After connecting on Reddit, good samaritan Paul Hodara offered a free 3D-printed prosthetic finger to Adam Cutshall, who called the gesture a “truly selfless act” Adam Cutshall was at his Lincoln, ...
A new paper details a low-cost, body powered 3D printed finger prosthesis for trans-phalangeal amputees, signaling fresh momentum for practical, customizable partial-digit solutions.
You are likely at least somewhat familiar with 3D printing by now. However, did you know that it is capable of making prosthetics for people? Yes, you read that right. A Nebraska man has gotten a ...
David Edquilang, a recent University of Houston graduate, is the visionary mind behind an innovative finger prosthesis aptly named Lunet, which has garnered acclaim and recognition worldwide. In our ...
A groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable finger prosthesis created by a recent University of Houston graduate could offer amputees a low-cost solution to restore finger functionality. David ...
Lunet is made up of common 3D-printed plastics polylactic acid and thermoplastic polyurethane. Each finger contains four parts held together by plastic pins. A groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable ...
DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) -- The Helping Hands Project has spread to universities and colleges across the Triangle. Students use 3D printers to make prosthetic hands for children who need them.
Technology is more than just mechanisms and design -- it's ultimately about people. Adriene Simon/College of Liberal Arts, Auburn University, CC BY-SA To think about an artificial limb is to think ...
For this first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house this year – thanks to the help of a high school robotics team. Peeks, 38, was born ...
(THE CONVERSATION) To think about an artificial limb is to think about a person. It’s an object of touch and motion made to be used, one that attaches to the body and interacts with its user’s world.