Man lost leg in M/C accident... now climbs stairs with bionic leg

[Mr.Azim]

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Pretty cool design..... reads the muscle movement in the thigh to move the calf/ankle on the device

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/a...ought-controlled-bionic-leg-climbs-103-floors


It's a stretch to say it's "thought controlled"....... but looks like it works.

 

[FullMotoJacket]

Just stairs?

 

[RockerGuy]

I've read somewhere where they can tap into the electricity in the nerves. I think i prefer that method, no guess work.

Jax from mortal kombat? Robocop?

Science imitating art?

Sent from my tablet using my paws

 

[Sabex]

I would be too busy stump-dragging to get fitted for a prosthetic.

 

[N3WMAN]

I see your one leg, and raise you both legs.

Adolfo Almarza, Downhill mountain bike racer

 

[Mr.Azim]

I see your one leg, and raise you both legs.

Adolfo Almarza, Downhill mountain bike racer

I'll see your two legs and raise you an arm:

[video=youtube;U59mHmmR5SM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U59mHmmR5SM[/video]

 

[N3WMAN]

I'll see your two legs and raise you an arm:

You got me there.

Alan Kempster, Double Amputee motorcycle racer

These people are proof that anything IS possible if you put your mind to it.

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