Bionic knee could make walking easier for amputees

NCT ID NCT06700668

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a new powered knee prosthesis for people who have lost a leg above the knee. The goal is to see if it makes walking easier, improves control, and feels more like a natural limb. Seven adults aged 22-65 with a single leg amputation will use the device in a lab setting to measure effort and movement.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MIT Media Lab

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States

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