How open source designs and 3D-printing make prosthetics more accessible

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A number of people are apparently doing this. It’s cool.

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There’s also the Open Prosthetics Project. That’s one OPP I am down with.

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Hey @thomdunn here i s a project by Mat Bowtell which is about 3D printing prosthetic hands for children. One issue that I’ve heard him highlight is that for children, like shoes, they will grow out of their prosthetic quickly so cost of replacement is a serious issue. All of his work is for free and open source so anyone can have access to his designs.

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