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Bionic Knees: Bridging the Gap Between Prosthetics and Natural Movement

India, March 18 -- A new study published in Science describes a tissue-integrated bionic knee that directly connects ...

Lindsey Vonn hits major recovery milestone as she stuns fans with workout just over a month on from nearly having her leg amputated

The USA icon, 41, made a miraculous comeback at the Milan-Cortina Games last month, only to suffer a horrific broken leg 13 seconds into her run in the women's downhill final on February 8.
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New robot horse capable of carrying 110-pound payload

Built on the same architecture as used for industrial inspections, emergency rescues and logistics, the so-called “robo-pony” ...
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China’s DEEP Robotics unveils robot horse with 110-lb payload carrying capacity

In a striking fusion of high-tech engineering and cultural celebration, DEEP Robotics has officially unveiled a limited-edition ...

New implant can read leg movement signals from amputated nerves

When a person loses a leg above the knee, the nerves that once moved that leg don’t simply go quiet. They keep firing.

A deceptively simple way of bringing prosthetics to people in need

Almost 40 million people in the world require prosthetics or orthotics, but only 10 to 15 per cent can access them. The Victoria Hand Project has developed a sustainable way ...