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Hugh Herr is an American who lost both legs in a blizzard and became a world-class climber with prostheses he designed. He is also a professor at MIT Media Lab, where he develops wearable robotic systems to augment human physical capability.
Hugh Herr is a professor and researcher at MIT who creates bionic limbs that emulate natural limbs. He is a double amputee himself and has developed innovations such as EmPower, a powered ankle-foot prosthesis, and neural interfacing technologies.
Hugh Herr is a leader in biomechatronics, creating bionic limbs that emulate natural biomechanics. He is also a co-director of the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics and a professor at the MIT Media Lab.
Hugh Herr, a biomechatronics expert and a double amputee, shows how he is developing robotic prosthetics inspired by nature. He also performs with ballerina Adrianne Haslet-Davis,...
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Watch Hugh Herr, a prosthetics expert and a double amputee, showcase his innovative bionic limbs that mimic nature's designs. He also shares his vision for a world where there's no such thing as "disabled" and his personal story of overcoming challenges.
Hugh Herr is an associate professor of media arts and sciences and the leader of the Biomechatronics Group at MIT. He is a double amputee who designs and uses bionic legs that mimic natural human movement and enhance function and performance.
Hugh Herr is a professor and researcher at MIT Media Lab who develops and integrates new powered prosthetic limbs, sensor systems, and surgical technologies. He aims to restore natural neural sensation and mobility for people with limb loss, and to create biomimetic and wearable robotic devices.
