The Science

The BiOM is the result of radical innovation— and the first biomimetic lower-leg system shown to return an amputee to a normative gait, so you can take back your quality of life.

What Makes the BiOM Unique?

Functional outcomes are greatly improved through the use of the BiOM by iWalk.  The BiOM provides amputees with:
 

• Metabolically-economical gait that will allow them to walk further and faster with less effort over all terrain types, thus reducing muscle pain and fatigue
• Powered plantar flexion of the trailing leg that reduces leading leg impact forces and the corresponding knee, hip and back pain associated with high impact forces typical of other prosthetic products
• Rapid and real time accommodation for all terrain types that will improve their biomechanics and balance, while reducing their risk of falls
• The ability to achieve their individual mobility goals, allowing them to improve their overall quality of life

BiOM Integrates Five Technologies to Achieve Biomimetic Function

• Intrinsic biomimetic control firmware provides near natural function customized for each individual
• Modular lithium polymer battery provides a quick charging, long lasting and safe power source
• Six degree of freedom inertial sensing provides for real time terrain adaptation
• Integral force/torque/angle sensing provides for proportional and fluid response
• High–energy series-elastic spring and actuator provides for powered plantar flexion