# Elegant 3D-Printed Prosthetics The Exo-Prosthetic Leg is Designed To Be Functional and Beautiful By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoprosthetic References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/exo-prosthetic-leg-3d-printing/35297/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/20696469/Exo-Prosthetic-Leg) The Exo-Prosthetic is a response to traditional prostheses which can both be expensive because of their complexity and the qualified labor required to customize them for each patient, and can also have a very robotic and mechanical appearance. The latter may seem like an unimportant point, but it can actually worsen the sense of loss and psychological trauma of amputees. The Exo-Prosthetic makes use of 3D scanning, modeling and printing technology to create a fully customizable titanium exoskeleton that perfectly replicates the form of the amputated limb, but also has a pleasing aesthetic and design rather than merely looking like a robotic attachment. The prosthetic is lightweight as it is essentially a hollowed-out exoskeleton. The surface of the exoskeleton can be customized with patterns and colors or can be used for a silicone sleeve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cost-effective Prosthetics:** Using 3D scanning and printing technology, prosthetic limbs can be customized at a lower cost, making them more accessible. - **Personalized Exoskeletons:** The use of 3D modeling allows for the creation of prosthetics that perfectly replicate the form of the amputated limb. - **Aesthetic Prosthetic Design:** Prosthetic limbs can now be designed with pleasing aesthetics that reduce the sense of loss and psychological trauma for amputees. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The advancements in 3D printing technology offer opportunities for creating customized prosthetics with reduced costs. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can embrace the use of personalized prosthetics to improve the well-being and mental health of amputees. - **Fashion and Design:** The use of aesthetic prosthetic design opens up innovative possibilities for the fashion and design industries to create inclusive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.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) - [Advanced Knee Joint Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knee-joint-exoskeleton.md)