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In this custom episode from FastCo Works and Medtronic, Kathleen Koch chats with Medtronic chairman and CEO Geoff Martha and chief technology and innovation officer Ken Washington. New medical devices and therapies, including those powered by data, AI, and robotics, are pushing the boundaries of what we once dreamed medically possible. While the latest health tech innovations are helping doctors establish new standards of care and improving people's quality of life, we've only scratched the surface of tech's potential. Learn how revolutionary technologies are powering a new era in healthcare, and how health tech executives are navigating a dynamic landscape.
Robots in healthcare are coming, and are designed as assistants, not replacements, to skilled clinicians. In this episode, Ken Washington, the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Medtronic, is interviewed by Saul Marquez during the ViVE conference in Los Angeles on the importance of robotics in surgery, emphasizing its potential to enhance precision, consistency, and ergonomics for surgeons while ultimately improving patient outcomes. He shares his career journey from working in robotics and underscores Medtronic's commitment to advancing healthcare through robotics and AI technologies, assisting skilled clinicians to provide better care and experiences for patients and providers alike. Ken explains how AI is revolutionizing surgery by providing personalized pre-procedure planning, guiding surgeons during operations, and facilitating post-procedure analysis for continuous improvement. Finally, he also encourages listeners to envision the future of healthcare and recognize the companies leading the way. Tune in and learn how robotics and AI are shaping the future of surgery and healthcare, and consider the possibilities for personalized care and better outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Ken on LinkedIn. Learn more about Medtronic on their LinkedIn and website.
About Ken Washington:Ken Washington serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Medtronic, leading the charge in accelerating innovation through strategic product development and technology initiatives. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries including robotics, consumer products, automotive, and space, Ken joined Medtronic in 2023, bringing deep expertise in technology development and execution.As a visionary leader, Ken inspires and motivates teams to push the boundaries of invention and innovation, driving positive market disruptions. He collaborates closely with teams and leaders across Medtronic to ensure the continuous advancement of products and therapies in alignment with the company's mission to better serve patients and customers.Prior to his role at Medtronic, Ken held notable positions including Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Robotics at Amazon and Chief Technology Officer at Ford Motor Company, where he oversaw the development of technology strategies and next-generation vehicle architectures. With seven years at Lockheed Martin, Ken held various leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of the Advanced Technology Center.Ken is internationally recognized as a thought leader in technology and innovation, with accolades including induction into the National Academy of Engineering in 2020 and the Black Engineer Hall of Fame in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a PhD in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M University.Things You'll Learn:Medtronic impacts two patients every second, showcasing the scale of their influence in healthcare.Innovation is key for Medtronic, as they continuously strive to engineer the extraordinary.Staying focused on its mission helps Medtronic differentiate its products in a competitive market.Medtronic's AI Center of Excellence accelerates the development of AI-enabled therapies for better patient care.Medtronic's mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life through innovative therapies.Resources:Connect with and follow Ken on LinkedIn.Learn more about Medtronic on LinkedIn and their website.Discover more about Medtronic's GI Genius here.
About Ken Washington:Ken Washington brings over three decades of experience in leading technical endeavors for Fortune 100 companies, government contractors, and research laboratories. His leadership roles have involved team-building and shaping strategic visions for large organizations. Notably, he was honored as the 2012 Black Engineer of the Year in Research Leadership and later inducted into both the National Academy of Engineers and the Black Engineers Hall of Fame.Currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Medtronic, Ken also holds board positions at McKesson Corporation and SAE International, where he serves as the Automotive Sector VP. He's been a pivotal member of the Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee and actively engages in strategic collaborations with universities, notably as a member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board and former chair of the University of Michigan Leadership Advisory Board.Ken's expertise spans diverse domains, from automotive research and space science to information privacy and high-performance computing technologies. He excels in program and project management, guiding new facility projects, and fostering collaborative system development. His track record includes successful executive-level presentations, business plan developments, and resource optimization strategies, making him a sought-after leader in both the public and private sectors.Things You'll Learn:Robotics in surgery enhance precision, consistency, and ergonomics, ultimately improving patient outcomes.AI revolutionizes surgery with personalized pre-procedure planning and real-time guidance for surgeons.The future of surgery lies in the combination of robotics, AI, and digital platforms for personalized care.AI algorithms guide surgeons during surgery, enhancing accuracy and precision in procedures.Medtronic is committed to the future of surgery and healthcare with robotics and AI technologies.Resources:Connect with and follow Ken on LinkedIn.Learn more about Medtronic on their LinkedIn and website.
