Microprocessor fine-tunes movement of prosthetic leg

Microprocessor fine-tunes movement of prosthetic leg
Web Posted: 10/24/2006 05:44 PM CDT
Wendy RigbyKENS 5 Eyewitness News
Computer microprocessors are revolutionizing everything from cameras to music players to cell phones. Now, this amazing technology is even helping amputees walk more normally.

The latest technology for amputees is a prosthetic leg that mimics natural movement called the C-Leg. The microprocessor inside it controls the hydraulic function, automatically fine-tuning itself 50 times a second to anticipate the next move.