Innovation is at the foundation of the AO. In this interview Hannah Shellswell talks to the program leaders in biomedical development at the AO Research Institute in Davos. Principal Scientist Martin Stoddart and Vice Director of the ARI Boyko Gueorguiev tell us about the innovations that are being released, why there have been so many innovations recently, the vital role AO Surgeons play in the development of new ideas and how you can get involved.