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Hugh Herr, Bionic man, professor at MIT. He has some really interesting eye-opening things to say about technology and disability/ability. Here is an NPR story. Also here is the CNN link http://cnn.com/video/?/video/living/2012/03/20/the-next-list-hugh-herr-sneak-peek.cnn Climbing, Prosthetic Device, Orthotics And Prosthetics, Prosthetic Leg, Biomedical Engineering, Disabled People, Return To Work, Pharrell Williams, Persona

The Double Amputee Who Designs Better Limbs

Nearly 30 years ago, Hugh Herr lost both of his legs in a climbing accident at age 17. Today, he runs the Biomechatronics group at the MIT Media Lab and designs better prosthetic limbs for other amputees.

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As most of you know, I am a strong advocate of bringing a fresh wind with a more personal touch and a wider personal choice to the prosthetic world. Artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices do not need to be skin-coloured boring tools that are designed according to purely practical considerations. So since the start of The Active Amputee I have regularly featured companies that broke new ground, provided prosthetic covers and enabled people with limb differences to develop their…

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Recently, I came across a post that caught my eye while I was blissfully browsing Twitter. In the post, a woman with a prosthetic device… Equal Rights, Prosthetic Device, Education Major, Spoonie Life, Disabled People, Myself Essay, First Language, The Devil, A Woman

I’m Disabled (And Not Some Other Word)

Recently, I came across a post that caught my eye while I was blissfully browsing Twitter. In the post, a woman with a prosthetic device in the place of her right arm performs “The Devil Went Down to…

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Prosthetics for injured workers: specialized care demands specialized expertise

Utilizing a prosthetics program is the right thing to do for the employees experiencing a traumatic injury and for the employers supporting them throughout the process. But matching an injured worker with the right device and right providers for their unique needs is a complex process requiring deep knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of prosthetics. Learn more from Jaysen Eldridge in today's blog.

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DIY Prosthetic Leg Foam Cover (Cosmesis): A prosthetic covering, known as a cosmesis, is designed to make the prosthetic device more human-like. Unfortunately they can only be ordered by a licensed prosthetist and typically range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Since it's summer and …

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The largest advancements in technology relating to prosthetic devices are sensory feedback, A.I. enhanced training algorithms, and smaller, faster, & stronger motors.

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Amputees May Soon Be Implanting 3D Printed Prosthetics Directly Onto Their Bodies - 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

Patients who are missing limbs are generally prescribed socket-type prostheses that are custom-made to fit over their missing arm or leg. Despite two million people in the United States living...

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Man creates DIY prosthetic device after amputation

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The Double Amputee Who Designs Better Limbs

Nearly 30 years ago, Hugh Herr lost both of his legs in a climbing accident at age 17. Today, he runs the Biomechatronics group at the MIT Media Lab and designs better prosthetic limbs for other amputees.

The Process of Getting a Prosthetic Device: From Start to Finish

Our goal is to get our patients fitted with their upper limb prosthetic devices as quickly as possible.

A personal style for prosthetic devices

I’m Disabled (And Not Some Other Word)

Recently, I came across a post that caught my eye while I was blissfully browsing Twitter. In the post, a woman with a prosthetic device in the place of her right arm performs “The Devil Went Down to…

Prosthetics for injured workers: specialized care demands specialized expertise

DIY Prosthetic Leg Foam Cover (Cosmesis)

DIY Prosthetic Leg Foam Cover (Cosmesis): A prosthetic covering, known as a cosmesis, is designed to make the prosthetic device more human-like. Unfortunately they can only be ordered by a licensed prosthetist and typically range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Since it's summer and …

How New Technology Advancements have enhanced the Modern Prosthetic Devices

The largest advancements in technology relating to prosthetic devices are sensory feedback, A.I. enhanced training algorithms, and smaller, faster, & stronger motors.

The Process of Getting a Prosthetic Device: From Start to Finish

Our goal is to get our patients fitted with their prosthetic devices as quickly as possible.

Amputees May Soon Be Implanting 3D Printed Prosthetics Directly Onto Their Bodies - 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

Patients who are missing limbs are generally prescribed socket-type prostheses that are custom-made to fit over their missing arm or leg. Despite two million people in the United States living...

Man creates DIY prosthetic device after amputation

With help from a friend and 3-D printer, Howard Kamarata regains movement, confidence.

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