In this episode Charlie Walbridge joins us to discuss the now protected corridor along the Cheat River in West Virginia. From there Charlie takes us through his career in paddling and gives us some behind the scenes details about his accident reporting.By Whitewater – The Hammer Factor

Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. Prognoses are often tragic and social costs exceed $2 million (U.S. and EU) in the first five years ofcare. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. Dr. Yo…

And just like that we’re back. In this episode Scott Shipley joins us to discuss the merits and feasibility of modifying rivers to make them less dangerous. From there we bring in Evan Dyer, Pete Frazer, Lou Kronzer and Robbie Gilson to discuss a nearly fatal pin at Go Left on the Green River. Enjoy and we’ll see you on the river!…

Patients are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans when drug-delivery devices are user-friendly. So, what can device developers do to ensure safety but also provide a positive user experience? Using human factors engineering, developers can design features to prevent errors and contribute to the successful use of the device. On this episod…

Advances in integrated microelectronics have enabled a revolution in ever smaller and more powerful medical sensors. One such use is for detecting pressure in the eye. InjectSense has invented an implantable sensor that detects direct dynamic pressure in the eye and transmits high-fidelity data from inside the eye of a patient to their physician. O…

On Nov. 2nd, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, outlining how the agency will acquire and deploy AI-enabled systems in the future. David Mazar, Vice President of Strategy and Growth, SparkCognition Government Systems is the guest on this episode of Here’s an Idea. Ahead…

Treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and other related neurological disorders often include invasive surgery to implant electrodes in specific brain regions to help control motor symptoms. But what if there weretechnologies that offered minimally invasive options while improving patient outcomes and…

Ahead of his participation in the 2023 Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, Dr. Brendan Mulvaney joins the podcast to discuss China’s latest military space and satellite technology related developments. Dr. Mulvaney is the Director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University. He also served several tours in Califo…

The Gripen E is the latest variant of Saab's fighter jet that first achieved certification for military use and entry into service in December 2022. The Swedish aerospace manufacturer recently awarded a new design and development contract for a 24 volt lithium-ion battery to be developed by EaglePicher, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier of missi…

The medical device industry landscape is becoming increasingly complex with an evolving regulatory environment. The focus is now data-centric systems vs. equipment-centric, creating a fundamentally different business model. What does this new normal look like and how can medical device and life sciences businesses best address it? On this episode o…

Rapid and effective control of bleeding can be the difference between life and death in surgery, on the battlefield, and in emergency situations. Excessive bleeding can lead to a rapid drop in blood volume, causing hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal if not addressed promptly. By stopping bleeding quickly, medical personnel can prevent shock and …

A California-based startup named Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has emerged as a unique entrant into the market for new commercial and military drone technologies with its K1000ULE fully electric autonomous unmanned aircraft system. The solar-powered glider has demonstrated its ability to fly non-stop for 26 hours, longer than any electric unmanned aircra…

On this episode of Here's an Idea™, James F. Jordan, Healthcare & LifeSciences Expert, President of StraTactic, and the National Co-Chairman of the BIO Bootcamp, discusses where AI can have the greatest impact in medical technology and what medical device developers should consider as they integrate AI.…

Efficient inventory management is crucial for manufacturing companies to maintain smooth operations. Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is using drones to automate inventory monitoring processes for warehouse operators to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-Founder of Gather AI, discusses how t…

Clinicians today are hampered by insufficient and delayed lab diagnostics. Nutromics has created a breakthrough technology that combines multiple DNA sensors with microneedles. The diagnostic platform does everything a blood test does and more: it is a lab-on-a-patch. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Peter Vranes, CEO and Co-Founder of Nutromics…

Natilus was first established a startup in San Diego, California in 2016 with the goal of developing a blended wing body (BWB) autonomous air cargo carrying aircraft. In April, the startup completed the first flight of the sub scale prototype of its Kona aircraft. On this episode of Here's an Idea, Natilus CEO AlekseyMatyushev discusses their visio…

Biotricity is connecting cardiologists to real-time patient data while empowering patients to help prevent and manage various heart diseases — which is the leading cause of death in the United States. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and Founder of Biotricity, discuss how the company is bridging the gap in remote monitoring…

University of Arizona engineers have developed a new system that allows autonomous vehicles to scout out underground habitats for astronauts. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Wolfgang Fink, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer engineering at UArizona, discusses how the approach could help address one of NASA’s Space Technology Grand Ch…

Amprius Technologies has achieved a new battery energy density breakthrough of 500 Wh/kg with its lithium-ion cell, the Silicon Anode Platform. Mobile Power Solutions, an independent testing house offering battery regulatory compliance and performance testing, verified the Silicon Anode Platform's energy density performance. The results indicate th…

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transitioning from future-facing buzzwords to a near term possibility for commercial and military aircraft avionics systems. In February, Intel published a jointly written white paper with Daedalean, a Switzerland-based startup and developer of artificial intelligence and machine learning software fo…

See all the highlights from NFC HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ This is a good one! We bring on Freestyle World Champion, Landon Miller, to give us all the highlights from the World Championship in Britain. Joining the discussion is previous World Champion and faather of the current World Champion, Brian Miller. This segment can’t be …

