DIY Prosthetic Socket

Problem Statement

Commercial prosthetic hands are expensive and inaccessible to many. This cost barrier leaves many differently-abled individuals, especially in underserved regions, without functional assistive devices. The growing accessibility of 3D printing and open-source design tools presents an opportunity to make such assistive technologies more affordable and widely available.

Contributors

atharvshringaregt, Rushabh Chourasia, Delphine, Ankita Patil

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About DIY Prosthetic Socket

Solution

The team developed a DIY socket for a prosthetic hand equipped with: Sensors Battery packs Modular adaptability to different functions This socket is part of a larger, open-source prosthetic project titled “Bionico.” Designed with affordability, replicability, and customization in mind Built using 3D-printed components and accessible electronics Prototyped with feedback from workshop peers and differently-abled individuals

Additional Info

Objective: To empower communities by making functional prosthetics affordable, open-source, and customizable using modern fabrication tools like 3D printing.

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