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Dr. Sethi and the Jaipur Foot

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2008-01-10 20:50:57 by Josh in Medgadget
...foot, which has never been patented, is available in more than 25 countries, most of them poor, many of them with great numbers of land-mine victims. Unlike many high-priced prostheses in developed countries, it can be made by traditional craftsmen, lasts more than five years and costs about $30, making it affordable for mass distribution Dr....
 
Tags: jaipur, jaipur foot, jaipur foot piece, foot, dual purpose foot, sach foot, normal foot, human foot, normal human foot
 
 
 
 
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A More Natural Prosthetic Foot

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2008-06-20 16:06:24 by Rohit Joshi in Medgadget
...foot is designed to mimic the action of a jointed foot to allow for a more natural and stable gait. Built by inventor and mechanical engineer Jerome Rifkin, the artificial foot bends like a normal foot and ankle, and conforms to the terrain underneath it. The prosthetic options for foot amputees is limited due to the complexity involved in...
 
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You too can become a twinkle-toed Terminator with Tensegrity prosthetic foot

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2008-06-20 16:05:38 by Rob Beschizza in Boing Boing Gadgets
...foot's natural mechanisms. From Medgadget : Built by inventor and mechanical engineer Jerome Rifkin, the artificial foot bends like a normal foot and ankle, and conforms to the terrain underneath it. The prosthetic options for foot amputees is limited due to the complexity involved in mimicking the weight-bearing action and propulsion...
 
Tags: foot, foot amputees, artificial foot bends, human foot, tensegrity, normal foot, prosthetic options, regenerative power, prototype prosthesis
 
 
 
 
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You too can become a twinkle-toed Terminator with Tensegrity prosthetic foot

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2008-06-20 16:05:38 by Rob Beschizza in Boing Boing Gadgets
...foot's natural mechanisms. From Medgadget : Built by inventor and mechanical engineer Jerome Rifkin, the artificial foot bends like a normal foot and ankle, and conforms to the terrain underneath it. The prosthetic options for foot amputees is limited due to the complexity involved in mimicking the weight-bearing action and propulsion...
 
Tags: foot, foot amputees, artificial foot bends, human foot, tensegrity, normal foot, prosthetic options, regenerative power, prototype prosthesis
 
 
 
 
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Patio Foot Spas for a little bit of pampering

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2008-10-14 12:30:01 by Edwin in Coolest Gadgets
...Foot Spas that aim to help you unwind after a long hard day at work. The range of models are meant to help you melt your aches and stress away, and the adjustable water jet strength is able to offer a stimulating foot massage Creating your home oasis is more important than ever, and when you add a Patio Foot Spa to your home, there is no...
 
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Medi-Points Foot Massager

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2008-02-12 16:18:38 by Julie in GadgetGrid
...Foot Massager gently caresses your feet, putting you in complete relaxation. The foot massager also includes acupressure nodes for additional benefits Product Features Relieves stress, Eases pain, Relieves neuropathy, Relaxes muscles Improves circulation Velcro cover, Acupuncture nodes 10-minute timer, 3 intensity levels Clockwise or...
 
Tags: foot massager, pain, nerve endings underneath, eases pain, feet, includes acupressure nodes, toilet seat lifter, ghz cordless presenter, improves circulation
 
 
 
 
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Foot Flush Allows Hands-Free Flushing, Caters to Your OCD Tendencies [Housewares]

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2008-03-24 19:30:05 by Adrian Covert in Gizmodo
...Foot Flush is a bathroom mechanism that hooks to your toilet flusher and pulls the handle down when you step on the foot pedal, creating a hands-free toilet experience. It might expose your lack of taste in interior decor and make you appear socially inept. But be damned if you let that germ incubator masquerading as your bathroom launch an...
 
Tags: foot flush, hands-free toilet experience, toilet flusher, immune system, interior decor, all-out attack, foot pedal, bathroom mechanism, bathroom launch
 
 
 
 
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Tensegrity prosthetic foot promises to make walking easier

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2008-06-20 17:41:00 by Donald Melanson in Engadget
...foot can nonetheless give amputees a more natural gait and make it easier for them to walk across difficult terrain. That's apparently possible thanks to a unique but simple mid-foot joint, which takes the place of the ankle joint more commonly found in prosthetic feet and creates a flexible arch in the middle of the foot. A range of springs...
 
Tags: foot, tensegrity prosthetic foot, simple mid-foot joint, joint, inventor jerome rifkin, rifkin, easier, ankle joint, terrain
 
 
 
 
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KNEX 6 Foot Ferris Wheel Kit

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2008-10-21 02:06:31 by scooter in GadgetGrid
...Foot Ferris Wheel Kit. Inspired by George Ferris Jr.s original 1893 wheel, it takes 8,550 pieces to simulate his dream. You get all the standard goods with this huge take on. A ton of color and sized rods, connectors, gears and a bible sized instruction booklet that an engineer might understand. But Im sure when all is said and built, the...
 
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