Open Bionics
Affordable, 3D-printed, robotic prostheses for children and young people
- Funding £697,464
- Competition Child Health - Restoring Function
- Competition Date Spring 2016
- Local AHSN West of England AHSN
- Website https://www.openbionics.com/
- Key Contact Joel Gibbard
- Status On Market
- Pathways Children & Young People
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Technology Medical Devices
The adequate provision of prostheses for children and young people is complex, reflecting the changing size, diversity of activities, as well as early social and psychological development of this cohort. The critical concerns of the child, the parent and the healthcare professional are that care promotes independence, is tailored to the individual, and complements their needs by maximising choice. Currently, this process is restricted due to cost and increased demand on limited NHS resources. As such, this proposal looks to address these concerns through the provision of affordable, multi-grip, robotic prostheses for children and young people with upper limb deficiencies.
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