Name: Beautiful artificial limbs
Uploaded: 2012-03-17T13:56:49Z
Duration: 10 min 54 s
Description: Prosthetics can't replicate the look and feel of lost limbs but they can carry a lot of personality. Designer Scott Summit shows 3D-printed, individually designed prosthetic legs that are unabashedly artificial and completely personal -- from macho to fabulous.

Prosthetics can't replicate the look and feel of lost limbs but they can carry a lot of personality. Designer Scott Summit shows 3D-printed, individually designed prosthetic legs that are unabashedly artificial and completely personal -- from macho to fabulous.

Beautiful artificial limbs

Prosthetic limbs no longer have to be cold, utilitarian devices; they can become unique expressions of identity and style. By using 3D scanning and printing, designers can create custom fairings that capture a person's shape, tattoos, and personality traits. One athlete regained not just his ability to play soccer but also his sense of self when his prosthetic matched his original form. These individualized solutions challenge mass production and invite a new era where products are truly made for one.