Mark Ormrod, who lost three of his limbs in Afghanistan, has been given new legs that can be controlled by Bluetooth - allowing him to run, cycle and ski A former Royal Marine who lost three of his limbs in Afghanistan has been given new legs that can be controlled by Bluetooth - allowing him to run, cycle and ski. Mark Ormrod’s state-of-the-art limbs can be adapted at the touch of a button - with settings for five different activities. Mr Ormrod, 30, lost both of his legs and an arm six years ago after he stepped on an IED.
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Mark Ormrod, 30, lost both his legs and an arm when he stood on an IED
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He has now been given £115,000 prosthetic legs called Genium limbs
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They allow him to walk up slopes and well as to climb stairs
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Each one relies on tiny gyroscopes that monitor and adapt to the precise speed and position of the wearer
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