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At first it was a conceptual study, but then Or was put in touch with Ron, who had an accident, and was dependent on a wheelchair or braces in combination with crutches.
The designer’s invention is called the KAFO Splint, and consists of a fully-customizable and breathable functional 3D printed leg brace. Or started this project Steiner when he was a student at Israel's Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, and was using 3D printing to develop prototypes for a range of product design concepts.
After meeting Ron, Or created a 3D printed solution that was made especially for him, which can be customized for any other wearer.
The KAFO Splint design allows for open airflow and features an overall lightweight design, with special consideration taken to ensure that the leg supports would be able to hold the weight of its user; use of 3D scanning technology allows for the design to be optimized for a person’s specific weight.
“The main advantages are that it is customized and personalized to the user,” explained the inventor. “The 3D print can look like a regular product that was created using injection molding, but it's actually custom made. The design possibilities are great, and the finished product can be very attractive”.
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