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3D-printed exoskeleton gives a little girl use of her arms (video) | VentureBeat


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The Dark Knight is forever...

Two-year-old Emma was born with a rare disease called arthrogryposis that makes it so she can’t raise her arms without assistance. Through the use of 3D printing, a Delaware hospital created a mobile plastic exoskeleton that now allows Emma to use her arms for many things.

3D printing ensures that a new exoskeleton can be created if Emma breaks or outgrows it. Emma is now on her second 3D-printed jacket and calls the device her “magic arms.”

That is really cool and historically relevant.

Printable body parts? Heck YES!!!

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