather clothing out of mushrooms? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome engineer and futurist Alexia Stylianou, who is designing wearable biometric platforms that can measure human biomechanics to a resolution and degree far beyond what's accessible to everyday people. Before we get to introducing our guest this episode, though, Charles whets our appetite about amazing developments coming out of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory where he's on the Science Advisory Committee. Our joyfully cool cosmic thing of the day is Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 to the Moon. As Allen points out, it's part of NASA's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and is the most successful private Lunar landing to date – among other things, it landed right-side up! Alexa talks about the importance of giving engineers the freedom to solve problems and the uncertainty of programs like this continuing to be funded by NASA. Allen brings up the Viper, a NASA-funded lunar rover which was built, but lost its funding before testing was completed. Charles asks Alexia to tell us about an example of something on the horizon she thinks is really cool, and she mentions that Prada is designing the space suits for the Artemis III mission in partnership with Axiom Space. She explains that Prada has a history of using cutting edge materials and design that makes them an appropriate partner in the process. Then it's time for our first audience question. Luis asks, “What is needed to create the next amazing space technology that will break all the conventions we have about space travel?” Alexia talks about the increasing importance of incorporating user-centered design or human-centered design, and how it's revolutionizing the process. You'll hear about the development of direct pressure space suits, as well as research into exoskeletons for use in industry and auto manufacturing – although sadly, Alien-style exoskeleton loaders like Ripley uses are still science fiction, for now. Looking even further out, Alexia talks about nuclear semiotics – the effort to come up with ways to communicate to societies that will exist hundreds of thousands of years in the future the danger of radioactive material we're creating now? You'll find out why the skulls and crossbones and other danger iconography we use now aren't up to the task, and the universality of stick-figure iconography. Our next question comes from Johanna: “Will AI destroy creativity?” Questions like this are becoming more frequent, especially in areas like education. Chuck, Alexia and Allen jump into a thought-provoking conversation, and how there are ways to let students use AI as a tool like a calculator while simultaneously incentivizing and stimulating their creativity. Speaking of creativity, Chuck asks Alexia about her love of science fiction and the well-designed stack of books behind her (sorry, Podcast People!). She pulls out and describes “Gideon the Ninth,” the first book in a sci-fi fantasy series about immortal space necromancers by Tamsyn Muir. Alexia talks about speculative fiction and speculative design, and tells us about a team of designers that have created a room that smells like the pollution of the future in order to offer a tangible way to engage our senses now about a future we might yet be able to avoid. Finally, Chuck asks Alexia for one more cool futuristic development she's wants us all to think about. She tells us about the development of mushroom leather (aka mycelium leather), an alternative, eco-friendly, and ethical textile made from fungi grown on apple waste. If you'd like to know more about Alexia, you can find her on LinkedIn. We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory on Cerro Pachón in Chile. – Credit: NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory/AURA/B. Quint. Blue Ghost final descent and landing video. – Credit: NASA/Olivia Tyrrell. Prada and Axiom Space Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). – Credit: Prada/Axiom Space (image provided for press coverage). The Space Activity Suit developed by Paul Webb and built under a NASA project (taken c. 1971). – Credit: NASA. Exoskeleton designed for the auto industry by Ekso Bionics. – Credit: Ekso Bionics. Proposed design for "small subsurface markers" to be buried randomly in great numbers across the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. – Credit: Department of Energy (Public Domain).
Episode SummaryKathryn Zealand founded Skip to help people stay active and independent through aging and injury, inspired by her grandmother's painful fall and the inadequate technology available at the time. Skip's flagship product, the MoGo, is an innovative, lightweight robotic exoskeleton that acts like an e-bike for walking, offering just the right amount of assistance, whether hiking up mountains or standing from a chair.Kathryn brings her unique perspective as a physicist-turned-founder and former project lead at Google X, Alphabet's moonshot factory, where she learned the art of rapid prototyping and building breakthrough technologies. In this conversation, Kathryn shares Skip's journey from idea to hardware startup, the nuances of building consumer robotics, navigating FDA approval, and tackling the manufacturing challenge of moving from prototype to scale.In today's episode, we cover:• How a personal mission became a company, and why mobility impacts mental health as much as physical well-being• What Skip's MoGo exoskeleton is and how it empowers people to reclaim active lives• Behind the scenes at Google X: spinning out projects, rapid prototyping, and taking big bets• Navigating the complex hardware funding landscape: equity, grants, pre-orders, and venture debt• The art and science of robotic mobility: why understanding user intent matters• Why Skip chose outdoor brands like Arc'teryx as their first partners, and what's next in consumer robotics• The skills Kat had to learn (and unlearn) to become a successful CEO and founderWe also talk about Kat's unconventional career path, from astrophysics to humanitarian law to deep-tech entrepreneurship, and her advice to aspiring founders looking to change the world with impactful technology.Time Stamps00:41 Meet Kat Zealand: Founder, physicist, and former Googler making robotic exoskeletons02:07 How a grandmother's fall became Skip's origin story03:32 Introducing MoGo: “An e-bike for walking”05:11 Why mobility technology impacts mental health and quality of life07:50 Partnering with Arc'teryx: From mountain trails to everyday use08:44 Preparing to scale: From 50 handcrafted prototypes to 10,000 units10:23 Navigating FDA approval and the medical vs consumer hardware divide12:53 The robotics software challenge: Predicting user intent accurately15:58 Behind the scenes at Google X: How Alphabet's moonshot factory works22:34 Spinning out from Alphabet: Lessons from Skip's journey24:00 Funding hardware startups: Venture capital, non-dilutive grants, and customer pre-orders34:37 Leadership lessons Kat had to unlearn as a Kiwi CEO in Silicon ValleyResourcesKathryn Zealand's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-zealand/Skip website and MoGo rentals & pre-orders: https://www.skipwithjoy.comGoogle X (Alphabet's moonshot factory): https://x.companyFounders, Inc – SF-based startup community: https://f.inc
