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Boston IDEAS 2005: Hugh Herr

October 6, 2005

Hugh Herr medical engineer, rock climber

An accomplished rock climber, despite amputations below both knees, Hugh Herr discusses how he uses his experience to develop advanced rehabilitation technologies and robotic mechanisms to address a wide range of needs.

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Topics: Culture & Identity | Health & Happiness | Media & Technology | Science & Nature

Tags: Medical Treatment | MIT Media Lab | Prosthetics | Robotic limb | Robotics | Biology | Medical Technology

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