TED: The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero

TED: The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero

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The video discusses the journey of a person born without a right hand, inspired by Star Wars to create a prosthesis. It covers the development of a myoelectric prosthesis, challenges in making it affordable, and the process of creating prostheses using 3D printing and recycled materials. The speaker founded LAT Bionics to provide affordable prostheses, impacting the community by enabling people with disabilities to regain functionality and independence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the speaker to pursue a career in mechatronics engineering?

A desire to help others

A family tradition

A fascination with robotics

Watching Star Wars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the cost of prosthetics a significant issue in developing countries?

High cost of imported prosthetics

Lack of skilled labor

High import taxes

Limited access to technology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one strategy used to reduce the cost of prosthetics?

Using cheaper metals

Reducing the number of motors

Hiring local engineers

Importing parts from China

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's team reduce the number of electromyography sensors?

By using advanced software

By increasing the number of motors

By focusing on essential gestures

By using wireless technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is primarily used in the 3D printing of the prosthetics?

Metal alloys

Recycled plastic bottles

Carbon fiber

Wood composites

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the company founded by the speaker?

Inca Robotics

LAT Bionics

Prosthetics Peru

Cusco Prosthetics

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of LAT Bionics?

To create luxury prosthetics

To develop local technology for affordable prosthetics

To import prosthetics

To train engineers in robotics