Making robotic prosthetic ankles more natural: NC State, UNC researchers stress 'postural control'

Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more “naturally,” improving their stability, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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