Wheelchair-bound woman walks again with a 3D printed exoskeleton (video)

One more area where the prototyping & micro-scale manufacture capability of 3D printing will make unique devices possible & economically feasible.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/02/wheelchair-bound-woman-walks-again-with-a-3d-printed-exoskeleton/ / technology health fitness 1992 Amanda Boxtel suffered skiing accident paralysed from the waist down doctors doctor never walk again world world’s first 3D printed exoskeleton ability climb out of her wheelchair walk once again Ekso-Suit fully bespoke 3D Systems data full body scan print custom designed design tailor tailored custom-tailored pieces fit exactly Amanda’s body mechanical components EksoBionics provide automation allowing safe safely use her legs pair of canes waking stick sticks walk around 3D scanning print printer printing technologies make making Amanda’s exoskeleton Scott Summit senior director for functional design 3D Systems 3D-printed parts bumping into bony prominences abrasion abrasions sense of touch sensation in her legs tiny skin injuries can become dangerously infected before they’re found comfortable fit isn’t just a nicety safety necessity exoskeletons 3D printing print individualized fit technology test testing tester exoskeleton design help paralysed patients patient walk again EksoBionics test pilots designer designing design process courage courageous robot-assisted robot assisted /