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Taste of Bionics

Taste of Bionics

By: Ottobock Ranga Yogeshwar
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 Taste of Bionics is a podcast hosted by renowned science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar, diving deep into the intersection of humans and technology. In each episode, guests will discuss cutting-edge topics at the interface between people and technology. They include the very latest prosthetics, exoskeletons, neural interfaces, human-machine interaction, artificial intelligence and innovations in medical technology designed to improve lives. From the emotional reality of limb loss to the design of bionic systems that can operate in space, this podcast goes beyond buzzwords. This podcast is offering real insight into how innovation is redefining movement, identity and what it means to be human. For anyone interested in the future of mobility and the science of human enhancement. Join us every other Tuesday. Follow now and never miss an episode. Produced by Podstars by OMR.Podstars by OMR Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • The future of human bionics - Georgia Näder and Oliver Jakobi on tradition and transformation.

    The future of human bionics - Georgia Näder and Oliver Jakobi on tradition and transformation.
    Feb 4 2026
    This episode of Taste of Bionics brings together two leaders who represent both continuity and transformation at Ottobock: Georgia Näder, a fourth-generation member of the founding family, embodies innovation and modern leadership while staying true to the company’s core values; and Oliver Jakobi, who started as an apprentice and rose to become CEO, has steered Ottobock through decades of growth and, most recently, its landmark IPO in October 2025. Together, they share a vision: empowering people through technology, driving user-centered innovation, and shaping the future of mobility worldwide.
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    57 mins
  • The art of rewiring – Jennifer Ernst on innovative amputation medicine

    The art of rewiring – Jennifer Ernst on innovative amputation medicine
    Jan 21 2026
    Working in the field of nerve regeneration has a lot in common with being an electrician, says Dr. Jennifer Ernst. She is Head of Innovative Amputation Medicine, Department of Trauma Surgery, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH). A specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Jennifer has special knowledge in modern surgical techniques such as targeted muscle rein nervation (TMR), osseointegration and Agonist-Antagonist-Myoneuronal-Interface (AMI). In this episode of Taste of Bionics, together with Ranga, she explores the main advantages of such procedures, the current limitations and existing challenges. Where is the development in amputation medicine headed and what will the next milestones be?
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    55 mins
  • Muscles and machines – Connor Glass on new approaches to prosthesis control

    Muscles and machines – Connor Glass on new approaches to prosthesis control
    Jan 7 2026
    What happens when the boundary between humans and machines starts to dissolve? Dr. Connor Glass is the Founder and CEO of Phantom Neuro, a neurotechnology company building the next generation of human–machine interfaces. With a background in medicine and research at Johns Hopkins, Connor left clinical practice to tackle a deeper challenge: how humans can intuitively and seamlessly control the machines that extend their capabilities. In this episode of Taste of Bionics, Connor talks to Ranga about developing Phantom X, a minimally invasive muscle-machine interface that enables intuitive control of prosthetic limbs and robotic devices, and how to make high-performance neural control accessible and scalable – not only for amputees, but also for broader applications in robotics and human augmentation.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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