Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Ankle-Foot Debuts in New York From: Rehab Management - 05/05/2015 Two marquee names in prosthetic development, Ottobock and Hanger Inc., partnered to deliver what is described as a new microprocessor-controlled smart ankle. The device, known as the Triton smart ankle, is being marketed exclusively by Austin, Texas-based Hanger Inc, according to a media release from Hanger. The Triton is described as a device engineered with embedded sensors and built-in Bluetoth connectivity. It is designed to sync to a mobile app on a user’s smartphone to allow real-time feedback and adjustments to be made by the user and prosthetist. The device, in fact, is said to be able to adjust 50 times per second in real time. Other features include a 34-degree range of motion that allows users to navigate a variety of terrains, including inclines and declines. The Triton also is engineered with an adjustable heel to accommodate a maximum 2-inch heel height. This feature, according to the Hanger release, allow users to wear a variety to footwear, including boots and heels. Read the entire article at: http://www.rehabpub.com/2015/05/microprocessor-controlled-prosthetic-ankle-foot-debuts-new-york/ Links: Hanger Clinic patients first in world to be commercially fit with Triton smart ankle http://www.hanger.com/news/Pages/press-release.aspx?requid=2015323 Hanger Clinic patient first in New York to be fit with new, microprocessor-controlled Triton smart ankle http://www.hanger.com/news/Pages/press-release.aspx?requid=2044189 Fox Video (1:36) http://www.wicz.com/news/video.asp?video=4-23-15ankle.flv Man receives revolutionary 'smart ankle' (with video 1:49) http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Man-receives-revolutionary-smart-ankle-301144791.html