After I saw an amputee drag himself up Mt.Everest with his prosthetic leg, I knew that the world of prosthesis still has a long ways to go. Although, many would argue that it has come a long ways already. The artificial hands and legs are being fitted with microprocessors and they are gifted with Artificial Intelligence. The latest high tech device called PROPRIO foot is the most happening news in the world of prosthesis.
Over the past few years, many folks throughout the U.S. have adopted the technologically advanced hand or foot! The best part about the PROPRIO foot is that it thinks for itself. It wonderfully adjusts itself to varied terrain. The most advanced censor in the foot helps the food do wonders!
Even though the foot is sophisticated and complex in it’s architecture, it is still user-friendly and very anatomically correct. The device even memorizes an individual’s habits. I think this is great! Developed by Ossur, this is a great thing to invest in for the amputee. With the amputees coming in from Iraq and Afghanistan, now is a great time for Ossur to sell it’s intelligent leg.
As of now the intelligent leg can be available in two models only. Although, a wide range of private companies have developed similar prosthetic products. This includes a myoelectric powered ankle foot with motors at each joint! Adding to your surprise, there is also an intelligent knee. Who knows, we might have a skeleton equipped with AI moving around in near future.
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