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ZENOS, the open-source 3D printed arm prosthesis for cyclists
Industrial designer Chan Lee, based in New York, has developed ‘ZENOS’, the 3D printed arm prosthesis for mountain bike riding and cycling. The project was developed for amputees who require a prosthesis for sports activities such as mountain biking and…
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Industrial designer Chan Lee, based in New York, has developed ‘ZENOS’, the 3D printed arm prosthesis for mountain bike riding and cycling.
The project was developed for amputees who require a prosthesis for sports activities such as mountain biking and cycling. This 3D printed prosthetic is different in the sense that it does not present the same restrictions as traditionally manufactured prosthetics. Also, it is open-source and can therefore be modified and improved by anyone else in the world. A project that aims to reduce the high costs of these medical devices and allow more disabled athletes to fully enjoy their passion.
Mountain biking is one of the activities enjoyed by many, including amputees, and often arm prostheses for this sport are very expensive and require additional equipment to attach them to the handles of the bike: they quickly become inaccessible. 3D technologies have proven their effectiveness more than once when it comes to manufacturing custom-made prostheses that meet the specific needs of each disabled person. Naturally, Chan Lee turned to this production method.
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