From Self‑Balancing Electric Bike to DIY Prosthetic Leg: A Maker’s Journey

The article chronicles how a Chinese maker built a self‑balancing electric bike, suffered a severe accident that cost him a leg, and then leveraged his engineering skills in 3D modeling, mechanics, CNC machining and programming to design, improve and personalize a prosthetic leg, sharing his experiences and insights to inspire others.

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From Self‑Balancing Electric Bike to DIY Prosthetic Leg: A Maker’s Journey

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Mar 6, 2016 · Artificial Intelligence

How a 19‑Year‑Old Built a Brain‑Controlled 3D‑Printed Prosthetic Arm

At 19, Easton LaChappelle transformed a childhood fascination with Transformers into a groundbreaking, brain‑wave‑controlled, 3D‑printed prosthetic arm, inspired by a 7‑year‑old girl’s need, winning international awards, attracting presidential attention, and openly sharing the design for worldwide use.

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How a 19‑Year‑Old Built a Brain‑Controlled 3D‑Printed Prosthetic Arm