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WorksheetsDavid Sengeh: The sore problem of prosthetic limbs II
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