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Shawn Ryan Show: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shawn Ryan Show Key Takeaways Advice for Young Innovators: Work on the things that you are genuinely interested in and do not rely on other people to tell you what you should be working on The term “conspiracy theorist” was invented by the CIA and used to discredit anyone who questioned the original results of the JFK assassination investigation “It's pretty extraordinary that “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” are themselves literally born of a government conspiracy.” – Palmer “I'm a big pronatalist. I definitely believe that you need to have kids. If you don't have 2.1 kids minimum, then you're a traitor to the nation and our ideals because you're basically outsourcing responsibility for the continued existence of our nation to other people – which seems like a super-elitist attitude.” – Palmer Luckey, father Preparing for a Chinese invasion of TaiwanIn simulated war games, in a hypothetical Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the United States runs outs of missiles in less than eight daysChina has 350x the ship-building capacity of the United States (!)Taiwan is not the end state for China: The Chinese believe that the Philippines, Korea, and most of Japan belong to them; this won't stop with Taiwan“Trump understand that if we don't manufacture in America, we're just everyone else's b*tch.” – Palmer “Trump instinctively understands this in a way that the globalist elites do not. They thought outsourcing everything was great. They're against tariffs – why would you produce in a less efficient economy when you can manufacture wherever it's cheapest according to global market dynamics? The problem is, they forgot that once you stop making things and your companies no longer produce anything, you lose all leverage – you've handed it away to everyone else.” – Palmer Luckey How to take advantage of Xi's mistake:The US should make the Big Tech companies so integrated with national security that they cannot change their minds about supporting our interests in the future Bring back Defector Visas: Offer special visas to high-value defectors from adversarial nations (like China or Russia), particularly scientists, engineers, or officials, to weaken rival governments while boosting U.S. innovation and security“My belief is that the United States should stop being the world police. We need to stop sending our people all over the world to fight everyone's wars for them, and we need to become the world's gun store. We need to just sell them the guns that they need to defend themselves and we need to make sure that we actually keep those shelves stocked.” – Palmer LuckeyRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgPalmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shawn Ryan Show Key Takeaways Advice for Young Innovators: Work on the things that you are genuinely interested in and do not rely on other people to tell you what you should be working on The term “conspiracy theorist” was invented by the CIA and used to discredit anyone who questioned the original results of the JFK assassination investigation “It's pretty extraordinary that “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” are themselves literally born of a government conspiracy.” – Palmer “I'm a big pronatalist. I definitely believe that you need to have kids. If you don't have 2.1 kids minimum, then you're a traitor to the nation and our ideals because you're basically outsourcing responsibility for the continued existence of our nation to other people – which seems like a super-elitist attitude.” – Palmer Luckey, father Preparing for a Chinese invasion of TaiwanIn simulated war games, in a hypothetical Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the United States runs outs of missiles in less than eight daysChina has 350x the ship-building capacity of the United States (!)Taiwan is not the end state for China: The Chinese believe that the Philippines, Korea, and most of Japan belong to them; this won't stop with Taiwan“Trump understand that if we don't manufacture in America, we're just everyone else's b*tch.” – Palmer “Trump instinctively understands this in a way that the globalist elites do not. They thought outsourcing everything was great. They're against tariffs – why would you produce in a less efficient economy when you can manufacture wherever it's cheapest according to global market dynamics? The problem is, they forgot that once you stop making things and your companies no longer produce anything, you lose all leverage – you've handed it away to everyone else.” – Palmer Luckey How to take advantage of Xi's mistake:The US should make the Big Tech companies so integrated with national security that they cannot change their minds about supporting our interests in the future Bring back Defector Visas: Offer special visas to high-value defectors from adversarial nations (like China or Russia), particularly scientists, engineers, or officials, to weaken rival governments while boosting U.S. innovation and security“My belief is that the United States should stop being the world police. We need to stop sending our people all over the world to fight everyone's wars for them, and we need to become the world's gun store. We need to just sell them the guns that they need to defend themselves and we need to make sure that we actually keep those shelves stocked.” – Palmer LuckeyRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgPalmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A machine that allows the paralyzed to walk again, and textiles that can monitor your vital signs without the need for wires. These were just two of the top health gadgets at this year's CES tech show in Las Vegas. When Chloe Angus suffered a spinal injury ten years ago, she was told she would never walk again. And yet, she is. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, she's able to stand thanks to the XoMotion exoskeleton by Human in Motion. Angus says it pushes the boundaries of what's possible for people with disabilities. "How we differentiate and how we have stepped into the next generation of exoskeletons is that we are a fully independent self-balancing exoskeleton, meaning that we do not need arm crutches or a walker to use the device. You don't have to have upper body strength. We can accommodate much higher levels of injury and we can also get people into exoskeleton sooner after injury with our device," says Angus, who is a director of the company. The XoMotion has been approved for use in Canada as a clinical device and will be available in clinics, hospitals and research labs. CES, the annual trade show of all things tech, opened on January 7. Formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, CES brings attendees and exhibitors from around the world. CES 2024 saw more than 138,000 attendees, according to the CTA, and organizers expected to see at least that amount again for this year's show. Over 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups, were anticipated across 2.5 million square feet of floor space. This article was provided by The Associated Press.
