Can Prosthetics Outperform Real Limbs? | Cyborg Nation

MIT Media Lab’s Hugh Herr explains how he looks to nature when developing new bionic appendages. The amputee and avid rock climber discusses how his biomechatronics division is pioneering the technologies that aim to augment human physical capabilities. SUBSCRIBE for more videos: Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Here you can find your favorite WIRED shows and new episodes of our latest hit series Masterminds. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Can Prosthetics Outperform Real Limbs? | Cyborg Nation An Acres Production in Association with reddit Executive Producers Matt McLaughlin & Andrew Simkiss Executive Producers Alexis Ohanian & Michael Pope Hosted by Derek Muller Special Thanks to r/futurology Directed by Elizabeth Orne & Cidney Hue Senior Producer Christian Silberbauer Produced by Jonathan Yaniv & Jacob Sillman Cinematographer Sharif El Neklawy Edited by Cidney Hue Animations by Ben Mayer Written & Researched by Jonathan Yaniv & Jacob Sillman Color by Irving Harvey | Josh Brede Mixed by Analogue Muse | Alan Zahn & Pierre-Andre Rigoll Science Advisor Pascal Wallisch Additional Footage Courtesy of MIT Media Lab