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How Deep Tech Is Reinventing Human-Computer Interaction | Jacques Blagburn

20 August 2026 1:00:09 Aarish Shah - EmergeONE

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What will replace the touchscreen as the next generation of human-computer interaction?

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, Aarish Shah sits down with Jacques Blagburn from Fether Labs to explore the future of gesture control, wearable technology and human-machine interfaces.

Jacques explains how Fether Labs is developing tendon sensing technology that can capture high-fidelity hand movements, offering an alternative to traditional camera-based tracking and EMG sensors. The conversation explores how this technology could unlock new applications across consumer electronics, robotics, gaming, AR/VR, smart devices and next-generation interfaces.

Topics covered:

• Gesture control and human-computer interaction • Tendon sensing vs EMG and camera tracking • Wearable technology and smart devices • Robotics, gaming and AR/VR • Deep tech and hardware startups • Commercialising academic research • Startup funding and grants • OEM partnerships and technology licensing • Product-market fit and customer feedback • Building the next generation of interfaces • Entrepreneurship, leadership and embracing discomfort

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Find Jacques Blagburn online at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquesblagburn/ Fether Labs: https://fetherlabs.com

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