GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — 8-year-old Steve has been having a tough time walking while he waits for a new prosthetic leg, making it difficult for him to get in and out of his house. Luckily, SpartanNash, a ...

When it comes to making prosthetic legs, Kim Heide belongs to a shrinking cadre of craftsmen who still know how to go against the grain. In February, a North Dakota farmer asked Heide's brother, Ken ...

"Smart" prosthetic legs can help amputees achieve a natural walking gait, but it's done through robotic sensors and algorithms that drive the limb forward at predetermined rates. A better way would be ...

IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT YOU SEE SOMEONE WALKING WITH THE FOOT ON THEIR PROSTHETIC LEG FACING BACKWARDS, BUT THIS IS A REALITY FOR ROSS HOLLAND. IT’S SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. IT’S SO MUCH EASIER.

A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs. The key is the use of new small and powerful motors, originally ...