Kendall F Gretsch
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Dr. Kendall F Gretsch has pioneered the intersection of additive manufacturing and rehabilitative medicine, with a primary focus on developing accessible, low-cost upper extremity prosthetics. Her landmark 2015 study, "Development of novel 3D-printed robotic prosthetic for transradial amputees" (124 citations), addressed the prohibitive expense of myoelectric prostheses by leveraging three-dimensional printing technology. Building on the Robohand concept, Gretsch engineered a novel, inexpensive robotic prosthetic that overcame key functional limitations, demonstrating that high-performance assistive devices could be democratized through digital fabrication. This work established her as a leading voice in open-source prosthetic design, directly impacting the field of affordable rehabilitation technology. Her contributions have not only advanced clinical practice but also inspired a new generation of engineers to pursue low-cost, customizable solutions for amputees worldwide.
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- 1Development of novel 3D-printed robotic prosthetic for transradial amputees124 citations · 2015