# Active Cyclist Prosthetics The 'ZENOS' 3D-Printed Prosthetic Arm is Designed for Avid Riders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-prosthetic-arm References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/zenos-3d-printed-prosthetic-arm-for-cycling-by-chan-lee/) & [chansunglee](https://www.chansunglee.com/) The 'ZENOS' 3D-printed prosthetic arm is a new solution for amputees that aims to deliver exceptional performance and agility for avid cyclists to keep them supported at all times when riding for leisure or sport. More cost-effective to manufacture than traditional prosthetics on the market, the prosthetic arm is easily assembled and doesn't require any complicated setup to be attached onto [handlebars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar). The intuitive locking functionality makes the process of attaching and disconnecting seamless for riders to eliminate any unnecessary fumbling when mounting or dismounting. The [open-source project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-exoskeleton) allows other designers to make adjustments and modifications to suit their individual needs or preferences. The 'ZENOS' 3D-printed prosthetic arm is the design work of Chan Lee and identifies the increasingly decentralized nature of healthcare as consumers begin to create their own medical aids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decentralized Healthcare:** The 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm reflects the trend of consumers creating their own medical aids. - **3D Printing:** The 3D-printed 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm showcases the disruptive innovation opportunity in 3D printing technology for the prosthetics industry. - **Cost-effective Manufacturing:** The 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm highlights the disruptive innovation potential of more affordable and easily assembled prosthetics in the healthcare market. ### Where This Applies - **Prosthetics:** The 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm demonstrates how innovation in the prosthetics industry can lead to better solutions for amputees. - **Cycling:** The 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm addresses the specific needs of avid cyclists, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the cycling industry. - **Healthcare Technology:** The 'ZENOS' prosthetic arm combines technology and healthcare, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the healthcare technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Cadence-Boosting Cyclist Shoe Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zensystem.md) - [Custom-Fit 3D-Printed Bike Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle.md) - [Smart Bionic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand.md)