In the second season of »Taste of Bionics«, Sarah de Lagarde explores the breakthroughs transforming lives, the challenges still ahead, and the personal stories that inspire progress.
Sarah de Lagarde is the host for our second season of »Taste of Bionics«. Through her work, her adventures, and her own experience with prosthetic technology, she has met some extraordinary people who are reimagining what's possible for the human body and the human spirit.
In this podcast, she is speaking with innovators, clinicians, athletes, engineers and people with lived experience who are pushing the boundaries of healthcare, accessibility and technology.
Together, they explore the breakthroughs transforming lives, the challenges still ahead, and the personal stories that inspire progress. The goal is simple: to have honest conversations that educate, challenge perceptions and leave listeners feeling optimistic about the future.
Whether you're fascinated by innovation, passionate about inclusion, or simply curious about what's possible, these conversations are for you.
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"AI is not a technology race - it's a talent race.“: a deeply inspiring conversation about building inclusive, human-centric technology that empowers everyone.
In the second season of »Taste of Bionics«, Sarah de Lagarde explores the breakthroughs transforming lives, the challenges still ahead, and the personal stories that inspire progress.
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.
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?...