Hugh Herr: The New Bionics That Let Us Run, Climb, and Dance
- Published26 May 2015
- Reviewed26 May 2015
- Author Hugh Herr
- Source TED
Hugh Herr is building the next generation of bionic limbs, robotic prosthetics inspired by nature's own designs.
Herr lost both legs in a climbing accident 30 years ago; now, as the head of the MIT Media Lab’s Biomechatronics group, he shows his incredible technology in a talk that's both technical and deeply personal — with the help of ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis, who lost her left leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and performs again for the first time on the TED stage.
About the Author
Hugh Herr directs the Biomechatronics research group at the MIT Media Lab, where he is pioneering a new class of biohybrid smart prostheses and exoskeletons to improve the quality of life for thousands of people with physical challenges.
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