Hugh Herr

Hugh Herr is an engineer and researcher who specializes in developing advanced prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons. He lost both legs below the knees due to a climbing accident but dedicated his career to improving mobility for others. His work combines biomechanics, robotics, and materials science to create prosthetics that mimic natural movement and enhance physical capabilities. He is also a professor at MIT and leads efforts to design assistive devices that can help people with disabilities or improve human performance, aiming to make mobility more seamless and integrated with the human body.