Össur launched its new POWER KNEETM, actively powered microprocessor prosthetic knee for people with above-knee amputation or limb difference. The POWER KNEE is ground breaking bionic technology -- a motor-powered "smart" prosthesis that uses advanced algorithms to detect human movement patterns, learns and adjusts to its wearer's speed and cadence in real-time. The POWER KNEE creates motion by providing active powered assistance while distinguishing whether its wearer is walking on varying surfaces, inclines, or declines, or sitting and standing.

When ascending stairs, the wearer is able to perform a more natural "step-over-step" pattern, and experience more controlled resistance when descending stairs or ramps.