Local Amputee Riders--Want A Free Moto-Compatible Prosthetic?

[Nemo Brinker]

Hey BARF,
Long time no see.

I've been working for a biomaterials place that has an artist in residence. They want to make a one off, custom lower-leg prosthesis from lab-grown biomaterials and the usual steel, etc. Want to work with us and get a free prosthetic? Part of the dream is to build one that works on a bike... likely a time-consuming process, but the result would be pretty cool.

I figure since this is a non-profit project it's acceptable, but mods, have no qualms killing this if not.

 

[NoTraffic]

Hey BARF,
Long time no see.

I've been working for a biomaterials place that has an artist in residence. They want to make a one off, custom lower-leg prosthesis from lab-grown biomaterials and the usual steel, etc. Want to work with us and get a free prosthetic? Part of the dream is to build one that works on a bike... likely a time-consuming process, but the result would be pretty cool.

I figure since this is a non-profit project it's acceptable, but mods, have no qualms killing this if not.

The ask would be what skill sets are you looking for? Is this general labor you're requesting?

 

[Nemo Brinker]

Nope, looking for an amputee as a model to build the design around. We do the work, you get the prosthetic.

 

[ST Guy]

How much time is involved on how many days? I know it's hard to say but an estimate would be good info.

 

[Whammy]

How about East Bay Dave???
Im sure he would be interested if it got him back on a bike.:thumbup

 

[Butch]

Way cool.

 

[mightslip]

Curious: How do the bio-materials come into play?

 

[Nemo Brinker]

Unfortunately I don't have a time estimate. I would guess at least a couple of in-lab visits to take measurements, try shapes, etc. and then to test the finished product.

The biomaterials would come into play to produce the shape and surface of the prosthetic; if it works as planned, it would create a more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable alternative to current 3D-printed prosthetic limbs.

 

[budman]

How about East Bay Dave???
Im sure he would be interested if it got him back on a bike.:thumbup

Nemo... this is super cool. :thumbup

EBD would be a great choice from my perspective too.
I am happy to PM him.. He is in the east bay, where is the Lab??

That might make a difference to him.

 

[ThumperX]

Beat me to it! I immediately thought of East Bay Dave.
You also might talk with Mert Lawwill (very approachable) who has designed prosthetic hands for riders.

 

[ThumperX]

I was also thinking about Astrid.

 

[gixxerjeff]

I thought of EBD immediately too.
It would be cool if this thing got done in house.

 

[bikeama]

Threads like this is why I love Barf :thumbup. :thumbup

 

[cg_ops]

If you guys segue into lab-grown arms, count me in!