
Augmented (2020) is a documentary directed by Matthew Orr rated 8.0/10.
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.
Released: 2020-10-09
Duration: 1h 21m
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Director: Matthew Orr
Writer: Gideon Gil, Heather MacDonald, Matthew Orr
Cast: Hugh Herr, Jim Ewing, Jeffrey C. Batzer, Alison Osius
Production: NOVA
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