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The Future of Prosthetics Through Data and Design with Dhruv Agrawal
Manage episode 489777342 series 3356176
Dhruv Agrawal, founder of Aether Biomedical, shares how a birthday gift 3D printer led him from medical school to developing the Zeus hand, the strongest bionic prosthetic hand on the market with revolutionary cloud-based tracking capabilities.
• Journey from medical student to prosthetics innovator began with a 3D printer birthday gift
• Uses additive manufacturing not just for prototyping but for actual production components
• Zeus hand features industry-leading grip strength and 30-minute repair capability
• Cloud-based platform tracks usage data, showing super users complete 700-800 grip cycles daily
• Data collected helps optimize device settings and provides evidence for insurance authorization
• Most users rely on 4-6 standard grips plus 2-3 customized grips for specific activities
• Currently working on multiple versions of the Zeus hand at different price points
• Long-term vision is to become "the operating system for assistive devices" across prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons
• Company of 60 people with half dedicated to research and development
• Future developments include VR training tools for phantom limb pain management
Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Aether Biomedical (00:00:00)
2. 3D Printing Journey and Foundation (00:03:02)
3. Manufacturing with Additive Technology (00:08:39)
4. The Zeus Hand: Features and Development (00:17:15)
5. Cloud-Based Platform and Data Insights (00:23:12)
6. Socket Fit and User Experience (00:31:37)
7. Future Development and Company Vision (00:37:15)
8. Closing Thoughts and Reflection (00:44:03)
131 episodes
Manage episode 489777342 series 3356176
Dhruv Agrawal, founder of Aether Biomedical, shares how a birthday gift 3D printer led him from medical school to developing the Zeus hand, the strongest bionic prosthetic hand on the market with revolutionary cloud-based tracking capabilities.
• Journey from medical student to prosthetics innovator began with a 3D printer birthday gift
• Uses additive manufacturing not just for prototyping but for actual production components
• Zeus hand features industry-leading grip strength and 30-minute repair capability
• Cloud-based platform tracks usage data, showing super users complete 700-800 grip cycles daily
• Data collected helps optimize device settings and provides evidence for insurance authorization
• Most users rely on 4-6 standard grips plus 2-3 customized grips for specific activities
• Currently working on multiple versions of the Zeus hand at different price points
• Long-term vision is to become "the operating system for assistive devices" across prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons
• Company of 60 people with half dedicated to research and development
• Future developments include VR training tools for phantom limb pain management
Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Aether Biomedical (00:00:00)
2. 3D Printing Journey and Foundation (00:03:02)
3. Manufacturing with Additive Technology (00:08:39)
4. The Zeus Hand: Features and Development (00:17:15)
5. Cloud-Based Platform and Data Insights (00:23:12)
6. Socket Fit and User Experience (00:31:37)
7. Future Development and Company Vision (00:37:15)
8. Closing Thoughts and Reflection (00:44:03)
131 episodes
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