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e-NABLE March Newsletter
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e-NABLE Featured Among Prosthetic Case Studies in Bespoke Bodies Gallery Exhibit
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The Bespoke Bodies Exhibit traces history from the mid-15th century to today, with some antique prostheses that look more like props in a Tim Burton movie than something that a person would regularly wear. The exhibit displays a small part of the work done by
e-NABLE, "probably the most famous name in the 3D printed prosthetic provision to date." Read more from 3Dprint.com. |
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Chapter of the Month: Give Me Five (Colombia) is Leading e-NABLE Innovation
Colombia is on the forefront of e-NABLE innovation, with myoelectric solutions, lower limb prostheses, and use of recycled materials. They are even teaching children and families to create their own 3D printing solutions. Read more about their leadership. |
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Volunteer Spotlight: Cisco Asks child-engineer Torrae how she Solves the World's Problems Using Technology
Here at e-NABLE, we believe that children can change the world. From giving children further reach and confidence with our prosthetics, to tailoring designs to their needs and personality, e-NABLE is all about empowering children. Torrae is one of e-NABLE's youngest volunteers -- this Cisco proves that we all have something to learn from her childlike hope. |
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Beyond Prosthetics: Robotic Fork-Bowl Makes Eating Easier
Volunteer Les Hall has designed a rotating base that picks up food from a bowl and presents it to the eater. Other special-purpose robots are planned, including a robot arm that attaches to this rotating base to perform tasks like pushing buttons or turning keys. |
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The Future of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands: Myoelectric Design
A traditional myoelectric prosthetic is somewhere in the range of $20,000+. There are a few 3D printable myoelectric arm designs floating around out there, but none of them seem practical. Mike Campos's goal is to come up with an easy-to-build, easy-to-wear myoelectric hand for a variety of upper limb differences -- around the $100 mark. |
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Be Kind to the Environment: Using Recycled Yogurt Pots as Filament
Refil is attempting to address what it describes as “the plastic problem.” Plastic is made using vast quantities of oil and natural gas, which are limited natural resources that provide the raw monomers for plastic production. Refil’s new filament is made from recycled plastic. |
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e-NABLE's Strategic Planning Committee Has Open Seats — Volunteer Today!
The e-NABLE Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) meets weekly to discuss issues related to the support of the overall e-NABLE community. The SPC covers topics such as how to establish standards and guidance to help translate best-practices developed by e-NABLE chapters and volunteers to other parts of the e-NABLE community, planning for e-NABLE events, coordination of e-NABLE activities in different regions, etc. We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to help work on community support. If you're interested in joining, please send an email to jeremy@3duniverse.org.
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We Need Device Users: Tell Us Your Experiences
To create better devices and receive more funding, e-NABLE needs data on its devices. Jennifer Mankoff is looking for device users willing to answer a survey about their experiences, as well as volunteers who would be willing to assist with research.
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Doctor Who Fans Unite! Join the "Handles 5K" Virtual Run for e-NABLE
It is not too late! The Whovian Running Club Virtual Run for e-NABLE, organized by Jen Owen, is a global 5K that you can run any place, any time this March. Sign up in these last few days and get a Doctor Who medal for your support!
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Who Can Fund Projects? The ENABLE Alliance
The ENABLE Alliance is a fiscal sponsor for the e-NABLE community. After supporting the e-NABLE Conference, the ENABLE Alliance is providing multiple streams of funding for volunteer projects. Learn more about available funding. |
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