Punch your ticket to the best seat in the house for the North Fork Championship HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ Take action on the Montgomery County boating ban HERE! Are carbon kayaks the future of whitewater? We bring on composites expert Ryan Bahn to tell us. As well Ed Gertler gives us the inside details on one of the most ridicul…

Effective lubrication is essential to any mechanical system. For example, it is responsible for providing a continuous flow of oil to the engine of the aircraft. As aircrafts have evolved, so have lubrication systems. Now, a Florida-based startup Zulu Pods, has developed the ZPod, a self-contained, sealed, oil tank and pump that can be installed in…

Fabrics haven’t changed all that much. For years, a shirt has quite simply been a shirt. But a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wants to add function to the fibers. What if your shirt, for example, contained electronics that could track your heartbeat or the heartbeat of your unborn child? A team from MIT and the Rhode Island Schoo…

A lot has happened since our last show. Weld went kayaking for 90 seconds in Chile, Louis came in with a top-ten result at the Little White Race, and Grace had a midlife crisis. #86 is gonna be a hell-of-a show! We have longtime and soon-to-be retiring Executive Director of American Whitewater, Mark Singleton on the show. Green Race and Little Whit…

Pharma industries, transportation services, the energy sector, and mining companies are looking for a new place to do business, and it’s more than 200,000 miles from Earth. The private sector is heading to the Moon – a world of potential resources like metal, water, and solar power, according to our guest on this week’s Here’s an Idea: Blair DeWitt…

For some people, a critical link – the one sending signals from brain to body, the one connecting thought to action – does not work properly, or in some cases, has been severed entirely. Marcus Gerhardt, CEO and co-founder of the Salt Lake City, UT-based company Blackrock Neurotech, is creating a technology called a brain-computer interface. The ti…

Over 145 million electric vehicles are set to take the road by 2030 and a major component of the new class of electric vehicles – lithium-ion batteries – is rarely recycled. Canadian battery recycling company Li-Cycle is aiming to change that through its sustainable process to provide an end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creatin…

Luge is one of the three sliding sports on the program at the 2022 Winter Olympics being held in Beijing this month. The sport requires athletes to barrel down an ice track on small sleds accelerating to speeds of nearly 90 mph. Traditionally, lugers design and build their own sleds, often through trial and error. Now, Clarkson Mechanical and Aeron…

Dr. Frits Bliek and his team at Ocean Grazer are building an "Ocean Battery" that brings hydrodam technology to the sea. On this episode of Here's an Idea, Bliek, CEO of the Netherlands-based energy company, talks about an innovative idea for power that involves plastic bags, underground reservoirs, and a big drill.…

Who really likes needles? A brand-new episode of our Tech Briefs podcast series Here’s an Idea™ explores the emergence of a drug-delivery patch made of micro-needles. The Velcro-like option is less painful – and more effective, it turns out. And the devices are especially valuable during a pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf…

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In the episode of the whitewater podcast, Eric Giddens joins us to discuss covering paddling in the Tokyo Olympics. From there we apologize for not checking our voicemail and cover a wide range of listener mail. Enjoy and as always thank you for listening. Access to the Ottawa story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/whitewater-residents-fight-…

We speak to four researchers about their hearing innovations: a 3D-printed stent for collapsed cartilage, a one-dollar hearing aid that can be built in an hour, a "mind-reading" hearing aid that solves the cocktail party problem, and a brain monitor for cochlear-implant calibration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Lindgren and Rush Sturges who give us all the inside beta on the release of their new film, ‘The River Runner’. Alongside learning about the film’s creation we take a deep dive into the storied career of Scott Lindgren, one of the most influential paddlers of all time. From pioneering whitewater films, tackli…

Tech Briefs talks to three researchers who are finding ways to automate surgical tasks, from suturing, to spotting tumors, to operating one of the biggest machines in surgery today: The Da Vinci. Ken Goldberg of UC Berkeley discusses how his team got the Da Vinci to autonomously perform a training exercise with "superhuman" speed and accuracy. See …

Order North Fork Championship Live Here: https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live/ Purchase Hammer Factor 1 Non-Fungible Token Here: https://opensea.io/assets/0x60f80121c31a0d46b5279700f9df786054aa5ee5/1062457 This show is stacked! First, we have some big Hammer Factor Announcements with Live Coverage coming to the North Fork Championship. See some of the…

Get your Whitewater Journal HERE Eugene Buchanan has been traveling the world exploring rivers for nearly 40 years. Along with being an accomplished expeditionst he is an award winning author and publisher. Enjoy this episode and learn more about Eugene at: https://www.eugenebuchanan.com/ Hammer Factor Subscription Options Itunes: https://itunes.ap…

Medical wearables are advancing past smartwatches and Fitbits, but will they catch on? We talk to the researchers behind an assistive mouth sensor, skin-like sensor tattoos called “BodyNet,” a low-cost UV patch, and an electronic sensor that's 3D-printed directly on the skin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

Get your Whitewater Journal HERE Benny Marr has a long list of whitewater accomplishments ranging from mind-blowing first descents to freestyle innovations on some of the world’s biggest waves. This two-time Rider of the Year who has bested Dane Jackson more than once shares compelling stories about not only the river but the mindset involved with …