Student Inventors Create Low-Cost Prosthetics Using 3D Printing

A team of high school students from California has developed a revolutionary approach to creating prosthetic limbs using 3D printing technology. Their designs cost just $50 to produce, compared to traditional prosthetics that can cost thousands of dollars.

The students, working with their engineering teacher and local healthcare providers, have already fitted over 30 children with their custom prosthetics. The devices are not only affordable but also colorful and personalized to each child's preferences.

"Seeing a child smile when they put on their new prosthetic for the first time is incredibly rewarding," says Alex Thompson, 17, one of the student inventors. The team has open-sourced their designs so other communities can replicate their success worldwide.