Prosthetics often come with a high price tag and the need to be replaced continuously when worn by children who are growing, so the conceptual 'BAMBOODIA' prosthetic aims to change this with a revolutionary design.
Designed by Huang Yu-Man and Wang Yu-Chi, the prosthetic is specially crafted for teenagers and addresses the need in Cambodia for low-cost, adjustable prosthetics given the high number of injuries from landmines. The prosthetic is crafted from a series of locally sourced materials like bamboo and polycaprolactones that make it an affordable option for amputees between the ages of 14 to 18 as they often require new equipment as they grow.
The conceptual 'BAMBOODIA' prosthetic boasts a modern design that could help to disrupt the market with an aesthetic that is truly focused on affordability and even sustainability.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Low-cost Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity for companies to develop affordable prosthetics using locally sourced materials like bamboo and polycaprolactones.
- Adjustable Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity to create adjustable prosthetics that can grow with teenagers who require new equipment as they age.
- Sustainable Prosthetics
- There is an opportunity to create prosthetics using sustainable materials like bamboo that can help address the need for affordable and environmentally-friendly prosthetics.
Sectors Adopting This
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry can benefit from the development of low-cost, adjustable, and sustainable prosthetics that can help amputees.
- Manufacturing
- The manufacturing industry can benefit from developing new methods and materials to create affordable and adjustable prosthetics.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Non-profit organizations can help address the need for low-cost prosthetics in countries like Cambodia by funding and supporting the development and distribution of prosthetics like the 'BAMBOODIA' prosthetic.
