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German Researchers Develop 3D Printed Hand Prosthetics Controlled by Augmented Reality Glasses
In the recently published ‘Non-contact visual control of personalized hand prostheses/exoskeletons by tracking using augmented reality glasses,’ German researchers Simon Hazubski, Harald Hoppe, and Andreas Otte (all from Offenburg University)…
Ten Guidelines for Non-Assembly A Prosthetic Hand is 3D Printed in One Piece with No Need for Assembly
3D printing has made prosthetics accessible to many more people than had access to them before, especially in developing countries. However, the World Health Organization estimates that there are still…
e-NABLE and Create O&P Travel to Nigeria to Change Young Boy’s Life with 3D Printing
The sad and terrifying story of 11-year-old Mohammed Saleh breaks my heart. No child should have to go through something like this; yet sadly, there are many who do. In the…
Father and Son Work Together to Create 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand
Fathers’ Day isn’t here just yet, but it’s never too early to celebrate the devotion a father can show to his children. In addition to viral YouTube videos showing sleeping…
High School Student 3D Prints Prosthetic Hand for Fifth Grade Buddy
There is no doubt that 3D printing has made an enormous impact in the provision of prosthetics. Whether for Paralympians or fifth graders or even turtles, the rise in availability…
World’s First Clinical Trial of 3D Printed Bionic Hands for Children Begins in UK
When Tilly Lockey was 17 months old, she developed meningitis. She recovered, but she lost both of her hands – but the UK girl, now 11, refuses to see that…
Ithaca College Student Designs and 3D Prints Functional Prosthetic Hand for Only $15
If you’ve been keeping up with 3D printing news at all on a regular basis, you’re probably well-acquainted with 3D printed prosthetics. The field of prosthetic limbs has been impacted…
3D Printed System Turns Prosthetic Hand into Mouse
While the first image this concept conjured up was of an individual with a rodent on the end of their arm and the ensuing question: how could this be helpful?…
Intel and 3D Systems Make an 11-Year-Old Boy an Affordable Prosthetic Hand 3D Printed as a Single Part
Despite being able to live and go to school in a different country, Daniel Hobbs is pretty much like any other 11-year-old, he plays sports, rides his bike around his…
The 3D Printed Soft Robotics Hand Will Respond to Human Grip
Robots have already become an indispensable part of our lives. Everything from a Roomba to the automatic drink machine at McDonald’s and even the 3D printers that I write about…
Yu-Lia Gains a 3D Printed Hand Prosthetic; e-NABLE Volunteer Successfully Takes on Challenging Pinching Design
Projects regarding e-NABLE and 3D printed prosthetics are undoubtedly some of our favorites to write about. Using 3D printing to all its benefit, this is an organization that does massive…
Working to Enable the Future through 3D Printing in East Africa
When being bombarded with the latest evidence of humanity’s nasty and brutish side, it can be hard to remember that there are gleaming moments among the trash. The news media…
This 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand Has a Video Game Built Into It!
I can not emphasize how much the entire 3D printing space has benefited by the open source nature that it has exhibited. Whether it be the open sourcing of the…
This 3D Printed Steampunk-Inspired ‘Iron Man’ Prosthetic Hand Exhibits Function & Beauty
Last September, we reported on a really elaborate 3D printed Ducati 1199 Superbike model, which a man named Jacky Wan (aka Valcrow) had designed. The bike, which at the time…
3D Printed Prehensile Prosthetic Hand Combines Elegance with Incredible Functionality
Over the course of the past couple years, we’ve seen the emergence of various 3D printed prosthetic hands and arms. Whether it be through the organization e-NABLE or one of…
South Africa’s 3D Printed Mechanical ‘Tenim Hand’ Allows for Individual Finger Control
Let’s be real: I love 3D printed fun things as much as the next person–I have two 3D printed dragons on my desk as I write–but the best part of…
3D Systems Teams with e-NABLE to Create All New 3D Printed K-1 Prosthetic Hand & Bring the Technology to All
When you talk about the largest 3D printing companies in the world, one company which would certainly be at or toward the top of that list is 3D Systems. Founded…
Give Them a Hand: Aaron Brown and e-NABLE Make Super 3D Printable Prostheses for Children
Most likely you have heard of Enabling the Future, or e-NABLE. They are the volunteer network responsible for helping thousands of children missing hands or part of their arms receive…
SLS Nylon 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand Seeks Funding on GoFundMe
Hollie was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS), a condition that occurs when a fetus becomes entangled in the fibrous amniotic hands in the womb, thereby restricting blood flow and…
Enabling a Grip: Student Creates Unique Fingertips for 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands
Over and over again, we’ve covered the amazing stories brought to life by volunteers from an organization called e-NABLE. This group of individuals has been working tirelessly to 3D print…
Teacher & Students 3D Print an Amazing Baseball Bat Swinging Prosthetic Hand
There is something about the start of the Major League Baseball season in the United States that brings a summertime excitement to the country. It signifies the start of warm…
Sub $300 exiii handiii 3D Printed Open Source Bionic Hand is Controlled by a Smartphone
As time goes by and technology improves, we are constantly seeing prices for previously groundbreaking technology fall to levels which allow for the adoption of this technology by the masses. 3D…
Teacher Receives 3D Printed Hand After 5th Grade Students Write Letter to Johns Hopkins
There have been a lot of stories about the amazing uses of 3D printing for prosthetic limbs, and they’re all heartwarming, human interest tales. Some really tug on the heartstrings,…
YouBionic – The 3D Printed Robotic Controlled Prosthetic Hand is One Step Closer to Reality
Back in July, we covered a company called YouBionic, who was looking to create a 3D printed bionic, Arduino-controlled prosthetic hand. At that time they were still working on the…
