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Need HelpSAMPLE STORY · 2026-09-25

Making an affordable hand easier to repair

This low-cost prosthetic hand is designed around replaceable printed parts. The next step is to test comfort and repair time with practitioners and users.

Assistive tech3D printing
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THE BUILD

What is happening

This low-cost prosthetic hand is designed around replaceable printed parts. The next step is to test comfort and repair time with practitioners and users.

Looking forA prosthetics mentor and field testing partners
BUILD TIMELINE

Progress notes

Sep 2026

Current build

Prototype updated after the first round of practical testing.

Aug 2026

What changed

A core part was redesigned to make the build simpler to use and repair.

Jul 2026

First proof of concept

The initial idea was tested with inexpensive, available parts.