Resources
This is a mishmash of resources that I’ve found helpful and interesting over the last several years. The technical topics are typically spanning my own research/interests – centered around wearable robotics, spanning fields such as human physiology, biomechanics, robotics, and artificial intelligence. I’ve also thrown in some resources that I’ve found helpful in academia, communication, mentoring, and searching for jobs/opportunities in related fields.
I’m planning to update these lists occasionally, this was last updated on October 15, 2023
High-Level & Introductory
VIDEO CHANNELS & PLAYLISTS
Our Bionic Future – a series of short episodes from Freethink highlighting prostheses, brain-computer interfaces, and other bionic technologies
Cyborg Nation – a series of short episodes from WIRED on technologies that are enabling humans to become cyborgs
The Age of A.I. – a YouTube original series narrated by Robert Downey Jr. featuring groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence
Mark Rober – engaging applications of engineering and science (if you’ve seen the glitter bomb package or squirrel obstacle course, that’s this guy)
INDIVIDUAL VIDEOS
This MIT Engineer Built His Own Bionic Leg – highlighting work from the Biomechatronics Lab at MIT
Beyond Bionics: How the Future of Prosthetics is Redefining Humanity – The Guardian highlights cutting edge bionic technologies
Bionic Leg on Crash Test World – Kari Byron visits Michigan’s Neurobionics Lab
Osseointegration on CBS Sunday Morning – CBS covers the groundbreaking surgical procedure changing prosthetic interfaces for individuals with amputation
Augmented – PBS covers the story of Hugh Herr and his lab’s development of advanced prosthetic devices
These Gloves Hack Your Brain – Freethink highlights work from Thad Starner’s lab at Georgia Tech that allows you to learn piano, read braille, and more
PODCASTS
Biomechanics On Our Minds (BOOM) – conversations with biomechanics researchers as well as general episodes about graduate school, professional development, and other topics
Sleepwalkers – podcast discussing major breakthroughs in the AI revolution
Robohub – news articles, blogs, and a fantastic podcast covering exciting research in robotics (Specifically interested in wearable robotics? Check out these interviews with Drs. Helen Huang, Peter Adamczyk, Domenico Prattichizzo, and Elliott Rouse)
Lex Fridman Podcast – podcast centered on artificial intelligence that often dives deeper into the philosophical side of intelligence and consciousness
CSB-SCB Podcast – podcast from the Canadian Society of Biomechanics highlighting the work on various biomechanists
The Pure Joy of Bionic Skiing – single episode on Outside Podcast
The Robot Brains Podcast – hosted by Dr. Pieter Abbeel featuring conversations with leaders in robotics and AI
Huberman Lab Podcast – hosted by Dr. Andrew Huberman on neuroscience, health, and human performance
BOOKS
HomoDeus: A Brief History of Tomorrow – an interesting perspective on the future of humans and technology (sequel to Sapiens)
What Can A Body Do? – this book examines our surrounding world and how design can make the environment and technology we use more accessible
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS
Body Worlds – an exhibition featuring anatomical systems of the human body
The Machine Inside: Biomechanics – linked to the Field Museum but available at other museums as well
ARTICLES
I Tried Running in a Robotic Exoskeleton So You Don’t Have To – article from WIRED