3D-Printed exoskeleton helps toddler with congenital disorder lift her arms

A beautiful video on how 3D printing has given a little child use of her arms shows that 3D printing can be beneficial in more ways than previously imagined. Two-year-old Emma was diagnosed with arthrogryposis, a rare disease that among other things, made her unable to raise her arms without assistance. A Delaware hospital manufactured a complete exoskeleten out of plastic, which now lets the child use her arms. When Emma outgrows the exoskeleton, 3D printing will allow a new one to be created. Emma already has her second 3D printed jacket, and she calls it “magic arms.” 3D printing business Stratasys that merged with Objet created this video. The printer was of Object’s make. Watch the brilliant video below.  

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