New Bionics Let Us Run, Climb and Dance | Hugh Herr | TED Talks

 What are scientists looking at for new bioengineering design ideas?

  What do bionics do?

 What does the speaker think about the role of technology?

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  Why would Herr adjust his height?

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What is the speaker going to use as an example of how bionic devices work?

What are the functions of three types of bionic interfaces?

• Dynamic:  How they are attached to the body.

  Mechanical: How they move like flesh and bone. 

  Electrical:  How they communicate with the nervous system.

• Dynamic:  How they are attached to the body.

  Mechanical: How they communicate with the nervous system.

  Electrical:  How they move like flesh and bone.

• Dynamic:  How they move like flesh and bone. 

  Mechanical:  How they are attached to the body.

  Electrical:  How they communicate with the nervous system.

• Dynamic:  How they communicate with the nervous system.

  Mechanical: How they are attached to the body.

  Electrical:  How they move like flesh and bone.

What claim did the speaker just make? Listen carefully for the evidence (support) next...

What was his evidence to support his claim?

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  What is the best way to make synthetic skin?

  What do you think about Herr's prediction that eventually we ALL will be wearing exoskeletons for activities like running?