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Hugh Herr
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Hugh Herr (born October 25, 1964) is an American rock climber, engineer, and biophysicist. When he was young, both of his legs were amputated below the knee due to an accident dur…
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Hugh Herr (born October 25, 1964) is an American rock climber, engineer, and biophysicist. When he was young, both of his legs were amputated below the knee due to an accident during an unexpected blizzard that occurred on a rock climbing trip. After months of surgeries and rehabilitation, Herr began climbing again, using specialized prostheses he designed for himself. He holds the patents to the Rheo Knee, an active ankle-foot orthosis, which is the world's first powered ankle-foot prosthesis.
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2025
Chris McCausland: Seeing Into The Future
TV show Himself
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2020
Augmented
Movie Self
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2019
Adaptive
Movie Self
- 2013
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2006
Mountains Without Barriers
Movie Self
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2000
Masters of Stone V
Movie Self
