New Mind-Controlled Bionic Legs Offer Enhanced Mobility for Amputees

MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital develop prosthetics that integrate directly with the nervous system, providing natural movement and reduced pain.

• The agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI) surgery connects prosthetics to muscles, allowing brain control and feedback.
• Patients with AMI prosthetics walk faster and more naturally compared to traditional prosthetic users.
• The new prosthetics significantly reduce pain and muscle atrophy in amputees.
• AMI patients can adapt to different terrains and perform complex movements like climbing stairs.
• Approximately 60 people worldwide have undergone the AMI surgery to date.

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