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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Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation