Robotic/Bionic Prosthetic
October 9, 2012 | Terry Sharrer
According to this piece, “iWalk (Bedford, MA) has created a system that is the world’s first proven bionic intervention that utilizes robotics to replicate the function of the missing calf muscle and Achilles tendon.” The appliance relies on sensors and computation to produce a normal human gait. This not only helps with walking, it takes stress off the lower back. MORE
Image Credit: iWalk.com and QMed.com