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A complete guide to bionic legs and feet
Disability Horizons
01/02/2021
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Bionics For Everyone raises awareness of the latest bionic technologies available to people who have become amputees or have lost neurological capabilities. In the second complete guide it is sharing with our readers, it tells you everything you need to know about bionic legs, knees, ankles, and feet.
Visit our other article from Bionics for Everyone on bionic arms and hands.
What is a bionic leg?
A bionic leg is an electromechanical device that attaches to the human body and replicates the functionality of a natural leg.
It always consists of sensors, a microprocessor ankle, a foot component, and at least one battery. Depending on the level of amputation, it may also include a microprocessor knee.
For example, here are a pair of diagrams for Blatchford’s Linx bionic leg, which has all of these components.
Understanding the technical challenges for bionic legs
The basic mechanics of walking
When humans [...]