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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?...

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...

How do people react when they see someone running on blades fast – like really, really fast? Johannes Floors is a German Paralympic sprinter and double below-knee amputee who competes using high-performance prosthetic blades. He has won multiple gold medals at World Championships and Paralympic Games, including in Rio, Tokyo, and Paris. He is also a trained orthopaedic technician, works on his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and is part in Ottobock’s Research & Development department, where he contributes to advancing prosthetic technologies.

In this episode of Taste of Bionics, he talks to Ranga about what led to his decision to amputate...

Every guest is our host Ranga’s favourite guest, of course – but this conversation in particular has him on the edge of his seat: Hugh Herr is a professor at the MIT Media Lab, where he leads the Biomechatronics Group and co-directs the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics. But first of all, he is known for transferring the whole field: After losing both legs in a climbing accident in 1982, Hugh turned personal adversity into scientific innovation.

In this episode of Taste of Bionics, he talks to Ranga about developing advanced prosthetic limbs that integrate with the human nervous...

There are tears everyday due to a new spinal cord therapy, shed by everyone involved. But why is that?

In this episode of Taste of Bionics, host Ranga Yogeshwar speaks with Dave Marver. He’s the CEO of ONWARD Medical, which is developing breakthrough therapies for people with spinal cord injury. Under Dave’s leadership, ONWARD has earned ten FDA Breakthrough Device Designations. Its first product was named one of TIME magazine’s Best Inventions and recognized among Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas for its potential to transform lives.

Together, Dave and Ranga explore dramatic new treatments for spinal cord injuries that are...

Coming home from a hard day’s work and still feeling fresh? That is not just a far-out fantasy anymore. In this episode of Taste of Bionics, host Ranga Yogeshwar speaks with Minerva Pillai. She’s a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a Co-founders of SUITX – a startup spun out of UC Berkeley’s Human Engineering & Robotics Lab. Today she is Head of Development in North America for SUITX BY OTTOBOCK, a market leader in industrial exoskeletons that are designed to reduce workplace strain and injuries. Minerva shares her insights as...

What does it take to reinvent yourself after a life-changing accident? In this episode of Taste of Bionics, host Ranga Yogeshwar speaks with John McFall. A paralympic medalist, trauma and orthopedic surgeon and a member of ESA's astronaut reserve taking part in ESA’s “Fly! Project”. Fly! aims to explore whether an astronaut with a physical disability could embark on a long duration mission to the International Space Station and with that to make space missions accessible for all. John shares his extraordinary journey: from losing his leg in a motorcycle accident to becoming one of the fastest sprinters in the...

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...