Crafting Hands-Free, Adjustable Prostheses with Sydney Robinson

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

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Innovative adjustable sockets stand to revolutionize prosthetics, promoting comfort and user satisfaction for amputees. Sydney Robinson shares her journey in creating Vessl Prosthetics, emphasizing design iterations, user feedback, and strategic positioning within the market that enable transformative solutions in limb care.
• Introduction to Vessl and its mission to revolutionize prosthetic sockets
• Sydney Robinson's engineering background and entry into prosthetics
• The key problems with traditional prosthetics and the need for adjustability
• Mechanical solution for adaptive sockets without electronics
• Feedback loops from users and prosthetists for iterative design improvement
• The roadmap for product launch and future plans in the market
• Discussion on market consolidation versus independent practices
• Importance of collaboration between engineers and clinicians in prosthetic design
Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.

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1. Innovations in Prosthetics and Orthotics (00:00:00)

2. Innovations in Prosthetic Socket Design (00:05:26)

3. The Journey of Prosthetic Innovation (00:14:04)

4. Balancing Prosthetic Innovation and Business (00:25:54)

5. Future of Orthotic and Prosthetic Industry (00:38:02)