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Amata World Podcast

Amata World Podcast

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Amata World Podcast is all about the new and emerging technologies. We talk with innovators to learn how they are using technology to shape society and ask the difficult question of how we can protect society from the negative effects of technology. Each week we will discuss something about Metaverse, AR, AI and Web3 to give you up to date information about major companies in those fields.Amata World
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  • The Frontier of Haptics and Human Embodiment with Ivan Isakov

    The Frontier of Haptics and Human Embodiment with Ivan Isakov
    Jul 29 2026
    In this episode of the ⁨Amata World Podcast⁩ , hosts Ana and Bryan dive into the cutting-edge frontier of spatial computing and haptic technology with Ivan Isakov, the CEO and co-founder of Valkyrie Industries. Ivan has a PhD in Nanoelectronics from UCL, 14-years' experience in research, electronics, haptics and XR (24 academic papers, patents, commercial VR titles), as well he is an XR consultant, community builder, creative coder and international speaker.The conversation explores how Valkyrie Industries tackled the fundamental challenge of replicating "weight" and resistance in virtual reality using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Ivan details their exciting transition into healthcare, highlighting their v-health platform and clinical work focused on neuro-rehabilitation for stroke survivors. The episode concludes with a fascinating look into how wearable "eir bands" are breaking down boundaries by shifting intensive physical therapy from the clinic straight into patients' homes.Key Takeaways:- Pioneering Muscle Haptics: Valkyrie Industries leverages targeted Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to trigger muscle contractions from the outside, recreating realistic physical resistance, impact, and weight within digital environments.- Gamifying Neuro-Rehabilitation: By syncing wireless EMS wearables with immersive VR experiences (the v-health platform), the technology actively stimulates weak motor pathways, making the repetitive, intensive movements required for stroke recovery engaging and measurable.- Decentralising Upper-Limb Therapy: Instead of relying entirely on massive, expensive clinical robotics, the company's "eir bands" allow patients to independently conduct vital daily therapy in the community or from home.- Active vs. Passive Touch: While basic vibration haptics are commonplace, creating true force feedback sits at a highly complex engineering crossroads between high-end medical devices and consumer tech.Links to connect to Ivan:Website: ivascht.comLinkedIn: @Ivan IsakovInstagram: @ivascht Links to connect to Valkyrie Industries:Website: https://www.valkyrie-vr.com/ Code for 15% discount: "EIR15"Meta Quest App: "EIR Training" LinkedIn: @Valkyrie Industries Instagram: @valkyrie.industries Bonus Deep-Dive Links (External Interviews & Features):Audio Podcast Feature: Listen to Ivan Isakov's deep dive on advanced touch receptors on the Internet of Senses Podcast (Touch Feature).Video Interview: Watch Ivan discuss human-computer interaction and motion tracking architectures with Yulia Sion on YouTube.Clinical Insights: Read the full medical philosophy breakdown with Advanced Neuro-Physiotherapist Lucy Redman on the Valkyrie Neuro-Rehab Blog.Follow us:LinkedInInstagramTikTokXSpotifyYoutube
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    36 mins
  • Creating Animated Stories with AI Assisted Workflows

    Creating Animated Stories with AI Assisted Workflows
    Jul 15 2026
    In this episode of the ⁨Amata World Podcast⁩ , hosts Ana Domina and Bryan Yap sit down with Peabody-nominated and Emmy Award-winning director Michaela Ternasky-Holland, the founder of MTH Studio. Michaela pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to direct in the age of artificial intelligence, drawing from her history-making work as one of the first filmmakers commissioned by OpenAI to debut a Sora-generated film, Thank you, mom, at the Tribeca Festival. Her first original animated series garnered over 2.2 million views on YouTube within a month of release. More of her prolific work in animation has been recognised as Best Directing in XR by The Collision Awards, VR Film of Year Finalist by the International VR Awards, and Grand Prize Winner at The Philippine Animation Festival. As a nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award, she is also a consultant, speaker, and thought leader, who has been recognised as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers. The conversation dives deep into the unglamorous realities of AI filmmaking: from wrestling with character design variations across scenes to navigating severe industry pushback when trying to recruit human voice actors for AI-assisted indie productions. Michaela explains why she views AI generation as a process akin to composing classical music rather than live-action "jazz," emphasising how independent creators can leverage these tools to scale their vision without compromising their ethical boundaries or replacing human artistry.Key Takeaways:- The "Viability Testing" Pipeline: Instead of traditional pre-production, modern AI filmmakers must run systematic tests to prove that character designs, distinct environment angles, and visual aesthetics remain fully repeatable before entering full production.- The Script Supervisor Bottleneck: The biggest hidden challenge in AI animation is continuity. Because generative models struggle with frame-by-frame stability, directors must essentially act as hyper-vigilant script supervisors to police character morphing and environmental drift.- The Voice Acting Casting Crisis: One of the most unexpected hurdles in the generative space is systemic resistance from voice talent. Standard casting platforms regularly pull down postings for AI-assisted projects, highlighting a massive cultural and professional friction that indie creators must navigate ethically.- AI as Classical Music Composition: Unlike the spontaneous, "jazz-like" nature of live-action filmmaking, AI animation mirrors classical composition. It demands intense, upfront planning, structural perfection, and calculated pipeline fluidity to execute a cohesive vision.Links to Connect with Michaela:Website: ⁠https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaaternaskyholland/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michaelaternaskyholland/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/ImMichaelaTH⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mthstudiollc⁠IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10878252/⁠Michaela’s projects, additional links:- Echoes of Legend feature: ⁠https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/echoes-of-legend-screen⁠- Sora Short Film Trailer: Watch the official look at Thank you, mom ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3aZg7R29tA⁠- Masterclass Framework: Explore her approach to team workflows via Sundance Collab ⁠https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Harnessing-AI-as-a-Tool-in-Animated-Storytelling⁠Follow us:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world-podcast/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amataworldpodcast/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@amataworldpodcast/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/amataworldpod⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCqoUSDSeHgOnuagMFnSe?si=6fc71be233914496⁠Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@amataworldpodcast?si=wRpVZMBe_NgeQdGy⁠
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    35 mins
  • Navigating the change: Building Trust and Rules in Web3 with James Burnie

