- It is a revolutionary step towards prosthesis as it is very light, 5 times cheaper compared to the imported prosthetics, and has a flexion angle of 160 degrees. It makes it the user to move and make angular movements.
- It uses chrome-based pins for flexion support. The lab at IIT -Madras, called TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development is supported by DRDO.
- It will make amputees independent to adopt above knee prosthetics at low cost and advanced lightweight technology.
Question:
Q.2 Which institute has developed India’s 1st indigenously developed knee prosthetics “KADAM”?a. NISH
b. ALIMCO
c. ISRO
d. IIT-Madras
