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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
30 Second Science: Hugh Herr
Season 2013
Episode 30
Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life.
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