Bionic

Bionic legs directly connected to nervous system enable unprecedented level of brain control

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Helping amputees walk naturally – YouTube View on A groundbreaking surgical procedure gives amputees bionic limbs that are controlled directly by the nervous system, allowing patients to sense the position of the limb in space. Scientists have demonstrated the success of this technique in a new study of seven people who were given bionic legs, … Read more

Bionic leg restores natural walking speed and stride: ‘I didn’t feel like my leg was amputated’ | CNN

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CNN — Amy Pietrafitta learned to walk seven times. First as a child and then, after an industrial burn led to the amputation of her left leg in 2018. Since then, she has taken her “first steps” in prosthetics for running, water, high heels, rowing and everyday walking. Her last “first steps” were different. This … Read more