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Customizable Athletic Prosthetics

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Versa Foot is a Custom Prosthetic Foot for Extreme Sports

— March 13, 2014 — Lifestyle
Mike Schultz won the 2013 Popular Science Invention award for the creation of a prosthetic foot called Versa Foot. The Versa Foot is a customizable performance sport prosthetic made for above and below knee amputees

Schultz won multiple X Games Medals wearing the prosthetic he built himself. The Versa Foot allows amputees to compete on an even level with non-amputees on things like snowmobiles and motorcycles. Schultz used FOX motorcycle parts to create the Versa Foot and the product is one of the most customizable prosthetics out there. It includes adjustable shock absorbers, interchangeable sole plates and four different ankle configurations. The Versa Foot is made to stand up to extreme sports and weather conditions.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Prosthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable prosthetic solutions for various sports and physical activities.
2. Performance Sport Prosthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design specialized prosthetics for athletes to enhance their performance in extreme sports.
3. Extreme Sports Prosthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create prosthetic devices specifically designed to withstand the demands of extreme sports and harsh weather conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Prosthetics Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and technology to produce customizable, high-performance prosthetics for athletes.
2. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with prosthetic experts to develop innovative sports equipment tailored for athletes with limb differences.
3. Medical Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine medical and engineering expertise to create cutting-edge prosthetic solutions for amputees involved in extreme sports.
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