Meet the Bionic Woman
- By Rima Chaddha
- Posted 07.01.08
- NOVA scienceNOW
In this interactive, hear from roboticist Yoky Matsuoka about what makes her lab's bionic hand stand out, why science fiction helps her explain what she does for a living, what her MacArthur "genius" grant means to her, and more.
Hear from roboticist Yoky Matsuoka about her lab's bionic hand, why John McEnroe was her childhood idol, and more.
Credits
- Original interview produced by
- Josh Seftel
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- Courtesy Yoky Matsuoka
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