Robotic assist PK100 Powerknee lets ailing legs walk well
Bionic man may be far from real just yet, but the bionic impetus has really thrived in medicine and has evolved as a crutch for all ailing. Powerknee is another such robotic assistance from Tibion Bionic Technologies. It is a walking assist for all patients suffering with neuromuscular dystrophy, arthritis and other such muscle weaknesses, which restrict a person’s ability to walk.
Also known as the Tibion PK100, the Powerknee is robotic boot, with embedded microprocessors and sensors which read the users movement. The device from the shoe extends up to the mid thigh, drawing power from built-in battery and controlled by a special algorithm meting out transparent activation for the good of the user. The device can store profiles and is easily adjustable for multiple users, assisting each to walk, sit and climb just well.
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