Is biomedical engineering the next frontier? Should we ditch paper passports? And will AI undermine the Oscars? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Catriona Stewart, Vincent Moss and Irenie Forshaw.Produced by Rethink AudioImage credit: Michael Buholzer / AFP / Getty Images
Brendon Allen has some exoskeletons in his closet, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) wants to find out more about them.The assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering was recently tapped for a five-year $588,408 NSF CAREER Award aimed at increasing access to rehabilitation for individuals with movement disorders through a deep learning control framework for home-based hybrid exoskeletons.
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On this week's episode of The Debrief Weekly Report, Kenna and Stephanie put on the one space ring to rule them all, and examine a mysterious object that fell from Earth's orbit and into a small Kenyan village. Also in this episode, they discuss a new finding concerning how bats cruise through storms. Rounding it out, things get robotic when they chat about a new exoskeleton developed in Korea called "WeaRo." Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they round up the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to space travel to strange physics that alters our perception of the universe, The Debrief Weekly Report is meant for the dreamers who love the science and technology of the future. Follow the Debrief on X: https://twitter.com/Debriefmedia Follow Stephanie Gerk on X: https://twitter.com/stephgerk Follow Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on X: https://twitter.com/kennaculture Have something to tell us? Email the show at weeklyreport@thedebrief.org
Do you want to have a superpower? Of course, people still can't change their size, walk through walls, or teleport, since it contradicts the laws of physics. But there are some other superpowers that are available nowadays for the right price! TIMESTAMPS: Fear projection 1:23 Iron suit 2:29 Spider-Man wall-climbing 3:22 Immunity to pain 4:07 Night vision 5:03 Ability to heal yourself 5:44 Super speed 6:27 Invisibility 7:23 Ability to fly 8:25 Being bulletproof 9:13 Super strength 10:09 #superpower #invisibility #superspeed Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY: Infrasound is basically acoustic waves of extremely low frequencies. These waves are below the human hearing threshold, so we can't really hear them. Technicians at Japan's Tsukuba University have already created a special exoskeleton suit called the HAL 5. It's 9 feet tall and weighs almost 90 pounds. Dr. Liming Dai from the University of Dayton and Dr. Zhong Lin Wang from the Georgia Institute of Technology invented a super “sticky” material! It has a nanotube spatula design that's based on microscopic hairs. This means that you can cling to any surface of your choice. There's an absolutely real and very rare disease called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. A person with this condition never experiences physical pain. Modern technology allows you to use advanced night vision devices. They used to be super expensive and only available for the military and special agencies. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (aka DARPA) is developing an implant that hooks directly to a person's nervous system. It'll treat depression without the help of medication, look after internal organs, and treat them when necessary. There's an exoskeleton that helps people run long distances faster than even the best sprinter. With the use of a particular material, Canadian scientists decided to alter light waves to pass through an object. This has already given a pretty impressive result but only if an object is illuminated with one color. One Australian company has already created the Martin Jetpack. This device can develop a speed of 45 miles per hour and travel at an altitude of 3,300 feet. One company in Columbia makes bulletproof clothing! This enterprise is already 25 years old and is now conquering the American market. Exoskeletons come in a wide variety these days. One of them, the FORTIS, can help workers by holding up to 36 pounds of tools. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if superhero suits could give you real-life strength? In China, exoskeletons are bringing that dream to life, transforming industries and daily life. From factory workers to those with serious medical needs, various forms of exoskeletons are having an impact. How soon before everyone gets their own ‘Iron Man' upgrade? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
Robotic exoskeletons have tons of upside. This invention that can potentially help workers lift and help patients regain mobility is gaining traction in other areas of consumer usage, making it a potential multi-billion dollar market. So what can you do to invest and capitalize? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Entrepreneurship Trends Report here https://clickhubspot.com/teh Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).
