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March 10, 2025 30 mins

In this episode of Peak Human Labs, Dr. Sanjeev Goel sits down with Dr. Charles Nduka, a pioneering plastic surgeon and founder of Emteq Labs, to explore a breakthrough in wearable health tech—emotion-sensing eyewear. These cutting-edge glasses do more than just track facial expressions; they provide real-time insights into how emotions and dietary habits influence overall well-being. With potential applications for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, this technology is set to revolutionize personalized healthcare by promoting mindful eating and uncovering the hidden connections between our emotions and food choices.

 

Ready to discover how this innovation could transform the future of health and wellness? Tune in now!

 

Key Takeaways

 

  • Introduction of emotion-sensing eyewear technology
  • Monitoring of facial expressions and dietary behaviors
  • Real-time feedback on eating habits and emotional triggers
  • Importance of diet and exercise in health and wellness
  • Non-invasive technology for measuring facial muscle movements
  • Applications for mental health and cognitive disorders
  • Research collaborations for monitoring neurodegenerative conditions
  • Personalized healthcare and proactive patient care
  • Integration with existing health monitoring devices
  • Future developments and community engagement in health technology

 

In This Episode:

 

[00:00:00] Introduction to emotion-sensing eyewear

[00:01:10] Introduction of Dr. Charles Nduka

[00:03:11] Technology behind emotion-sensing eyewear

[00:04:03] Non-contact sensing technology

[00:05:03] Functionality of the eyewear

[00:05:59] Design of the glasses

[00:06:41] Dietary behavior monitoring

[00:08:58] Haptic feedback mechanism

[00:10:15] Importance of chewing and digestion

[00:11:06] Configurable feedback options

[00:11:38] Self-management of eating habits

[00:12:39] Image capturing while eating

[00:13:51] Support for binge eating disorders

[00:14:51] Gaze tracking vs. head movement tracking

[00:16:04] Posture and emotion tracking

[00:16:35] Research on depression detection

[00:17:27] Application for neurocognitive illness

[00:18:23] Measuring Parkinson's symptoms

[00:19:00] Future of wearable technology

[00:19:12] Launching developer desk

[00:19:33] Diet-specific applications

[00:20:43] Healthcare shift to home

[00:20:49] Future of glasses design

[00:21:29] Form factor necessity

[00:22:20] Predictive functionality of glasses

[00:22:44] Consumer launch timeline

[00:23:18] Diet and blood glucose insights

[00:24:07] AI food detection technology

[00:25:00] Integration with existing health apps

[00:26:00] Foundational role of diet

[00:26:37] Team and company development

[00:28:34] Community involvement call

 

Our Guest

 

Dr. Charles Nduka is the founder of Emteq Labs and a pioneering plastic surgeon specializing in facial paralysis treatments. With a deep understanding of facial expressions and their impact on well-being, Dr. Nduka has led the development of the world's first emotion-sensing eyewear—a groundbreaking innovation that captures the link between diet, emotional responses, and brain function. This cutting-edge technology is designed to provide insights into mental health conditions, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease, revolutionizing how we monitor neurological and emotional well-being in real-time. Through Emteq Labs, Dr. Nduka is r

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