# Bionic Dogs Maltese Puppy With Front Wheels, Not Paws By Bianca | Published 2008-07-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-dogs-maltese-puppy-wheels References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/06/30/hope-the-bionic-dog-we-can-rebuild-her-we-have-the-technology/) While there are a lot of bionic innovations for people, what we don't really see in science news are innovations for animals. A Maltese puppy has been fortunate enough to have David Turnbill, a generous orthotist, build her a pair of [bionic legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anibiom). Although Hope was born without frontal limbs, she has learned to maneuver like on around on the [wheeled paws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify) which Turnbill made of model airplane parts. Here are some more bionic innovations: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bionic Innovations for Animals:** Explore the growing trend of bionic innovations that are specifically designed for animals, providing improved mobility and quality of life. - **Orthotic Solutions for Pets:** Discover the emerging trend of orthotists and prosthetists creating custom-made solutions to help animals with mobility challenges, such as bionic legs. - **Animal Rehabilitation Technology:** Learn about the development of advanced technologies and tools aimed at rehabilitating animals, including innovative bionic devices for improved movement and recovery. ### Who This Affects Most - **Veterinary Medicine:** The veterinary medicine industry has an opportunity to embrace bionic innovations and develop specialized orthotic and prosthetic solutions for animals in need. - **Pet Care Products:** The pet care products industry can tap into the trend of bionic innovations for animals by offering specialized accessories, such as bionic wheelchairs and mobility aids for pets. - **Animal Rehabilitation Centers:** Animal rehabilitation centers have the potential to incorporate bionic innovations into their services, providing state-of-the-art solutions for animals in need of mobility assistance and rehabilitation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-design.md) - [Independently-Running Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-dogs.md) - [Parametric 3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-for-dogs.md) - [Evolving Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petoi-bittle-x.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicecontrolled-robot-dog.md) - [Robotic Four-Legged Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-fourlegged-dog.md)