Bionic Leg makes Amputee Faster On His Feet

In 2005, Hutto lost his leg to a shark attack. Two years later, he became the first test pilot for a new prosthetic leg developed by Michael Goldfarb's team at Vanderbilt University, funded by the NSF. The prosthetic evolved from a basic prototype to an advanced, computer-controlled version. It features motors for knee and ankle joints, a computer board, and responds to user cues. Hutto finds it easier to walk with this prosthetic compared to his daily one. The technology has been sold to a major manufacturer, and Hutto, now studying nursing, hopes to walk on a bionic leg he helped develop.

What event led to the amputation of Hutto's leg?

• A car accident

• A shark attack

• A skiing accident

• A fall from a height

Who led the team that developed the new prosthetic leg?

• Dr. John Smith

• Michael Goldfarb

• Dr. Sarah Johnson

• James Hutton

What was a key feature of the Version 2.0 prosthetic leg?

• Solar-powered

• Waterproof design

• Manual control

• Advanced range of motion

How does the prosthetic leg respond to the wearer's movements?

• It is controlled by a remote

• It responds to cues from the wearer

• It follows a pre-set routine

• It uses voice commands

What is Hutto's future aspiration as mentioned in the video?

• To be a nurse

• To become a professional athlete

• To write a book about his experience

• To start a prosthetic company