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Exoskeletons are an emerging technology with potential practical benefits to first responders working in emergency services, bomb disposal, policing, and more. Join JP Ervin on the ground of ASTM's Exo Games, a student competition initiative trying to bring exo technology to first responders. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM International www.astm.org
In this episode, we uncover the future of assistive robotics with Dr. Hao Su's AI-driven exoskeletons.These devices are designed to reduce metabolic costs and adapt to multiple locomotion activities, improving user mobility and comfort. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to witness a natural spectacle that only happens once every 17 years? From midnight adventures in Chicago's Centennial Park to loud walks through Ryerson Forest Preserve, join Lynn and Elena Coles and me as we dig deeper into the heart of the Cicada Convergence. Get to know the Brood XIII magicicadas and join us as we try to find all three species by sight and by call!You may have already been inspired by the cicada convergence this year! In the first episode of this arc, we talked to the Indiana Jones of the cicada world, Dr. Gene Kritsky! In the second episode of the arc, we explored cicada history with Jennifer Coleman, entomorphogy (eating cicadas) with Christy Mihaly and Barry Schnoor, and cicada life cycles and wonder with children's picture book author Sue Fliess. For this last chapter of the cicada arc, we journey to the area around Chicago to record the amazing cicada party for ourselves -- and YOU!In this episode, you'll see periodical cicadas shedding their exoskeletons and transitioning into adulthood. We share it all, from watching nymphs emerge from the ground to seeing adults ready to take flight. We highlight the differences between male and female cicadas, and the unique characteristics of their exoskeletons and ovipositors. We take you into the Cicada exhibit at the Dunn Museum (featuring insights from Dr. Kritsky @cicadasafari and amazing artwork from the very talented Samantha Gallagher @sammybeezz). We explore the excitement of cicada enthusiasts gathered to celebrate these extraordinary insects, learn about lifecycle differences between periodical and annual cicadas, and even encounter "zombie cicadas" affected by a fungus. With various exhibits and personal anecdotes, we highlight the unique nature of periodical cicadas in the eastern/central United States. Our adventure concludes with valuable learning experiences, including picture books and STEM/STEAM activities that deepen our understanding of cicadas. Subscribe, download, and share our journey—then visit drdianeadventures.com for full show notes and captivating pictures! There's even a video version of this podcast, complete with closeups of all the magicicadas discussed, for you to enjoy on YouTube!Periodical Cicadas, 17-Year Life Cycle, Chicago, Centennial Park, Nymphs, Exoskeletons, Ovipositors, Biology, Male and Female, Annual Cicadas, Zombie Cicadas, Fungus, Dr. Gene Kritsky, Indiana Jones, Eastern United States, STEM/STEAM Activities, Entomography, Enthusiasts, Cicada Fest, Ryerson Forest Preserve, Brood XIIISupport the Show.Read the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have a leading researcher in the field of integrative physiology and human locomotion — Dr Alena Grabowski. Dr Alena discusses all about Ground Reaction Force, and its impact on your running journey, with our host, Vikas Singh.Dr Alena Grabowski is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a career dedicated to the intersection of physiology and biomechanics, Dr. Grabowski's research explores how assistive mechanical devices, such as leg prostheses and exoskeletons, impact human locomotion, including walking, running, hopping, jumping, bicycling, and sprinting. A significant part of her work focuses on ground reaction forces (GRF) and their implications for running performance, providing valuable insights for athletes and researchers alike. Grabowski earned her B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and later completed her Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology at the same institution. Her professional journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship at the Media Lab Biomechatronics Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and roles as a Research Scientist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a Research Specialist at Whirlwind Wheelchair International. Dr Grabowski leads the Applied Biomechanics Laboratory, where her innovative research continues to advance our understanding of the biomechanical and physiological effects of assistive devices, ultimately aiming to improve mobility and performance for individuals with and without physical impairments. Her work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical applications in enhancing athletic performance and developing targeted rehabilitation programs.About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!
Scientists at North Carolina University are using AI to build a one-size-fits-all exoskeleton. Plus Tesla announced it produced 410,831 vehicles in its latest quarter. A drop of 15% from the same quarter last year. Is this just a blip or trend towards lower EV sales. And is the Figma AI developer tool leading users into potential legal issues?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.
Scientists at North Carolina University are using AI to build a one-size-fits-all exoskeleton. Plus Tesla announced it produced 410,831 vehicles in its latest quarter. A drop of 15% from the same quarter last year. Is this just a blip or trend towards lower EV sales. And is the Figma AI developer tool leading users into potential legal issues? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
It's been another wild week at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience. The pace of change is showing no signs of slowing, and this week's updates highlight why that can be both a great and a not-so-great thing. Apple Robotics - Following its announcement to shut down investment into automotive, it has set its sights on personal robotics. While it's still too early to know exactly what Apple means by "personal robotics," there's no shortage of speculation. However, if you're thinking Rosy the Robot will be serving you dinner by 2025, you might want to slow your roll. Top Skill of The Future - Autodesk did a recent and robust survey across a diverse spectrum of industries to assess the impact of AI on employees, and its findings were both encouraging and not completely surprising. The top skill for professionals was almost universally one's ability to work with AI. The encouraging news there is the word "with." The survey highlights how the future is continuing to show a tight partnership between humans and machines, not a replacement of one by the other. AI-Generated Cinema - TCL is launching what it claims to be the first AI-generated romance film this summer. If the trailer is any indication of what we can expect to