Everyone Is Trying to Copy the Human Hand. That Is the Mistake | Ryan Saavedra, Alt-Bionics

Technology is nowhere near the power density required. Ryan Saavedra on why replication is the wrong goal. Book Ian for your event → iankhan.com | booking@iankhan.com SUMMARY Ryan Saavedra founded Alt-Bionics after losing his own hand. He argues hands are considered the hardest problem because everyone attempts to replicate human anatomy, explains how relearning control works like any other skill, and describes military applications where sealing off a humanoid beats sealing off a person. KEY FINDINGS • Hands treated as the hardest problem in robotics • Everyone attempting to replicate human anatomy directly • Technology nowhere near the required power density • Relearning control as practice, like any other skill • Muscles remaining after limb loss and how they are used • Military applications removing people from dangerous areas • Sealing off a humanoid rather than an actual human NOTABLE QUOTES "Everyone's trying to replicate the human anatomy, which I don't think is a very good idea." — Ryan Saavedra FEATURING Ryan Saavedra, Co-Founder & CEO, Alt-Bionics FULL TRANSCRIPT iankhan.com/futurist/ryan-saavedra-alt-bionics-robotic-hands Recorded at the Humanoids Summit for The Futurist. ──────────────────── ABOUT IAN KHAN — ROBOTICS & AI KEYNOTE SPEAKER Most AI keynotes end with a better understanding. Mine end with a measured readiness score and a ninety-day plan. Your leadership team is assessed before the event, the room sees its own collective result live, and every attendee