Movie Description
Augmented
(2020)Overview
The personal journey of Hugh Herr, a double amputee and MIT scientist who creates brain-controlled robotic limbs. At 17, Hugh survived a near-death experience while climbing Mount Washington. Stunned by the prosthetic he was given, and realizing there was untapped potential for such devices, Hugh set out to improve the field of prosthetics. His innovative success leads to a major scientific breakthrough, a radical new way of performing amputations, and more.
Featured Crew
- Director : Matthew Orr
- Producer : Matthew Orr,Heather MacDonald,Gideon Gil
- Writer : Heather MacDonald,Matthew Orr,Gideon Gil
- Cast : Hugh Herr,Jim Ewing,Jeffrey C. Batzer,Alison Osius,Tyler Clites
Cast
Self
Self - Hugh's Friend and Climbing Partner
Self - Hugh's Former Climbing Partner
Self - Author "Second Ascent: The Story of Hugh Herr"
Self - Ph.D. Candidate, MIT Media labs
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Facts
Original TitleAugmented
Status Released
Release Information
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2020-10-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 21m
Production CompaniesNOVA
Genres
- Documentary
