How Different Open Hardware is to Open Software

Explore the differences between open hardware and open software in this conference talk from WeAreDevelopers Conference 2017. Delve into the challenges of hardware development, focusing on the HACKberry open-source 3D-printable bionic arm project. Learn about the balance between digital and manual processes in hardware creation, the importance of customization for individual users, and the impact of open-source principles in the hardware domain. Gain insights into brain-machine interfaces, manufacturing techniques, crowdfunding strategies, and the benefits of open-source development. Discover how to get involved in open-source projects and understand the role of community in knowledge sharing. The talk also covers topics such as phantom pain in amputees and concludes with a Q&A session.

Intro
Gentas background
How the technology works
What Genta did in college
Brain Machine Interface
Amputees
Manufacturing
Crowdfunding
Open Source
Why Open Source
How to get into Open Source
Other Open Source Organizations
Summary
Hand Project
Sharing knowledge
Community
Phantom Pain
Questions