Overview

• MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital developed the AMI surgery, preserving muscle signaling to the brain.
• Patients using the bionic leg showed a 41% increase in walking speed compared to traditional prosthetics.
• The technology restores proprioception, allowing users to sense their limb's position and movement.
• Participants navigated real-world obstacles and varied terrains with ease, mirroring natural limb function.
• Researchers aim to make neuro-controlled prosthetics commercially available within five years.