Two Makers Create a $150 Open-Source 3D-Printed Prosthetic Hand for a Five Year-Old Boy

Two men living on opposite sides of the planet have teamed up to design and build a 3D-printed prosthetic hand for a five-year old named Liam, who was born with no fingers on his right hand. By combining low-tech mechanics and fast prototyping, the team developed the Robohand, a body powered device that can be personalized and costs only $150. The design is open-source and can be downloaded by anyone.

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Post tags: 3D printed hand, 3D printers, 3D-printed prosthetic hand, affordable technology, fast prototyping, high-tech design, Ivan Owen, makerbot, Makerbot 3D Printer, prosthetics prototyping, research fundraising campaign, Richard Van As, Robohand

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