Medtronic CTO Dr. Ken Washington joins "Forbes Talks" to discuss the transformative impact of technology in healthcare and what he learned from Amazon and Ford.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Astro is our first consumer robot. It's not going to be our last.” Ken Washington, the executive in charge of Amazon's first home robot, speaks confidently about the future despite mixed reviews and early skepticism about Astro's usefulness. A nuclear engineer by training, Washington was chief technology officer at Ford Motor Co., overseeing initiatives including autonomous vehicles, before joining Amazon as VP of consumer robotics last year. He sat down with us at Amazon re:MARS in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Washington, who leads Amazon's consumer robotics team, talks about the company's compact wheeled robot called Astro. Ken talked about Astro's evolution, it's popular and possible use cases, and what might be in store in the future.
"Like smoke through a keyhole"...That's how University of Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer described the running style of his All-American runningback Joe Washington.Both Joe and his brother Ken were leaders in vaulting the Port Arthur Lincoln High School Bumblebees to Southeast Texas' dominating high school sports power in the early 1970s.Hear Joe and Ken talk about:Moving from Bay City to Port Arthur,Being raised by and playing football for their father, Texas High School Hall of Fame Coach Joe Washington;Big games played by the Bees in the early 1970s;Some of Joe's and Ken's favorite plays, and keys to their success;Port Arthur Lincoln track legend Robert Perry and basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Evans;Meeting their lifelong sweethearts while students at Lincoln High School;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Coach Joe Washington, Phyllis Washington, Melvin Brown, Coach Dealey, James Gamble, Leroy Leopold, Richard Dick Williams, Cordell Lindsey, Carl Jackson, Wayne Williams, Ellis Wise, Johny Hamilton, Anderson Harrison (teacher), Henry Mayes, Jayne Smith, Roberta Simpkins Moss, Clayton Clark, Jeff Bergeron, Larry Mayer, Glen Como, Anthony Bryant, Anders Harrison (player), Gary Newman, Marvin Moore, Sam Graham, Ronnie Ford, Gary Drake, Chucky Baker, Charles Alexander, Marvin Charles, Reginald Lewis, Calvin Jerry, Nathaniel Mack, Burks Washington, Alphnse Thomas, Joseph Threats, Brent Guidry, Harold Jones, Carlton Richards, Judge Brad Burnett, Wade Phillips, Robert Perry, Earl "The Pearl" Evans, Meadow Lark Arceneaux Washington, Leroy Arceneaux, Charles Getwood, Clifford Landry, Laurence Ann Roberts Washington...and more!!Also included is renowned recording artist Carlos Santana!This ain't no Jive--it's straight from the Bee Hive...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
We're baaaccckkk!!!Down Trails of Victory podcast is back for a second season, and in this kickoff episode, Buck and the show's producer Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford...give some brief comments about Season One;issue "thank you's" to various people;and give a preview of Season Two's first guests, Joe and Ken Washington, legendary brother combination from Port Arthur Lincoln who are both members of the Texas High School Hall of Fame!Be sure to get your Season Two Tickets, available at no cost...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
On today's extra large episode XL, Brian recaps a pretty crappy week for the Yankees, and great weeks for the Knicks and Rangers on today's Brian's Beloved. Brian is then joined by Ken Washington to recap Wrestlemania 37. Who were the winners of the star studded two night event? Brian and Ken also talk about Kens beloved Washington Football Team and Wizards. In the Outro, Brian speaks on the shooting of Daunte Wright, Hideki Matsuyama winning the Masters, and Julian Edelmans retirement. Plus your NBA, NHL, MLB, EPL, and MLS schedule updates for the weekend! Enjoy!
