Prototype Case
Victoria Hand Project nabs $250,000 prize
by:Tuowei
2019-09-09
The Victorian hand project makes it low
In the Impact Challenge run by Google, artificial hands in developing countries cost $250,000.
Google charity org.
The competition includes 10 non-Canadianprofits.
The top five players earned $750,000 each and the rest $250,000 each.
Local entries located at the University of Victoria use 3D printers to create hands in countries such as Nepal, Guatemala and Ecuador, which is a valuable service because of the fact that 40 million of the world\'s people need artificial limbs, only people can get care.
The fake hand costs about $300 each, while the traditional model costs between $2,000 and $3,000.
In the Impact Challenge run by Google, artificial hands in developing countries cost $250,000.
Google charity org.
The competition includes 10 non-Canadianprofits.
The top five players earned $750,000 each and the rest $250,000 each.
Local entries located at the University of Victoria use 3D printers to create hands in countries such as Nepal, Guatemala and Ecuador, which is a valuable service because of the fact that 40 million of the world\'s people need artificial limbs, only people can get care.
The fake hand costs about $300 each, while the traditional model costs between $2,000 and $3,000.
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