Prosthetics
Summary
Eighteen-year-old entrepreneur Leander interviews Professor Munjid Almudaris about his brain-controlled osseointegration prosthetics, which attach directly to bones and nerves. They discuss the technology’s mechanics, benefits over traditional sockets, and Leander’s own 3D-printed bionic hand project. The episode also covers Professor Almudaris’s harrowing escape from Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq and his advice for aspiring innovators.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and WorldWiseWeb welcome
Brain-controlled bionic hands and osseointegration
Prof. Al-Mudaris inspired by The Terminator
How titanium implants connect to bone and nerves
Benefits of osseointegration and titanium properties
Surgery duration and Leander's 3D printed hand
Goal to make tech accessible in low-resource areas
Prof. Al-Mudaris' escape from Saddam's Iraq
Refugee experience and advice for young innovators
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