[SCIENCE!] 3D Printed Exoskeleton Helps Toddler Overcome Muscular Disorder

[Shyria Dracnoir]

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Originally Posted by iO9

Meet Emma. She's two years old and suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare disorder that makes moving her arms extremely difficult. But with the aid of Dr. Tariq Rahman, Whitney Sample, and her custom-fit, 3D-printed Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton, Emma now has the strength to lift her arms and play like any toddler.

Figured this was as good a chance as any to balance out the negativity in this subforum. I'm happy to see this girl get the chance to experience a world that her disability would have blocked off to her, and I'm hoping as the technology spreads more kids get that same opportunity.