CNN: Marine Walks with Bluetooth Technology

CNN has a good story on its front page right now about a Marine walking with Ossur's Power Knee on both sides. The two motorized and computerized legs communicate with each other using Bluetooth technology, just like our cell phones and ear buds. There is also a great video to go with the story.

Not mentioned in the CNN story: The Power Knee is still too heavy for most individuals to walk with successfully, but as the technology shrinks, there is hope that it might enable amputees with limited energy to walk greater distances than traditional prosthetics.