Össur launches new Power Knee, which it calls the world's first actively powered microprocessor knee

Össur (Embla Medical)/Power Knee

Össur released a new generation of its Power Knee for people with above-knee amputation. A motor gives active assistance, learns the wearer's speed and cadence, and allows a natural step-over-step pattern on stairs, with controlled resistance going down stairs and ramps.

• Recognises walking on different surfaces, inclines, declines, sitting and standing
• Össur says powered assistance encourages more symmetrical motion and saves the wearer energy
• CEO Jon Sigurdsson: "The era of powered prosthetics is here"