45min. talk with 15min Q&A followed by a public reception. Hugh Herr is the T. MacVicar-Whelan Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a globally recognized pioneer in the field of bionics. As the co-director of the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics at MIT, his research focuses on developing advanced prosthetic limbs and wearable robotic technologies that integrate seamlessly with the human body. A double amputee following a mountaineering accident at age 17, Herr has dedicated his career to advancing technologies that restore mobility and improve quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. His groundbreaking work has transformed the fields of biomechanics, neuroengineering, and rehabilitation medicine, earning international recognition for both scientific innovation and humanitarian impact. Free and Open to the public