A bionic knee restores natural movement
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MIT researchers developed a bionic knee that integrates directly with muscle and bone tissue through a titanium rod implanted in the residual femur bone. The device uses 16 wires to collect neural information from muscles, allowing better control than traditional socket-attached prostheses. In a small clinical study, two participants with above-the-knee amputations walked faster, climbed stairs more easily, and reported the limb felt more natural. Commercial approval may take five years.
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