Microprocessor-based knee joints, such as Ottobock's Genium X4, analyze users' movements, providing a more balanced and natural gait. These prosthetics are particularly ideal for individuals with active lifestyles.

 

By 2025, microprocessor-based prosthetic technologies have made significant advances. These advancements aim to improve the quality of life of amputees and provide more natural mobility.

 

Brain-Controlled Prosthetics and Nervous System Integration

 

Developed at MIT and led by Hugh Herr, bionic legs integrated with the nervous system have been developed. These prosthetics provide a natural walking experience by detecting the user's muscle signals. In clinical trials, these bionic legs have been observed to increase users' walking speed by 41%.

 

Next-Generation Microprocessor-Based Prosthetics

 

Microprocessor-based knee joints, such as Ottobock's Genium X4, analyze users' movements, providing a more balanced and natural gait. These types of prosthetics are especially ideal for individuals with active lifestyles.

 

Össur's Rheo Knee 4 is a microprocessor-driven knee prosthesis that automatically adapts to the user's walking style. This prosthesis makes daily activities, such as climbing stairs and adjusting to inclined surfaces, easier.

 

Artificial Intelligence and Real-Time Adaptation

 

New-generation microprocessor-driven prosthetics analyze the user's movements in real time using artificial intelligence and sensor technologies and adjust the prosthesis's movements accordingly. This allows users to experience a more natural and fluid walking experience.

 

Pricing and Social Security Institution (SGK) Support

 

In Türkiye, the prices of microprocessor-driven prosthetics vary depending on the technology used and the quality of the materials. Prices typically range from ₺750,000 to ₺2,600,000. The Social Security Institution (SGK) provides financial support at certain rates for these types of prosthetics.