In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Dr. Aadeel Akhtar CEO and founder of PSYONIC, discusses the evolution of bionic hands and the advancements in robotics and AI that have made them possible. He shares his personal journey and motivation for creating prosthetics that can change lives, as well as the entrepreneurial challenges faced in bringing this technology to market. The conversation explores the design considerations of bionic hands, the integration of AI, and the future of prosthetics. In this conversation, Aadeel discusses the journey of developing innovative bionic hands through customer discovery, design constraints, and a unique funding approach. He emphasizes the importance of durability and functionality in prosthetics, the role of human users in robotics, and the challenges of navigating crowdfunding and institutional investment. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape in prosthetic technology and the growth dynamics of his company.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction PSYONIC and bionic hands

02:53 The Evolution of Robotics and Human-like Design

05:46 The Journey of Creating the Ability Hand

09:07 Advancements in Robotics and AI Integration

12:00 Personal Story and Motivation Behind PSYONIC

15:08 The Future of Bionic Limbs and Technology

17:51 Entrepreneurial Challenges in Bionic Technology

31:26 Customer Discovery and Design Constraints

34:46 Innovative Approaches to Bionic Hands

37:52 The Role of Human Users in Robotics

40:40 Funding Journey and Shark Tank Experience

52:06 Navigating Crowdfunding and Institutional Investment

56:15 Competitive Landscape in Prosthetic Technology

59:00 Company Structure and Growth Dynamics

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In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Etienne engages with AI experts, Ksenia Palke (Director AI: Airspace), Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova (Co-Founder & CTO: Good Face Project) and Sharon Zhang (Co-Founder & CTO: Personal AI) to discuss the current state and future of AI in technology organizations. The conversation covers the different AI stacks being used, the evolution of AI technologies, the societal impact of AI, and the challenges faced by CTOs in implementing AI solutions. The guests share their personal journeys in AI, highlight the importance of human oversight, and provide valuable advice for CTOs looking to leverage AI effectively in their organizations.

Time Stamps

00:00 - Introduction to AI in Production02:58 - AI Stacks and Tools in Use05:50 - AI’s Evolution and Its Impact11:50 - The Rise of Large Language Models (LLMs)17:59 - Challenges in AI Development24:09 - AI’s Philosophical and Ethical Implications30:13 - Building AI for Business: Practical Advice35:38 - Final Thoughts on AI Development40:20 - The Future of AGI and Its Potential Dangers47:04 - Impact of AI on Language and Communication53:46 - The Role of AI in Education and Child Development58:21 - AI in the Workplace: Communication and Productivity1:04:54 - Human Evolution in the Age of AI

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In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Etienne interviews Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica, a company in the torque sensor space. They discuss the role of torque sensors in Formula One racing and other motorsports, as well as their use in hybrid engines. They also touch on the challenges of delegating invention in a hardware company and the importance of communication between software and hardware teams. Ryan also shares his approach to CTOing the organization, which involves exploring new ideas and shining a light on different areas of the business.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:40 Interview with Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica

03:06 The Role of Torque Sensors in Motorsports

08:42 Sending Torque and Other Data Digitally

12:48 Balance of Performance in Racing

18:01 Formula One as a Technology Testing Ground

29:08 CTOing the Organization and Delegating Invention

39:21 Exploring New Ideas and Using AI Tools

46:28 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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