A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers ...

A newly designed bionic leg can be connected directly to the patient's nervous system, allowing more natural control.

People can move this bionic leg just by thinking about it A mind-controlled prosthetic feels more like a part of the wearer’s body and promises to make walking easier.

Promising results The results of this study are impressive. Compared to other traditional prosthetics, this bionic leg not only allows people to walk again, but also to reach speeds close to those ...

Thomas Gee, a former gymnast, used to do handstands, perform wheelies on his skateboard, and run around with his three young ...

A study found that people with a specialized amputation and neuroprosthesis increased their walking speed to match the ranges and abilities of people without amputations.

Several labs have developed neurally controlled arm prostheses, and the Utah Bionic Leg, created by a University of Utah team led by Tommaso Lenzi, continually adjusts to a person’s gait.

Bionic leg tests show promise for stroke recovery After a stroke, many people have problems getting around. Scientists in England are working to get stroke patients back on their feet with the ...

Bionic leg helps people with amputation walk naturally – study The research shows that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system.

A first-of-its-kind study demonstrated that a new nervous system-controlled bionic leg helps leg amputees walk more naturally than traditional prosthesis.

New Bionic Leg and Surgical Procedure Allow People to Walk With More Control After Amputations The experimental surgery connects two muscles in the legs of people with below-the-knee amputations ...