A newly developed bionic knee could help people with above-the-knee amputations walk and climb with greater ease than they could with a traditional prosthesis.
The new prosthesis, described July 10 in the journal Science, connects to a user's leg via a titanium rod attached to their femur and permanently implanted electrodes in their leg muscles. In addition to improving movement capabilities, the prosthesis helped users feel a greater sense of ownership and agency over the prosthetic limb, the researchers said.
