The 'Lunet' mechanical prosthetic is an advanced solution for hand amputee patients to help them regain their dexterity in a decidedly accessible, low-cost manner.
The prosthetic is designed to be 3D printed with equipment suited for consumer use and is capable of being assembled without fasteners or additional components to further increase accessibility. The prosthetic maintains a mechanical form that would provide basic skills, while the modular construction enables it to be customized to the hand of the individual user for greater dexterity. The design identifies how medical prostheses could be updated using modern technology to give them greater accessibility for more consumers.
The 'Lunet' mechanical prosthetic is the design work of David Edquilang and is the winner of the Luminary Winner award at the Red Dot Award: Design Concept in Singapore.
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Trend Themes
1. Affordable 3d-printed Prosthetics - The 'Lunet' mechanical prosthetic is an advanced solution for hand amputee patients to help them regain their dexterity in a decidedly accessible, low-cost manner.
2. Consumer-friendly Assembly - The 'Lunet' prosthetic is designed to be 3D printed with equipment suited for consumer use and is capable of being assembled without fasteners or additional components to increase accessibility.
3. Modular Customization for Individual Users - The modular construction of the 'Lunet' prosthetic enables it to be customized to the hand of the individual user for greater dexterity, showcasing how modern technology can enhance medical prostheses accessibility.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The 'Lunet' mechanical prosthetic represents an innovative advancement in accessible and low-cost solutions for hand amputee patients to regain dexterity, creating opportunities for disruption in the healthcare industry.
2. 3D Printing - The design of the 'Lunet' prosthetic emphasizes the potential of 3D printing technology in producing consumer-friendly, customizable prostheses without the need for additional components, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the 3D printing industry.
3. Design and Manufacturing - The 'Lunet' mechanical prosthetic highlights the integration of design and manufacturing processes to create low-cost, consumer-friendly solutions, suggesting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing industry.