Science Friday: Technology Could Give Athletes an Edge at Olympic Park

Sports technology has been making huge advances in recent years. When Oscar Pistorius ran in the 2012 London Olympics, he ran on prosthetic legs. In this interview, Philippa Oldham from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers recommends that engineers be in close communication with game regulators, and work together to set standards for technology use so that there continues to be an even playing field. Aired July 12, 2012 [9:39 min]