The Perfect Fit - Individualized, Fashionable, 3D-printed Prosthetics
Manuel Opitz |
TEDxTUM 2017
• December 2017
9 out of 10 people do not get the prosthetic device they need to be mobile. Highly trained experts are needed to design tailor-made, perfectly fitting devices. Unfortunately, there are only a few of these experts out there, which means that tailored prosthetics are expensive and inaccessible for many people. Manuel Opitz tells us how digitalization and 3D printing can help everyone find their perfect prosthetic solution. Combining physical fit, function and fashion increases acceptance of the prosthetic, and consequently, life quality for amputees. Manuel and his colleagues also show that combining forces through teamwork leads to better results. Their goal is to try and find the best solution for everyone, from a 3-year old girl who loves the color pink, to a rock music lover attending music festivals.