Ep 5 - Super Bodies

Bright Sparks

How do we make our bodies stronger or rebuild the parts that don’t work? Prof. Shane Bergin meets the researchers around the country who are trying to enhance and augment our bodies, to cure ailments and fight disease. Shane learns about potential of stem cells in medicine, but when rejuvenation within our own bodies is no longer an option, it’s robots that can help us survive. From ekso bionic suits to help a paralysed man walk to a robot assistant, Shane also uncovers the world of robotics and what Irish scientists are doing to help us repair, rebuild and create our ultimate super body.