The Moscow Production Association "Metallist" of the Rostec State Corporation is preparing to launch the second series of the "Kometa" microprocessor knee module. As Albert Tazhigulov, the chief designer of the enterprise, told "Vechernyaya Moskva", the device collects and processes movement data in real time, allowing the patient not only to walk but also to run. The body is made by 3D printing from a super-strong Russian alloy, certified for use in the space industry.
In parallel, the product line includes the "Sputnik" module – a completely electronics-independent hydraulic system that provides a smooth and confident stride on stairs and slopes. The design is hermetic and water-resistant, which allows for swimming, cycling, and horseback riding. Both products have successfully completed a two-year testing cycle.
Tazhigulov noted that this year "Metallist" celebrates its centenary, and the company's portfolio includes a huge number of products that have helped hundreds of thousands, and possibly millions, of patients return to a full life over the century.
The current development brings domestic prosthetics to a level where electronics and space materials work for rehabilitation.
