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One of the lines of defense against the coronavirus is rapid testing. We introduce you to Vivalytic, a universal platform for molecular laboratory diagnostics that can test for COVID-19 infections in less than 40 minutes. Learn from Bosch expert Martin Schulz how Vivalytic works – and what “Vegas rule” is embedded here (spoiler alert: What happens on the cartridge…”). Also joining us, Dr. Karolin Graf, a German hospital hygienist, talking about her experiences with Vivalytic in her daily work in the “Paracelsus Kliniken” Germany.

SHOWNOTES:

https://www.bosch-vivalytic.com/en/

https://www.bosch.com/stories/vivalytic-rapid-test-for-covid-19/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e86DTnjyKVA

https://www.paracelsus-kliniken.de/kompetenzen/hygiene/

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What is smaller than your pinky nail, has AI in it and can analyze the air in a room and tell you to open the window when there are too many aerosols floating around? The answer: Microelectromechanical systems or MEMS sensors. In this episode, Melena and Geoff will focus on one of the most interesting MEMS: the rotation sensor or gyroscope. You’ll hear from Benedikt Funke, a seaman from the Deutsches Museum München. Benedikt shares how gyroscopes are used by navigators at sea as they are more reliable than a magnetic compass. Then, we dive into how engineering can be...

Safe eyes, save lives. Bosch expert Jason Zink sheds light on how Bosch is innovating the 95-year-old sun visor. Melena and Geoff also learn more about our sense of sight as they talk to the stage lighting artist, Marc Brickman about the use of lighting in the theater. Additionally, you’ll hear from Ivan Schwab, author of “How Eyes Evolved,” as he shares all about exactly that - the evolution of eyes.

SHOWNOTES:
More about the sun visor:
https://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/safe-eyes-save-lives-how-bosch-engineers-are-innovating-the-95-year-old-sun-visor-204928.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJgwEt12mEU

More about Marc Brickman:

https://www.tactman.com/

More from Ivan Schwab:

https://www.amazon.de/Evolutions-Witness-How-Eyes-Evolved/dp/0195369742?language=en_GB

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The slightest of sounds can unlock mysteries on Earth, in Space and can even help us fly! In our first “From know-how to wow” episode, Melena and Geoff talk to a variety of guests on the topic of sound - forensic scientist Rob Maher, who uses sound files to support solving murders; Jim Platzer who flies planes despite his retinal disease, using sound to navigate; and Bosch AI researcher, Dr. Samarjit Das, who shares how sound can be used for predictive maintenance and to check if your body is running well. Sam explains how Bosch Research’s SoundSee technology uses Audio...

From KNOW-HOW to WOW – Welcome to the Bosch Global podcast! Want to know how Bosch turns research into those real life “WOW” moments? Our resident tech enthusiasts Melena and Geoff will meet first-class experts taking you on a deep-dive into their smart world. Made for people who love tech, and a good story – from astronauts to AI, from crime forensics to coders, from hoverboarders to flying trays. Just “From know-how to wow”. Listen to this trailer for a first impression. Be curious. Be wowed!