These Prosthetics in a Box Make Replacement Limbs More Accessible
Alyson Wyers — May 29, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: notimpossible & fastcompany
These prosthetics in a box comprise a modular kit 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.
Not Impossible as an organization is on a mission to change the world by supplying low cost technology on an open source DIY platform. 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.
Not Impossible as an organization is on a mission to change the world by supplying low cost technology on an open source DIY platform. 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 Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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