Tag: pediatric prosthetics
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New NSF Funding Advances 3D-Printed Pediatric Prostheses Aiming to Boost Activity for Children With Lower-Limb Amputations
Overview A recent grant from the National Science Foundation is fueling a pioneering project in pediatric prosthetics. The funding, awarded to Dr. Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering in the College of Engineering and Computing, supports the development of customized, continuous fiber, 3D-printed prostheses designed to be more affordable, accessible, and…
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New NSF Funding Advances 3D-Printed Prostheses for Children with Lower Extremity Amputation
New NSF Funding Fuels Innovation in Pediatric Prostheses A landmark National Science Foundation grant is propelling a multidisciplinary project that could transform how children with lower extremity amputations access high-performance, affordable prostheses. Led by Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), the project aims…