"Leg Up" -- The Discovery Files

A new prosthetic ankle, developed by Vanderbilt University scientists, aids its users by adjusting to terrain that would typically present a challenge. It works by using a tiny motor, actuator, chip and sensors that work together to either conform to the surface the foot is contacting or remain stationary, depending on what the user needs.

Source: The Discovery Files - July 23, 2018 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts