Today on the 2nd Renaissance, I have a triangulating conversation with two experts and beloved clients from ResMed on the sustainable future of medical devices. We discuss the circular economy, green tech, sustainable product design, digital ecosystems of health, human-centric design, and why sleep is a critical health driver.

I am joined in the Thinque studio by Jamie Wehbeh Director for Research and Technology and Charles Hartson, Senior Director of Patient Interface Product Development at ResMed. Jamie describes himself as having a love affair with the intersection of technology and innovation and the ‘a-ha moment’ when things come together in new ways, and Charles thrives in an intersecting intersection of people, strategy and product. Like their peers at ResMed, every day they come to work with a focus on building and supporting technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives. 

It began over 30 years ago with the invention of a machine that helped people breathe easier and sleep better. And it continues today with digital health solutions that help keep people out of the hospital.  

As a father of a 1 and a 5 year old, the topic of good sleep is close to my heart, but of course, as you hear in this conversation, ResMed’s smart and sustainable medical devices literally help humans “keep the lights on” through smart technology. Whether you aware of the debilitating impacts of sleep apnoea, or just have an interest in sustainable medical technologies, this conversation is bound not to put you to sleep.