see, you won't need to buy your tickets in advance. You'll likely also have plenty of room to put up your feet, lean back, and store snacks in the seats around you. That said, people are already following AI influencers, so who knows, it may be the smash hit of the summer. Data on Hiring Bias - The data is back on what may have been one of the most extensive studies on hiring bias, and it's an encouraging milestone while highlighting we still have room to grow. While there remains notable bias in selecting candidates, it's not as widespread as you may think. Granted, this shouldn't have us taking our eye off the target, but it's an encouraging milestone in our journey toward more equitable work. All-Terrain Exoskeletons - If you've weaseled your way out of a mountain hike or backpack adventure due to bad knees or being out of shape, you might want to start noodling on some new excuses. DNSYS is launching an all-terrain exoskeleton for under a grand with a 15-18 mile range that might put scaling Everest back on your bucket list. Show Notes: This episode delves into a variety of future-focused topics, starting with Apple's shift from car production to personal robotics, examining both the opportunities and challenges this presents. It discusses the fast-paced advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into different industries, noting Apple's strategic position in the AI landscape. The conversation moves to the concept of personal robotics, exploring the potential and current limitations of such technology in everyday life. Additionally, the episode covers a recent report on the top skills for the future, emphasizing the importance of working with AI, alongside a critique of an AI-generated movie, questioning its quality and impact. The discourse also addresses a study on hiring bias, revealing a preference for white candidates in some companies, and concludes with an overview of an innovative all-terrain exoskeleton device designed to enhance human mobility and strength. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:01 The Evolution of Apple: From iCars to Personal Robotics 10:12 Mastering AI: The Essential Skill for Future Success 17:04 AI in Entertainment: The First AI-Generated Movie 24:50 Addressing Hiring Bias: Insights and Progress 34:35 Innovations in Mobility: The All-Terrain Exoskeleton 39:52 Closing Thoughts and Farewell #ai #skills #hiring #apple #robotics
In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about stepping into the future with Skeletonics, the yearly Maker Fair gathering, the cost of online vulnerability, transforming legal defense with AI, and the NTT Sonority headphones unveiled at CES 2024.Topics:Skeletonics Exoskeleton Suit. Maker Faire, Where Ideas Become Reality.Like Anthony O'Neal, You'd Better Guard Your Online Presence.Can JusticeText Inspire Other Tech Leaders to Innovate on Justice Improvement Products?Hear It All, Feel it All With NTT Sonority!All this and more on this episode of PNC Tech Beat.Reference Links00:23 Skeletonics Exoskeleton Suit[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN_RAl1SmVc ][ Aura sponsorship deal with Anthony O'Neal to promote a 14-day free trial ]00:55 Maker Faire, Where Ideas Become Reality[ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EzDebTwCx1E ][ https://www.instagram.com/skeletonics/ ][ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ccT6E-PKE ]01:44 Like Anthony O'Neal, You'd Better Guard Your Online Presence[ https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ ][ http://radar.oreilly.com/2013/01/why-we-spun-out-maker-media.html ] [ https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot?utm_source=makethings.make.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-original-eggbot ]02:07 Can JusticeText Inspire Other Tech Leaders to Innovate on Justice Improvement Products?[ https://justicetext.com/ ]02:46 Hear It All, Feel it All With NTT Sonority![ https://group.ntt/en/magazine/blog/psz/ ][ https://ntt-sonority.com/en/ ][ https://www.nwm.global/ ][ https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2022/11/09/221109a.html ][ https://www.instagram.com/nwm_sound/ ]Connect with the Nerds!Facebook: @PonderingNerdscast, and hang out in the Pondering Nerds FB groupInstagram: @ponderingnerdsXTwitter: @PonderingNerdsAre you looking to launch or revamp your own podcast? Book Gifted Sounds for all your podcast needs! www.giftedsounds.com/studios
I interviewed Scott Davis, CEO of Ekso Bionics about his company's wearable exoskeletons meant for people with spinal cord injury. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ Connect with Scott Davis https://ir.eksobionics.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-davis-7798028 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Podbean Click here to subscribe with RSS
A psychological horror story about the delusions of a narcissistic parent. (We aren't sure the book knows that's what's happening but it is what it is.) It's like the Book Eaters - to the extent that we think they constitute their own emergent genre - but possibly worse.
The idea of a super soldier is not new and has been explored in various forms of media. However, in reality, there have been attempts to create soldiers with enhanced capabilities. According to a BBC News article, militaries around the world are exploring various technologies to enhance their soldiers. For instance, the US military had initiated a project called the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (Talos) which was a protective suit that could withstand bullets and other forms of damage. Exoskeletons are another technology that militaries are exploring to enhance their soldiers.
Welcome to Episode 101. This is the first episode of our new, more detailed, and hopefully better podcast. The Game: The Surge Intro Song "Letting Go" by Emerge. Title Art by Devious.Pixel. Internet Presence Preamble "In Absentia" by Cherished Ghosts. Podcast Edited by Brian Owsley. Sweet Jams: "Main Theme" "Stumfol" by Prisoner "Credits Theme" These tracks and more can be found on The Surge OST. The Internet: Twitch Twitter Discord Facebook Instagram Lock Stock Store Patreon Action! The Movie Podcast Blake's Story "They Come This Night" 2smokingcontrollers@gmail.com The End --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twosmokingcontrollers/support
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In this special episode, Dr Shane and Dr Linden are joined by three science communication students Rolly, Ryan and Lilli from the University of Melbourne in hosting the show and sharing science news.First up is Ryan, talking about how the earth will look like in 250 million year and the geology of pluto.Next, Rolly shares some facts about fatty liver disease in chickens and how hot air balloons are able to stay up in the air.Last but not least, Lilly discusses exoskeletons that make you run faster and the “Space Race 2.0” – the new race to manufacturing on the moon.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoX (formerly Twitter): Einstein-A-Go-Goand live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.
