I find prosthetics super fascinating because of the functional and artistic possibilities. The whole thing about having lost a limb makes it kinda morbid tho
Here is the source of this image (that has three more pictures). Credit to the designer, Scott Summit.
TRANSFEMORAL MONOCOQUE MONOAXIAL STUDY This leg could be printed based only on a contralateral leg scan, along with additional biometric data. Unlike the 'Polyaxial Study', this leg featured a single pivot for the knee. Though less biomimetic, it offers a more robust assembly of parts. 36 ceramic bearings surround the knee mandrel, allowing a water-safe overall leg. The knee's 'lockout' is allowed by a recreation of horse-and-buggy era integrated strap brake between the upper and lower leg. This is activated by upward heel force; therefore, deactivated at the initiation of a forward lean for a step.
While this leg worked well as a prototype, and the concept remains intact, limitations were discovered through the process that challenge the viability of this direction for extensive deployment. I have no doubt that, at some time in the near future, all prosthetic legs will be printed to order, extensive research remains to guarantee a viable complement to the human form.
Design : Scott Summit
Software : GeoMagic, Pro/Engineer Creo
Fabrication : 3D Systems Selective Laser Sintering
Sometimes in public I find myself wanting to stare at somebody’s prosthetic limb...not because I’m thinking “LOOKIT THAT FREAK!!”, but because I’m thinking “Woah, that limb is cool as hell!”. But it’s awkward, so I don’t stare, even though I totally do want to look at it.
SleepyWilley on August 17th, 2018 at 19:01 UTC »
I find prosthetics super fascinating because of the functional and artistic possibilities. The whole thing about having lost a limb makes it kinda morbid tho
Spartan2470 on August 17th, 2018 at 19:57 UTC »
Here is the source of this image (that has three more pictures). Credit to the designer, Scott Summit.
Waffle_bastard on August 17th, 2018 at 21:39 UTC »
Sometimes in public I find myself wanting to stare at somebody’s prosthetic limb...not because I’m thinking “LOOKIT THAT FREAK!!”, but because I’m thinking “Woah, that limb is cool as hell!”. But it’s awkward, so I don’t stare, even though I totally do want to look at it.