Bolivian toymaker restores limbs, dignity with 3D-printing

[Article] Un fabricant de jouets bolivien imprime des prothèses en 3D pour aider ses compatriotes amputés.


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Bolivian toymaker restores limbs, dignity with 3D-printing.Achocalla (Bolivia) (AFP) - As a kid growing up in poverty in rural Bolivia, Roly Mamani built his own toys. Now a 34-year-old engineer, he 3D prints limbs for Indigenous compatriots scarred by life-changing accidents.Mamani funds the endeavor...
This article was published Thursday, 15 February, 2024 by AFP
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Marco Antonio Nina, 26, who lost his left arm at the age of 14 in a work accident, tests his bionic arm prosthesis that Roly Mamani made for him in his 'Robotics Creators' workshop in Achocalla, Bolivia, on January 8, 2024 © AFP JORGE BERNAL


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