For the 2018 Additive Manufacturing Competition, students were challenged to solve a real-life medical problem for a veteran who endured a traumatic thumb amputation on his left hand. As part of the contest, participants watched an introductory video to learn about the patient’s disability, assessed his condition and determined how they could design an adaptive device that would allow the veteran to continue using his PlayStation 3 gaming system.

The winning devices consisted of 3D-printed parts designed to allow the veteran to comfortably use a PlayStation 3 controller, without his current silicone prosthetic.

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