    Navigating the change: Building Trust and Rules in Web3 with James Burnie
    Jul 8 2026

    In this episode of the Amata World Podcast, we step into the fast-evolving arena of digital asset law with James Burnie, a Tier 1-ranked Web3 lawyer and Partner at gunnercooke. James pulls back the curtain on the intense, non-traditional day-to-day reality of managing legal frameworks for over 300 Web3 projects, spanning from AI algorithmic trading funds to tokenising physical, real-world assets. Sitting uniquely on both sides of the table, he shares how he transitions from advising cutting-edge startups to working directly with global financial authorities to craft 2% to 3% of the world's actual crypto legislation, including milestones with the Mauritius FSC and Kazakhstan's AFSA. James delivers a fascinating masterclass on building "initial trust" with skeptical regulators, using regulatory sandboxes to let innovation breathe, and steering founders away from devastating structural traps before their launch.

    Key takeaways:

    - Web3 law is active business architecture, not textbook study: Top-tier Web3 legal work involves actively managing massive, diverse pipelines—handling everything from complex AI algorithmic trading funds to tokenising real-world physical assets.

    - Building regulatory trust requires a common language: Bridging the gap with cautious global regulators requires moving past hype and fear, finding common ground, and educating authorities using traditional, proven regulatory principles.

    - The "Regulatory Sandbox" is the ultimate proving ground: Frameworks like sandboxes allow Web3 founders to safely test innovative protocols in a controlled environment, protecting consumers without choking industrial growth.

    - Early legal structure prevents terminal engineering traps: Web3 founders often run into major structural compliance errors early on. Bringing a legal perspective to the table pre-launch protects the project's architecture before protocols are permanently deployed on-chain.


    To find more about James:

    Partner Profile (gunnercooke): https://gunnercooke.com/people/james-burnie/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-burnie-frsa-889b09a5/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/JamesBurnieFRSA


    To find more about gunnercooke:

    Website: https://gunnercooke.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunnercookellp/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/gunnercooke

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunnercooke-llp/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtZbZh0z4pDOWvvsHrZV5XQ


    Additional links:

    Crypto & FinTech Practice @gunnercookellpglobal - https://gunnercooke.com/core-services/crypto-and-fintech/Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) - https://www.fscmauritius.org/

    Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA - Kazakhstan) - https://afsa.aifc.kz/

    Industry Context: gunnercooke becomes the first major UK law firm to accept crypto payments - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-becomes-first-major-uk-law-firm-to-accept-payment-in-cryptoassets/

    gunnercooke advises on Tokenised GBP on tGBP, the first GBP stablecoin launched by a cryptoasset firm registered with the FCA - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-on-tokenised-gbp-on-tgbp-the-first-gbp-stablecoin-launched-by-a-cryptoasset-firm-registered-with-the-fca/

    gunnercooke advises on world’s first tokenized robo-farm, deployed on peaq - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-on-worlds-first-tokenized-robo-farm-deployed-on-peaq/

    gunnercooke advises Bitwise Asset Management on BSOL, the number 1 ETF launch of 2025 by volume - https://gunnercooke.com/gunnercooke-advises-bitwise-asset-management-on-bsol-the-number-1-etf-launch-of-2025-by-volume/


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    32 mins
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