March 19, 2021 ~ Ford Motor Company's Chief Technology Officer talks to Paul about the automaker's partnership with the University of Michigan on a Robotics Complex.
The American automotive industry will benefit from an extraordinary conference of technological advancements that will elevate customer relationships and revenue streams to levels that would have been unimaginable five years ago, says Ken Washington, CTO at Ford Motor Company. Listen in as Craig Fuller discusses with Washington about technology's impact, and what the future hold for the automotive industry.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
The American automotive industry will benefit from an extraordinary conference of technological advancements that will elevate customer relationships and revenue streams to levels that would have been unimaginable five years ago, says Ken Washington, CTO at Ford Motor Company. Listen in as Craig Fuller discusses with Washington about technology's impact, and what the future hold for the automotive industry.Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Show Join Chris Doelle as he brings you the only show that covers the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. In this episode of the show: Ken Washington Season 1 Episode 21 Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact info: Website: https://www.txhsfootballhof.org/ […]
Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Show Join Chris Doelle as he brings you the only show that covers the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. In this episode of the show: Ken Washington Season 1 Episode 21 Stay tuned for all the great shows on the Lone Star Gridiron Sports Network. Contact info: Website: https://www.txhsfootballhof.org/ […]
Today we are talking to Ken Washington, the CTO at Ford Motor Co. And we discuss their next gen technology behind the all new Mach - E, how Ford is stepping up to produce ventilators and PPE for Covid-19, and actionable steps you can take to set your team up for success. All of this, right here, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
The Geneva International Motor Show was SUPPOSED to happen this month… but like many big events around the world, the show was cancelled due to concerns around the coronavirus. Thanks to digital media – car companies were still able to showcase their futuristic concept cars. But while there are plenty of new features and technologies to show off these days, the future of mobility may not be all about cars… Ken Washington is C-T-O at Ford Motor Company.
The statistics for suicide and PTSD in the military and with first responders is at an alarming level. Even among civilians, suicide is the second leading cause of death in children ages 10-17 and the leading cause of death among young men, ages 18-24. Fortunately, leaders in our community are listening and more programs and resources are being developed to help bring these statistics down. In this episode, my guest, Army Veteran and Police Sergeant, Ken Washington shares valuable tools that can help us be part of the growing number of people standing in the gap for loved ones who are hurting and weary. Below are some helpful resources shared in this podcast: Reintegration After Deployment - 7 Day Devotional https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Camp Hope www.texvet.org www.attorneyforveterans.com Do I Have PTSD?
Hablamos con Ken Washington, director de tecnología de Ford, sobre los retos que se plantean en la industria del automóvil
Ken Washington, director de tecnología de Ford habla del coche del futuro desde el CES de Las Vegas. Luego tertulia con Miguel Córdoba, profesor de economía financiera de la Universidad San Pablo CEU; Gonzalo Garnica, consultor empresarial y Antonio Sanabria, investigador y profesor de economía internacional en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess and Ken Washington, over residential appraisals in the assessor's office talk about the Orange Mound Initiative that starts with a bid to increase property value in a part of town where the median home value is under $30,000.
