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?

  Why would Herr adjust his height?

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?

  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?