Archive: July, 2017
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Kiwi para-athlete Liam Malone out to beat Usain Bolt's sprinting record with 'super blades'
Kiwi para athlete Liam Malone reckons he can break Usain Bolt's 100m record within three years - Stuff. co. nz Read about Liam's next big challenge here Read More
3D printing a new way of life for amputees
Artificial limbs are running hot off the press at Victoria University’s School of Design in Wellington – the 3D printing press that is. Read More
Prosthetic Third Thumb Aims to Extend Wearer’s Body Functionality
"While prostheses have long been used to replace missing body parts, artist Dani Clode has developed a prosthetic thumb that is meant to augment ability. Read More
Kiwis engineer the world's first waterproof prosthetic hand
"Kiwi-company Taska Prosthetics has debuted a prosthetic hand they claim is advanced enough to disrupt the $23. 5 billion dollar prosthetic market. Read More