Material Beliefs is interested in exploring technologies that are being used to repair and extend the functions of our bodies.

The project started with four designers filming a series of interviews with engineers and scientists about their research. In addition Steve Jackman has shot and edited some short films with researchers from related fields.

Follow the links below to see clips from these interviews, along with the Steve's films:

• Ben Hanson is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London.
• Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading.
• Adrian Bowyer is a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.
• Director of Bristol Robotics Laboratory Chris Melhuish ,along with researchers and students, and Emily Dawson and Claire Rocks at UWE Science Communication Unit.
• Tony Cass Deputy Director and a Research Director in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London.
• Julian Vincent is the director of Biomimetic and Natural Technologies and professor of Biomimetics at the University of Bath.
• Aubrey de Grey is the Chairman and Chief Science Officer of the Methuselah Foundation.
• Anders Sandberg is a Swedish neuroscientist, science debater, futurist, transhumanist and author.
• Tim Constandinou describes a Bionic Sensor he helped develop with researchers at the IBE.

Let us know if you would like to be interviewed about your work, and we can arrange a visit to suit you.