University of Rhode Island Professor of Biomedical Engineering Helen Huang is leading a study to develop a computer-controlled prosthetic leg that can aid in stumble detection.

The study is a collaborative effort between URI, Brown University and Nunnery Orthotics and Prosthetic Technologies in North Kingstown, R.I. With the number of lower limb amputees growing in this country, the research is playing a vital role in improving the lives of amputees.