Advancements in Prosthetics: The Rio Knee System

The video discusses advancements in prosthetics, focusing on the Rio Knee, a microprocessor knee system developed by Scott Elliott at OSSA Prosthetics. The Rio Knee is a responsive system that adapts to user movements, enhancing the functionality and activities available to amputees. It is controlled via an HP ipaq, allowing for sensor calibration and diagnostics. The video highlights the role of information technology in revolutionizing the prosthetics industry.

How does the Rio Knee differ from most traditional knee systems?

In what ways has information technology impacted the prosthetics industry according to the text?