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

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

The world’s most patient Dark Souls 2 player managed to complete the entire action RPG without walking anywhere, and it’s just as annoying as you’d think

A screenshot from Dark Souls 2 of a player fighting a knight enemy.

While most Soulslike players have been busy with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, one dedicated player has somehow managed to complete Dark Souls 2 without using the left stick. As a result, he can no longer walk at all, climb ladders or move around freely. If you don’t believe it, YouTuber Ymfah has shown … Read more

A new method to achieve smooth walking transitions in hexapod robots

The real Hexapod robot used to validate the team’s control method. Credit: Heliyon (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31847 Robots that can navigate different terrains both quickly and efficiently can be highly beneficial, allowing them to successfully complete complex missions in challenging environments. For example, these robots can help monitor complex natural environments, such as forests, or search … Read more

Woman died after walking away from Tesco on ‘supervised’ leave

A vulnerable woman with mental health problems died after ‘absconding’ from a supermarket while on ‘supervised leave’ with a care worker. Hayley Cowan, 29, who was being held under the Mental Health Act, fled as both she and her care worker went to the toilet in a nearby Tesco store in Prestwich, Bury in Greate … Read more