Prosthetic Limbs
Teen builds his own robotic prosthetic arm using Lego
David Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition. Continue reading
3-year-old Cuban girl who lost both legs to gangrene stands for first time with prosthetics
“Everybody’s waiting for this moment,” the girl’s mother told a reporter with the help of a translator. “They’ve been waiting a long time to see her walk.” Continue reading
Halifax project looks to use old cannabis containers for prosthetic limbs
A Halifax man has spotted an opportunity to take some of the packaging out of the waste stream, while also improving lives. Continue reading
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Toronto comedian fundraising for ‘dream’ prosthetic leg
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Courtney Gilmour is raising funds for the prosthetic limb of her dreams and hopes to raise awareness about accessibility to quality prostheses for all Canadians who need them. Continue reading
Boston Marathon bombing survivor dances with bionic leg at Ted Talks Vancouver
Boston Marathon survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis took a big step on her road to recovery on the TED Talks Vancouver stage Wednesday night – many steps to be exact. Continue reading
U of T team works to create 3D-printed limbs for Ugandan children
A team at the University of Toronto is hoping to use 3D printing to change the lives of children with disabilities in Uganda by creating prosthetic limbs. Continue reading
WATCH: Scientist developing mind-controlled prosthetic leg
A team of engineers and scientists are getting closer to perfecting a prosthetic limb that can be controlled by the user’s thoughts. Continue reading