David Sengeh: The sore problem of prosthetic limbs II

What is the main problem with conventional prosthetic sockets?

• They are difficult to find

• They are uncomfortable

• They are too heavy

• They are too expensive

What method did the speaker use to capture the shape of the patient's anatomy?

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• X-ray imaging

• CT scan

• Ultrasound imaging

What did the speaker use to create a multi-material prosthetic socket?

• Laser cutter

• 3D printer

• Injection molding machine

• CNC machine

What is the goal of the speaker's research group?

• To study the effects of war and disease

• To create comfortable interfaces for amputees

• To design fashionable prosthetic sockets

• To develop affordable prosthetic limbs

What did the U.S. veteran say about the printed part of the prosthetic socket?

• It's uncomfortable

• It's too hard

• It's too heavy

• It's like walking on clouds

What is the speaker's hope for the tools and processes developed in their research group?

• To develop advanced technology for space exploration

• To improve the quality of life for animals

• To create more comfortable chairs

• To transform human potential

What is the speaker's main motivation for creating comfortable and affordable interfaces for amputees?

• To impress their colleagues at the MIT Media Lab

• To make a profit from selling prosthetic sockets

• To gain recognition in the medical field

• To begin healing the souls of those affected by war and disease

What is the estimated number of people who had their arms and legs amputated during the rebel war in Sierra Leone?

• 5,000

• 8,000

• 10,000

• 15,000