# Prosthetic-Building Kits These Prosthetics in a Box Make Replacement Limbs More Accessible By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetics-in-a-box References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40401185/a-rugged-box-of-high-tech-educational-materials-and-other-world-changing-developing-world-technology) & [notimpossible](http://www.notimpossible.com/) These prosthetics in a box comprise a [modular kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-exoskeleton) that makes it possible for someone to construct affordable and functional limb replacements. From Not Impossible Labs and Mike Ebeling's impact technology design space, the lightweight box -- it weights just two to three pounds -- will take a person with only minimal training 2 hours to build a [prosthetic limb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand). Not Impossible as an organization is on a mission to change the world by supplying low cost technology on an [open source DIY platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit). Projects like the prosthetics in a box also facilitate collaboration between creatives, hackers and makers as they collectively crowdsource solutions to pressing societal problems, like providing access to health care in developing communities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Prosthetics:** The use of modular components in prosthetics design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to offer affordable and accessible solutions to those in need. - **DIY Healthcare:** The trend towards DIY healthcare solutions can disrupt traditional healthcare providers by empowering patients to find affordable and accessible solutions to their healthcare needs through technology and open-source platforms. - **Crowdsourced Innovation:** Crowdsourcing solutions to societal problems is a trend that can disrupt traditional R&D processes and can bring together communities of makers, creatives, and innovators to find solutions to pressing issues affecting communities worldwide. ### Who This Affects Most - **Prosthetics Industry:** The prosthetics industry can benefit from this disruptive innovation opportunity by adopting modular design concepts that can make prosthetic limbs more affordable and accessible. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can leverage the power of open-source technology in creating DIY healthcare solutions for patients who cannot afford traditional healthcare providers. - **Biotech Industry:** The biotech industry can benefit from leveraging crowdsourced solutions to innovate and create affordable solutions to global healthcare problems like prosthetics for those in developing communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Inclusive Prosthetic Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicare-coverage.md) - [Modular Customization Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-exoskeleton.md) - [At-Home Rehab Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reemo-home-robotic-arm.md)