Designing a 3D-printed EMG bionic hand as a low-cost alternative to prosthetic limbs

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe cost of a new prosthetic arm can range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands, putting them out of reach for many people. Ahmad Ikram recognized this need and decided to design and build a far cheaper, open source version that has myoelectric capabilities. To begin this project, Ikram decided upon using the InMoov 3D-printed arm […]

A low-cost, 3D-printed transhumeral prosthesis

Reading Time: 2 minutesA low-cost, 3D-printed transhumeral prosthesis Arduino Team — September 13th, 2019 To help a patient in his country with a congenital limb deficiency, Buzi Nguyen has designed a 3D-printed transhumeral—above the elbow—prosthesis prototype. The device features 10 degrees of freedom, including independent control of four fingers and a thumb, along with movement capabilities for the […]

A low-cost, 3D-printed transhumeral prosthesis

Reading Time: 2 minutesA low-cost, 3D-printed transhumeral prosthesis Arduino Team — September 13th, 2019 To help a patient in his country with a congenital limb deficiency, Buzi Nguyen has designed a 3D-printed transhumeral—above the elbow—prosthesis prototype. The device features 10 degrees of freedom, including independent control of four fingers and a thumb, along with movement capabilities for the […]

5-Year-Old Star Wars Fan Receives 3D Printed Stormtrooper Prosthetic

Reading Time: 3 minutesFive-year-old Jacob Taggart is a huge Star Wars fan with a physical disability. For Christmas, the MORE Foundation gifted him with a 3D printed prosthetic arm inspired by the Stormtrooper outfit. Over the last couple of weeks, millions and millions of people have poured into their local theatre to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the […]