Michael Lord

Rick Chin introduces Hugh Herr – MIT Media Lab – Biomechatronics DirectorHugh Herr creating bionic limbs that emulate the function of natural limbsMechanical driven, microprocessor controlledHugh and Rick discussing how the prostheses mimics the action of a biological ankleRobotic ankle-foot prosthesis with gait-adaptive knee prosthesesSolidWorks Stress Analysis Hugh details the movement of the prosthesesBut not only does Hugh develop the product he also tests them, as he is a double transfemoral amputeeHugh show his prosthesesand demonstrates the movement both walking and runningHugh tells his story of how his love of climbing leads to frost bite and the amputation of both his legs.  Early development leads not only to specialised feet for climbing but to the ability for him to change his height.  “It worked with the ladies I could adapt my height to suit”Hugh talks about the socket connection and the development for fitment to the limbA wonderful image with Aimee Mullins Additional images from the Press Conference Hugh Herr – showing some leg!Bertrand Sicot returns to the stage to close the Day 1 – General Session