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Debbie Backus is with the Shepherd Center, a rehabilitation hospital located in Atlanta, and is also the president of ACRM, a multidisciplinary organization whose mission is to help improve the lives of people with disabilities, particularly brain and spinal cord injuries. In this episode, she discusses the current technologies used to help patients with movement disabilities, how far the technologies have come, the cost-effectiveness of such technologies, and how those technologies may continue to grow in the future. Top three takeaways: Organizations such as the Shepherd Center and ACRM serve to help and rehabilitate patients who have suffered injuries resulting in movement disabilities, and research technologies and novel interventions to restore mobility in these patients. Technologies such as FES and exoskeletons that are used by patients with movement disabilities are in their early stages, and are expensive to manufacture. If medical technologies can be shown to present a benefit to patients and their well-being, they may be further developed to improve cost-effectiveness, functionality, and ease of use. [0:00] Ladan introduces the episode and IFESS, the sponsor [0:28] Debbie Backus is introduced [0:44] Debbie talks about the mission of the Shepherd Center, and about the types of patients that the organization cares for [1:36] Debbie discusses ACRM, the services it offers, and how the organization started [2:52] Debbie talks about the technology involved in rehab medicine, and how it has grown over the years [4:11] Debbie talks about the way technology solves problems, and how when designing technologies to solve clinical problems, the problems are not always solved in the best way initially. [4:52] Debbie discusses certain challenges with technology, such as cost effectiveness. She discusses her own research into the effectiveness of FES cycles, and how certain components may be too expensive for patients to afford. [5:22] Debbie discusses how if it can be shown how such technology presents a clear benefit to patients, then perhaps more cost-effective options can be developed. [6:11] Exoskeletons designed for patient mobility are discussed, and they are likened to old-fashioned computers which would take up a whole room. It is discussed how as the technology improves, it will become more practical and economically feasible. [7:28] Debbie discusses FES bikes, and how once a patient is evaluated and is deemed fit to ride one, they should be able to go to a gym and use one [7:49] Real bikes are discussed for these patients, rather than stationary ones [9:38] Debbie discusses her impression with ACRM being involved with rehab week for the first time
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Welcome to our Summer of Book Love series!Every Tuesday this summer we will feature new episodes of 7 Minutes in Book Heaven which has your next summer read! New episodes of This Queer Book Saved My Life! drop this September.Today we meet Marisa Crane and their new novel: I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself.What's it about? Dept. of Speculation meets Black Mirror in this lyrical, speculative debut about a queer mother raising her daughter in an unjust surveillance state. Kris is a new mother, grieving the loss of her wife and thoroughly unprepared for the reality of raising a child alone. Kris teeters on the edge of collapse, fumbling in a daze of alcohol, shame, and self-loathing. Yet as the kid grows, Kris finds her footing, raising a child whose irrepressible spark cannot be dampened by the harsh realities of the world. She can't forget her wife, but with time, she can make a new life for herself and the kid, supported by a community of fellow misfits who defy the Department to lift one another up in solidarity and hope.Buy I Keep My Exoskeletons to MyselfVisit our Bookshop or buy directly right now: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781646221295We also talk about the writing craft book Meander, Spiral, and Explode by Jane Alison. Buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781948226134Connect with Marisa CraneWebsite: marisacrane.orgInstagram: @marisa_craneTwitter: @mcrane_12Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1CreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Register and Support Unstoppable Stories: A Banned Books FestivalRegister: https://uucf.org/unstoppableDonate: https://onrealm.org/UUCF/give/BBFest Text: UUFAIRFAX BBFest to 73256.All donation options: thisqueerbook.com/unstoppableSupport the show
Dr Michael Craven (Principal Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham) sits down with host Martin Foster to discuss his research into rehabilitation technology, diving into the use of exoskeletons in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sharing future development plans for the NRC. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:58 Introduction & career background information on our guest 01:59 – 09:46 Access to Communication and Technology (ACT) 09:47 – 18:16 Musculoskeletal rehabilitation technology 18:17 – 27:18 The use of exoskeletons in rehabilitation 27:19 – 33:54 Future NRC development and research 33:55 – 37:40 Episode recap and conclusion
Watch this weeks episode on YouTube & make sure you're subscribed to the Slop City channel! https://youtu.be/H6Ta6X3AH3U U KNOW WHAT IT IS SLOP CITIZENS!!!!! It's Tuesday! This week we get into our animals, the submersive submarine, cicadas, Uncle Tuna's bar job & her new nemesis. ALL SORTSA GOODIES! If you want to support the podcast, head over to our Patreon! Beginning this Thursday, we will post our first ever: Wiki Wiki How with Tuna & Liberty! We pick a Wiki How article & you know the drill. We are huge Wiki How fans & can't wait to bring this show to you guys! Debuts this Thursday. XO www.patreon.com/slopcity XO ALL HAIL PUCINA RAAAANCH Produced by Randall R. Cash in his dining room.
