Hyper­netec interviews Dr. Rafael Grossman, a trauma surgeon, medical futurist, and Google Glass explorer, working our of Eastern Maine Medical Center in the state of Maine.

Dr. Grossman talks about his experiences using Glass in clinical trials and his thoughts about using it as an aid for medical practioners and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Grossman was the first surgeon to use Google Glass in an operating theatre, in June 2013. He is a passionate advocate for the potential of wearable technology in medical environments.

He talks about his early experiences with Glass, the current restrictions of the device and why he believes wearables have explosive potential as future medical tools.

He outlines some clinical scenarios for the use of glass and explains why he believes the technology has a powerful role to play in the future of both medical practice and education.

Music: 'Hyperbola' - Artist - Tejaswi

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