The breakthrough technology has been developed byOssur, a company that develops and sells orthopedic equipment.
Dr. Ingvarsson, explained how this new technology would differ from other mind controlled prosthetic limbs.
Earlier mind controlled prosthetic technology involved transplanting muscle tissue from another part of the body into the affected area.
He had lost his right lower leg and foot during his childhood days as a result of some accident.
You are moving the ankle, and I basically havent had one in 11 years.
He further feels that this mind controlled Bionic prosthetic limb is really surreal.
Further, Olafsson said he does not limp as much and feels that he has more stamina now.
I could stand up and just walk away.
It was like you couldnt believe the feeling when you were moving your ankle.
It was really strange.
I couldnt explain it.
Olafsson says that for better manipulation of the bionic legs one needs to practice thoroughly.
Then, the bionic leg was used by Zac Vawter, from Seattle.
However, that bionic leg was controlled by muscle unlike Ossurs mind controlled bionic leg.
The technique helped Vawter to climb the stairs and perform some other activities.
source: www.techworm.net
