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Below, is an incredibly interesting and provocative presentation by the inspiring MIT professor, double amputee, and, yes, famed rock climber, Dr. Hugh Herr, delivered at the 2017 VMware conference.
Dr. Herr is the leader of MIT Media Lab’s Biomechatronics Group, and in this presentation, Professor Herr reveals the next generation of robotic prosthetics, sophisticated devices that aid human movement by mimicking nature. Herr isn’t just developing smarter, more capable bionic limbs. He’s redefining human potential and designing a world in which technology erases disability.
This field of work has already had an impact on the world of competitive running and undoubtedly will continue to do so, making for great debate...