The conceptual 'Lytra' prosthetic leg has been designed by Harry Teng as a supplemental health device for below-the-knee amputees to keep them supported throughout their day.
The prosthetic leg is imagined in a range of size options to ensure it fits every leg size and is constructed out of Proteus Sheet. This material is a medical-grade polypropylene that boasts interchangeable components across the entire prosthetic along with a silicone gel on the bottom to allow for additional support on slippery surfaces.
The conceptual 'Lytra' prosthetic leg is focused on accessibility by reducing the cost associated with conventional health devices. This could drastically enhance everyday health and wellbeing, while also highlighting a very portable design. This would accommodate use outside of the house in recreational spaces.
What's Driving This Trend
- Modular Prosthetics
- Prosthetics designed with interchangeable components provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for the specialized healthcare industry.
- Slip-proof Technology
- Incorporating slip-proof technology into medical devices creates new growth opportunities for the materials industry.
- Affordable Health Devices
- Affordable and accessible prosthetics create an opportunity for innovation in healthcare and medical device manufacturing.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry can utilize modular prosthetics to increase accessibility and affordability for patients.
- Materials
- The materials industry can develop slip-proof technology for use in medical devices such as prosthetics.
- Medical Devices
- Innovation in medical device manufacturing can create more affordable and accessible health solutions, such as the 'Lytra' prosthetic leg.
