A Gen for Joe
From: Servo Magazine - 08/2011 - page 23

Joe Tucker - who lost part of his leg in motorcycle accident in 1995 - is the
proud recipient of a $95,000 waterproof, bionic replacement. Although he has
tried six other legs, he claims this is the first one to make him feel "able
bodied" again. The battery powered prosthetic - known as a Genium - contains
a sensory system to help a human walk easily, avoid obstacles, and climb
stairs. Unsurprisingly, the German firm Otto Bock built the leg in
cooperation with the US military. Joe is one of the first civilians to
receive one. 

Links:
Amputee is first civilian to get hi-tech, $95,000 military-grade bionic leg
http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-06-16/local/29687665_1_prosthetic-legs-bionic-joe-tucker

Genium Bionic Prosthetic System (video)
http://www.hanger.com/prosthetics/services/Technology/Pages/Genium.aspx

Genium Prosthetic Knee: Step-Over-Step
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3znKGp5UvZY

Genium Prosthetic Knee: Walking and Sitting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wSbzyJFycg