Elena García Armada invented a robotic exoskeleton for children who use wheelchairs, vastly improving their rehabilitation. However, going from lab to market was no mean feat. The Spanish robotics expert had to navigate clinical testing, impress investors, learn about intellectual property and attract world-class engineers to work on her ambitious project. But seeing smiles on the faces of young patients who walk for the very first time have made the journey worthwhile. This episode is part of the Inspiring Inventors series, which looks at ground-breaking technologies and the people behind them. Moderator: Edward Cooke, Patent examiner, European Patent Office Guest: Elena García Armada, Co-founder and CEO, Marsi Bionics More about Elena García Armada: https://new.epo.org/en/news-events/european-inventor-award/meet-the-finalists/elena-garcia-armada
In a perfect world, a person who is a hundred years old would have the same quality of life as someone who is 40. But this does not exist right now. What does, however, are technologies that allow us to compound human strength, to work differently, to assist us as our bodies grow old. One of those are Exosuits or Exoskeletons; and in this conversation, we are joined by not one but two guests: Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon Dr. Isador Lieberman and Healthcare Sales Executive Scott Gunnigle. Together, they talk about how this technology works, particularly how it operates through the brain and spine connection. Dr. Lieberman and Scott dive deep into the process that bridges the interface between the brain and spine and how we can get these technologies to be consumer products. For more great insights on the future of surgery and the technology that impacts our health and quality of life, tune in to this great conversation!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
First pages are impossible… so we're hearing from authors about how they got they right. In this episode, Marisa Crane discusses the first pages of their debut novel, I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself. We talk about how the novel grew out of a great first line, how Marisa accomplished world building while also avoiding unnecessary explanations, and how they followed their obsessions to keep the story going. Crane's 1st pages can be found here (click “read sample” tab beneath cover photo).Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.Marisa Crane's stories and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in Prairie Schooner, Passages North, Joyland, The Offing, No Tokens, The Florida Review, TriQuarterly, Lit Hub, Catapult, F(r)iction, and elsewhere. An attendee of the Tin House Workshop and Bread Loaf Writers' Conference and an American Short Fiction Merit Fellow, they currently live in San Diego with their wife and child. I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself is their first novel. It was a New York Times Editor's Choice.Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com
Hi friends -- It's been a month since we last spoke, but we've recorded some great episodes! Ellen and Tessa spoke with Marisa Crane, author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself, which received a great review in the NYT. You can buy Mac's book here: I Keep My Exoskeletons to MyselfUntil next time, you're doing a great job. The Good Moms
Trigger Warning - this podcast takes serious issues like mental health, suicide, abuse, drug use, etc. and discusses them in a humorous and silly way. On todays all new episode of Cuckoo Bananas; Kate talks about making new friends and how everyone is an artist, while Mike boasts about his Spring cleaning and discusses the scariest movie he's ever seen. All this is much more on todays show! Mike and Kate are not mental health professionals and this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are having any thoughts of self-harm please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Exoskeletons to help improve mobility for those who need it. CPAC happened but who cares. Crypto director of engineering pleads guilty to bad money stuff. Companies track a dangerous amount of information. Detective Pikachu makes a return.Head to https://StuffKeepsHappening.online for sources and bonus content
Who is Russ Angold?Russ Angold holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Cal Poly and is the co-founder of Ethereal Matter, as well as other hardware startups. Join us as we discuss best practices for starting a hardware startup, and explore the early days of exoskeleton to enhance human mobility.Aaron Moncur, hostWe hope you enjoyed this episode of the Being an Engineer Podcast.Help us rank as the #1 engineering podcast on Apple and Spotify by leaving a review for us.You can find us under the category: mechanical engineering podcast on Apple Podcasts.Being an Engineer podcast is a go-to resource and podcast for engineering students on Spotify, too.Aaron Moncur and Rafael Testai love hearing from their listeners, so feel free to email us, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcast and Spotify!About Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us
In this epsiode, we are joined by Jonas Grau Thomsen, the CEO of Nordic Bionics. When Jonas was six, he was told that I would only be able to walk for ten more years. This was the beginning of his search for a bionic solution. Now, he is an expert wheelchair user and exoskeleton influencer. His goal is to get exoskeletons out of the lab and into the world. He shares stories as an exoskeleton tester and his passion for connecting individuals who could benefit from exoskeletons with the latest developing technologies. Thank you to our sponsor, Delsys! Enter a prize draw to win a two-sensor Trigno Lite system: https://delsys.com/boom Connect with Jonas! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-grau-thomsen/ Instagram: @NordicBionics Connect with BOOM! Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @biomechanicsonourminds LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/biomechanicsoom/ YouTube: Biomechanics On Our Minds Website and shop: biomechanicsonourminds.com
In this episode, Dr. Ray Browning and Dr. Zach Lerner shared their experiences, stories, and wisdom with us on their journeys in biomechanics, collaboration, and founding the rehabilitation robotics company Biomotum. Biomotum is currently developing robotic systems that help people improve their mobility by not only assisting motion but also training and rehabilitating the body. It was great to hear from Ray and Zach's different perspectives, Ray's more from the translation and business standpoint as an entrepreneur and Zach's more from the science and technology standpoint as an academic professor, and how they bring them together to create impact. Both speak about the value of user-centered design in each of their current roles and throughout their career. Thank you to our sponsor, Delsys! Enter a prize draw to win a two-sensor Trigno Lite system: https://delsys.com/boom Connect with Biomotum! Biomotum Website: https://www.biomotum.com/ Biomechatronics Laboratory: https://biomech.nau.edu/ Biomotum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomotum/ Biomotum Instagram: @biomotumhealth Ray's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-browning/ Zach's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-lerner-phd/ Connect with BOOM! Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @biomechanicsonourminds LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/biomechanicsoom/ YouTube: Biomechanics On Our Minds Website and shop: biomechanicsonourminds.com Other resources: Bit of BOOM: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.abj3487 Professor Elliot Rouse‘s website: http://www.elliottjrouse.com/
The battlefield is a terrible place. How can we make it an even more terrible place? Drugs and robot suits. On this episode, Lee and Nathan examine the use of meth in WWII and Vietnam, and then examine a DARPA plan to build exoskeletons. Also, telepathy and mind control.
