SPARKy devices helps amputees return to normal lives
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 12:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed a prosthetic device that literally puts the spring back into an amputee's step. The scientists have developed and refined SPARKy (for spring ankle with regenerative kinetics) into a smart, active and energy storing below-the-knee (transbitial) prosthesis.