Robot limbs gear up for the 2012 paralympics

Oct 19, 2011

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A German technology company is preparing to launch two new robotic prosthetic limbs, including one they hope will win gold at next year's paralympic games. Otto Bock HealthCare have been working with paralympic athlete Heinrich Popow, testing a n...

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