EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 21 MIN
Could This Affordable Bionic Arm Change Healthcare Forever? AI & Autism, & Green Fuel Innovation
from Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast
🦾 Affordable Bionic ProstheticsA Brazilian start-up is using 3D printing and muscle-controlled technology to develop affordable bionic arms, giving amputees greater independence at a fraction of the cost of traditional prosthetics.🧠 Can AI Diagnose Autism Earlier?Researchers have created an AI-powered screening platform that analyses home videos and eye movements to help identify children at risk of autism from as young as 16 months, potentially reducing years of waiting for specialist support.✈️ Turning Waste Oil into Green Aviation FuelCould used cooking oil and the native macaúba palm help decarbonise aviation? We explore a breakthrough Brazilian technology converting low-quality oils into sustainable aviation fuel and green diesel.🎙️ PodExtra: Fighting Food Inflation with TechnologyIn this week's subscriber-only PodExtra, we travel to Nigeria to discover how a digital food marketplace is helping families cope with soaring grocery prices through affordable food, flexible payments and nutritional advice.The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz.Production Manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz Somewhere on Earth Productions UK Ltd. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing.🎥 Learn more about what we do: ➡️ Official Website: https://somewhereonearth.co/ 📩 Contact us or book a project: [email protected] ➡️ Email: [email protected] 📱 Follow us on socials:➡️ Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/soeptech/?hl=en) ➡️ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpssomewhereonearth.co)➡️ LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast) If you like our show please rate and review us.
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