Prosthetic limbs and 3D printing

[Jot the Dot Dot]

This has got to be a Godsend for countless people, especially children, with 3D printing bringing the price down. Here are a few examples (great to have Iron Man himself get involved).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T16-Ea1jD8o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIRpz9usqqQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEx5lmbCKtY

Nice to have a happy thread.

 

[Buzz]

 

[twinsissv]

Yes! There are people out there who really care!

 

[skatesindreams]

My Alma Mater is pioneering this:

https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/kid-approved/
http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/ucfs-3d-arm-team-engineering-dreams-for-children-without-limbs/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/france...-build-bionic-arms-for-children/#34cce8f315e9
http://limbitless-solutions.org/
http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/ucf-students-design-printed-bionic-arm-boy-24721248

 

[Aussie Willy]

Thanks for posting. Fantastic to see people being so innovative and helping others. And I hope that it does help those who need prosthetics have access to cheaper options.

 

[Jot the Dot Dot]

WOW! Just......WOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2tkM0atMok