07/24/2025
A groundbreaking bionic knee, detailed in a July 10, 2025, Science study by MIT and partners, is transforming life with prosthetic limbs.
Anchored with a titanium rod in the femur and connected to muscles via electrodes, this system restores natural control and movement, bypassing traditional socket-based designs.
Two participants with bone-anchored implants and a new muscle-connection surgery reported enhanced mobility and a stronger sense of ownership over their prosthetics, thanks to restored push-pull muscle function. As of 12:57 AM EDT, July 21, 2025, this innovation, still in trials, marks a significant step toward prosthetics that feel like natural limbs.