For your convenience, we have created this master page to show you all the main bionic leg components currently on the market, with links to detailed articles on each.
This includes articles on microprocessor ankles, microprocessor knees, and fully integrated bionic legs.
Best of all, we constantly update this list and all its supporting articles, so just bookmarking this page should keep you up-to-date.
Microprocessor Ankles
Ottobock Meridium Foot
With its 36.5 degrees range of motion, 4-axis kinematics, and automatically adjusted hydraulic resistance, the Meridium Foot is Ottobock’s most lifelike bionic foot/ankle.
Ottobock Empower Ankle
Ottobock’s Empower Ankle is a unique bionic ankle/foot that provides electric propulsion in addition to automatically adjusting foot position and resistance.
Ossur Proprio Foot/Ankle
Ossur’s Proprio Foot includes many of the advanced features found in other foot/ankle systems. However, it uses an inter-step ankle accommodation strategy, which some view as inferior to the within-step strategies used by other bionic foot/ankle systems.
Freedom Kinnex Foot / Ankle
Proteor USA’s Freedom Kinnex is one of the most advanced bionic foot/ankle devices on the market. Rated as an IP67 device, it is both dust resistant and fully submersible in water.
Fillauer Raize Foot
Fillauer’s Raize Foot is a lightweight, low-profile bionic foot/ankle that focuses on optimizing the Stance Phase of the user’s gait. With low water and dust resistance ratings, it is best suited for light duties in clean operating environments.
Blatchford Elan IC Foot/Ankle
The Blatchford Elan IC has all of the attributes of its sister product, the Elan Microprocessor Foot. But its new induction charging technology allows it to be completely sealed from the elements, making it waterproof.
Blatchford Elan Foot / Ankle
The Blatchford Elan Foot is a bionic foot/ankle that helps users achieve a smooth gait on many different types of terrain.
Microprocessor Knees
V-One Microprocessor Knee from Teh Lin
The V-One Microprocessor Knee combines a 4-bar polycentric design, microprocessor control, and pneumatics to deliver a compelling solution.
Nabtesco/Proteor Allux Knee
Nabtesco’s Allux 2 Knee, distributed by Proteor USA, is a polycentric (4-bar) MPK that controls both the Stance and Swing phases.
Blatchford Orion Knee
As with all of Blatchford’s recent bionic limb updates, the closer you examine the Orion Knee, the more impressive it becomes.
IntelLeg Knee from Reboocon Bionics
The IntelLeg is a new powered bionic knee, meaning that it uses active propulsion to help users perform daily activities.
Freedom Quattro Knee from Proteor
The Freedom Quattro Knee is the first new microprocessor knee in five years and features some important advancements.
Ottobock Genium X3 Knee
The Genium X3 Knee is the most advanced bionic knee on the market. It is also waterproof, dustproof, and highly resistant to corrosion.
Ossur Rheo Knee XC
Ossur’s Rheo Knee XC is the premium version of its sister product, the Rheo Knee. Added features include increased support for higher-level activities.
Ottobock Kenevo Knee
Ottobock’s Kenevo knee is the first bionic knee designed for users with lower mobility grades, meaning those who walk at no more than half-speed.
Ossur Rheo Knee
Ossur’s Rheo Knee is the only bionic knee to use a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) to manage its level of resistance. This makes the Rheo Knee more reactive to movements of the residual limb than its hydraulic competitors.
Ottobock Genium Knee
The Ottobock Genium Knee uses microprocessor technology to help users walk with a more natural gait, improved safety, and reduced energy consumption.
Ottobock C-Leg Bionic Knee
Introduced in 1997, with more than 75,000 fittings worldwide, the C-Leg is a proven bionic knee with excellent stability and dependability. At between $40,000 and $50,000 US for a complete solution, it is in the middle tier of pricing for bionic knees.
Ossur Power Knee
Ossur’s Power Knee is the only bionic knee that attempts to replace lost muscle power with electric power, which helps reduce energy expenditure.
Freedom Plie Knee
The Plie Knee has some unique features that draw both supporters and detractors. With its acquisition by Proteor USA now complete, we are waiting for some indication of its future.
Fully Integrated Bionic Legs
Blatchford Linx Bionic Leg
The Blatchford Linx is the only true integrated bionic leg on the market, which means it has a microprocessor knee and ankle that share a single control system.
Related Information
For a complete description of all current lower-limb technologies, devices, and research, see our comprehensive guide.