Hugh Herr
MIT Professor | Pioneering Bionic Limbs and Enhancing Human Mobility
About
Hugh Herr is a Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As the founder of MIT's Biomechatronics research group, Herr develops advanced robotic prostheses that restore mobility to those with physical disabilities.
His cutting-edge work integrates microprocessors, sensors, and biomechanics to create bionic limbs that can mimic and even enhance natural human gait and balance. Herr's groundbreaking research has revolutionized the field of assistive technology, offering new hope to amputees and the physically impaired.
Featured2 with video
How we'll become cyborgs and extend human potential
Humans will soon have new bodies that forever blur the line between the natural and synthetic worlds, says bionics designer Hugh Herr. In an unforgettable talk, he details "NeuroEmbodied Design," a methodology for creating cyborg function that he's developing at the MIT Media Lab, and shows us a future where we've augmented our bodies in a way that will redefine human potential -- and, maybe, turn us into superheroes. "During the twilight years of this century, I believe humans will be unrecognizable in morphology and dynamics from what we are today," Herr says. "Humanity will take flight and soar."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED×2 | 2018, 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
At a Glance
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Similar Speakers
Related by topic and shared stages
Explore related directories
Conferences, directories, and industries connected to Hugh Herr