BionicM, a Japanese medical device startup, has introduced its US Food & Drug Administration 510(k)–registered Bio Leg™. This robotic prosthetic knee joint assists a wide range of movements with power, such as ascending and descending stairs. The knee bends with power and actualizes graceful walking without stumbling, even when walking slowly or in small steps, by using power to bend the knee and lift the toes from the ground during swing phase. Bio Leg prevents knee buckling by assisting knee extension during stance phase. Users can safely bear weight on the prosthetic leg. The easier sit-to-stand feature gives the user a quicker and smoother transition when standing up from a chair; this feature will also assist those who have had a stroke, weakness, or arthritis in the hip or knee joint on the contralateral side. Bio Leg will be available in the US market in 2024.
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