Expert Interview

CES Expert Interview | Harumi Rodriguez 

CES Expert Interview

Lawrence Ford + HARUMI RODRIGUEZ

Harumi Rodriguez shares her work showcasing Japan’s hidden tech gems at CES, focusing on small and medium enterprises often overlooked on the global stage. She highlights a groundbreaking prosthetic leg that mimics natural movement without any power or charging—restoring the feeling of walking to users. Harumi emphasizes the power of simple yet precise technology to create meaningful impact and Japan’s quiet strength in human-centered innovation.

"They completely copy the function of the knee and ankle... you feel like you're walking on your own leg."

Japan Tech's CES presence highlights smaller companies often overshadowed by major tech brands.

Human-Centered design helped to create a power-free, ergonomic prosthetic leg to restore mobility.

Full: (8:54)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Harumi and Japan’s CES Presence
04:09 Japan’s Recovery and Innovation Post-Fukushima
04:47 Highlighting a Standout Innovation: Power-Free Prosthetic Leg
06:09 Live Demonstration & Emotional Impact
06:24 Importance of Ergonomic Innovation

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