Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed robotic prosthetic legs which uses motors that were originally designed for use on the robotic arm of the International Space Station. The motors allow the prostheses to move more naturally, producing less stress on the hips of users, and they are also quieter and more energy efficient than pre-existing robotic legs. Conventional prosthetic legs require the wearer to move their hips abnormally to raise the foot and swing the leg forward. This…
