Details
  • Category : Hardware, Social Impact
  • Affiliation: 2nd place winner in the 2014 Zahn Social Innovation Prize
  • Status: Alum
  • prosthetiks.com

PRO-sthetiks is a startup inspired by the wonderful and dedicated mother of two of its members. As a double amputee, she relies on assistance from others to put on her prosthetic limbs, which can be difficult, especially in emergency situations. PRO-sthetiks has developed a revolutionary automatic prosthetic locking system that is entirely mechanical so that a person with an amputation can easily put on their prosthetic without any external help. This allows them to regain their independence and mobility – especially in times of need – at a fraction of the cost.