When it comes to 3D-printing, the possibilities are endless for creating new solutions to tricky problems plaguing humans and even animals.
Derby the 2-year-old Husky mix was born with a birth defect that left his two front legs and paws, which made it impossible for him to walk. Over the years, Derby and his owners have tried everything to make him mobile. Finally, after all their hard work, Derby is finally being fitted with a pair of prosthetic legs that will let him walk like a normal dog of his size.
Last year, Derby was given his first pair of 3D-printed legs. In order to let him adjust to walking properly, the first legs were much lower to the ground.
But now, Derby is getting fitter with a new pair that are taller and allow him to walk and sit upright like a normal dog.
Watch the incredible video below to see how science has given this dog his freedom back.
Dog’s 3D-Printed Prosthetics Get An UpgradeDerby the dog got his first pair of 3D-printed prosthetics last year, but now he’s been fitted with an even better pair of legs thanks to new 3D-printing advances. http://voc.tv/14JQHoo
Posted by Vocativ on Saturday, January 2, 2016
Can you believe how well these 3D prosthetic legs work for Derby? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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