Ford CTO Ken Washington talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about AI and autonomous vehicles in this live interview recorded at the Studio Theatre in Washington, DC. In this episode: The current state of autonomous vehicles; where Ford is testing its self-driving cars and why it picked those cities; 3-D printing and other AI-enabled engineering tools; mapping the whole world, again; Ford’s history in self-driving and the DARPA challenge; the difference between a human car collision and an AI one; when will we see the first fully self-driving cars?; is Ford still a "car company?"; the medium- and long-term vision of AI-enabled vehicles; how AI could fix wrinkly seats (and make driving safer); the creepy side of AI; data privacy and ethics; how Ford works with the big tech companies getting into the car business; the weirdest, scariest, and coolest things Washington has seen from AI; the cool side of deepfakes; hovercrafts, VTOL vehicles and scooters; the impact of self-driving cars on jobs; and equity of access to self-driving cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the road again! Nate and English Chris are accompanied by Big Shep and Ken Washington to the ACCC tournament in Norfolk, Virginia. We discuss our rosters on the way there and how we did on our way home.
April 13, 2018: We visit the biggest engieering event of the year--SAE's WCX 2018. While there, we talk to Ford's top tech exec--Ken Washington, and hear from auto legend Bob Lutz. We discuss the significance of Ford's Global Fusion, visit Mahindra's facilities in the Detroit area, and look at a collection of really cool cars.
Scientific American technology editor Larry Greenemeier talks with Ken Washington, vice president of Research and Advanced Engineering at Ford, about self-driving cars.
At CES 2017, CBS News Tech Analyst Larry Magid sat down with Ken Washington, the VP Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor company. Ken and Larry talked about today's and tomorrow's automotive technology, including Ford's autonomous car development.
Apple, Intel and Facebook are there. So are electric and autonomy leaders Google and Tesla. But in addition to these tech giants, today’s Silicon Valley in Northern California also contain a lab or office from nearly every major automaker as well. Joining John McElroy from the floor of CES 2016 in Las Vegas to talk about why they’re attracted to Silicon Valley are top executives from three different major car companies including: Ken Washington, VP, Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford; Frankie James, the Managing Director of General Motors’ Advanced Technology Silicon Valley Office; and Arwed Niestroj, the CEO for MBUSA Research and Development North America.
Apple, Intel and Facebook are there. So are electric and autonomy leaders Google and Tesla. But in addition to these tech giants, today’s Silicon Valley in Northern California also contain a lab or office from nearly every major automaker as well. Joining John McElroy from the floor of CES 2016 in Las Vegas to talk about why they’re attracted to Silicon Valley are top executives from three different major car companies including: Ken Washington, VP, Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford; Frankie James, the Managing Director of General Motors’ Advanced Technology Silicon Valley Office; and Arwed Niestroj, the CEO for MBUSA Research and Development North America.
In celebration of the SiriusXM-Ford partnership and the exciting North American International Auto Show, this edition of the show was recorded directly from the Ford Booth at the event in Detroit, Michigan. From the design process to technology integration, host Dave Robertson takes you behind the scenes with Ford Motor Company's top executives to explore the process towards innovation and the future of the industry. His guests are Bill Ford, Executive Chairman; Joe Hinrichs, EVP and President, The Americas; and Dr. Ken Washington, VP, Research and Advanced Engineering.
With so much of today’s engineering revolving around the connected car and autonomy, many automakers are setting up shop in Silicon Valley including Detroit Three member Ford. Autoline went west to take a sneak peek and see what Ford is developing in the midst of its neighbors like Google, Tesla and Apple. Host John McElroy talks with Ford executives Raj Nair, Ken Washington and Don Butler about how this lab will impact future product. In addition, he takes you for a quick tour behind the scenes at some of the experiments being done within the walls of this high tech lab.
With so much of today’s engineering revolving around the connected car and autonomy, many automakers are setting up shop in Silicon Valley including Detroit Three member Ford. Autoline went west to take a sneak peek and see what Ford is developing in the midst of its neighbors like Google, Tesla and Apple. Host John McElroy talks with Ford executives Raj Nair, Ken Washington and Don Butler about how this lab will impact future product. In addition, he takes you for a quick tour behind the scenes at some of the experiments being done within the walls of this high tech lab.