Today's interview is with IHMC's Dr. Gwen Bryan, a research scientist who investigates wearable robotic devices aimed at augmenting human performance in clinical, occupational, and military applications. She is particularly focused on maximizing the benefits of powered exoskeletons. At IHMC, Gwen leads the exoskeleton team, which is developing a novel augmentative device that continues IHMC's research on mobility devices for people with spinal cord injury. The team also is researching a powered exoskeleton to aid government employees whose work involves nuclear site remediation. Gwen and her team's effort, which utilizes a human-centered research approach, is uniquely situated to expand exoskeleton research and technology because of the expertise and collaboration that's available among IHMC's robotics and human-performance research groups. Gwen joined IHMC after completing her Ph.D. in the Stanford Biomechatronics Lab. Outside of work, Gwen enjoys soccer, weightlifting, painting and snowboarding. She also is a dog mom to two very adorable shelter dogs, Bandit and Oreo. Show notes: [00:02:32] Dawn asks Gwen what it was like growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. [00:03:02] Dawn mentions that it seems science was a part of Gwen's life early on. Dawn goes on to mention that Gwen's father was an engineer, and her mother was a nurse and asks how her parents having these backgrounds influenced her. [00:03:35] In addition to a science background, Gwen's mother is also a clarinetist who instilled a love for the arts in Gwen. Dawn asks Gwen about her painting and how art benefits other aspects of her life. [00:04:17] Ken asks Gwen what she was like as a kid. [00:04:59] Ken asks Gwen to talk about a rafting trip she took with her cousin through the Grand Canyon. [00:06:27] Dawn asks Gwen how chocolate chip cookies factored into her third-grade science fair project. [00:08:04] Dawn mentions that fitness became a part of Gwen's life following an injury she had as a senior in high school. Exercise, particularly weightlifting, helped alleviate her back pain. Dawn asks Gwen what her fitness journey taught her about her body, and ultimately, how that experience gave her insights into the work she does today. [00:09:16] Ken asks Gwen how she chose to go to the University of Texas in Austin. [00:10:38] Dawn mentions that Gwen transferred to the University of New Mexico for her undergraduate work. Dawn asks Gwen what motivated her to apply her interest in mechanical engineering into robotics. [00:11:28] Ken asks Gwen what was involved in her transfer from the University of Texas to New Mexico. [00:12:34] Ken asks Gwen what led her to the Stanford Biomechatronics Lab. [00:13:38] Ken asks Gwen to talk about her internship with the Sandia National Research Labs. [00:14:40] Dawn shifts to talk about Gwen's current research focus on wearable robotics, particularly exoskeletons, mentioning that when the public hears this term most people generally think either insect exoskeletons or Ironman. Dawn asks Gwen to describe the exoskeletons she works on. [00:15:25] Dawn mentions that the potential uses of exoskeletons to help people with limited or no lower-limb mobility seems, in some respects, clear, but the application has been limited, and asks why that is. [00:16:40] Dawn asks what some other applications of exoskeletons are that are important to know about. [00:18:35] Ken mentions that during Gwen's doctoral work at Stanford, she developed the first cable-driven exoskeleton to assist all the three leg joints — hips, knees, and ankles — and asks Gwen to talk about how that design was developed and what made it special in the exoskeleton field. [00:20:10] Ken explains that Gwen's work also developed novel control systems for exoskeletons by using feedback from real-time physiological measurements of the user – coined human-in-the-loop optimization (HILO).
From language and writing to the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, computers and Adobe Photoshop, our species has a history of inventing tools for augmenting our own intelligence. But what comes next? Andy Matuschak is a developer and designer. He helped build iOS at Apple, founded and led Khan Academy's R&D lab, and now works as an independent researcher investigating 'tools for thought' — that is, technologies that can transform human cognition and creativity. Full episode transcript available at: thejspod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(2:53) - Exosuit Sensor For Parkinsons(16:07) - Personalized ExoskeletonsEpisode 66 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel's favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read the article explaining exoskeleton technology.--About the podcast:Every day, some of the most innovative universities, companies, and individual technology developers share their knowledge on Wevolver. To ensure we can also provide this knowledge for the growing group of podcast listeners, we started a collaboration with two young engineers, Daniel Scott Mitchell & Farbod Moghaddam who discuss the most interesting content in this podcast series. To learn more about this show, please visit the shows page. By following the page, you will get automatic updates by email when a new show is published.Be sure to give us a follow and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and most of your favorite podcast platforms!Take a few seconds to leave us a review. It really helps! https://apple.co/2RIsbZ2 if you do it and send us proof, we'll give you a shoutout on the show.