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hlthe2b

(102,225 posts)

3. yes, indeed...

Reply to MerryBlooms (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 20, 2014, 08:57 AM

Dec 2014

although I wish they had worked with a veterinarian anatomist/veterinary physiologist on the prosthetic or that they do so going forward. As cool and wonderful as it is currently, if they don't eventually get his "front legs" closer to the level of the rear legs, he is going to have significant back issues develop.

But, yes, very very impressive.

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NASA Just Emailed A Wrench To The International Space Station [View all] MerryBlooms Dec 2014 OP

With all the discussion of 3D printing, I'd wondered if that might be possible. VERY cool hlthe2b Dec 2014 #1

So amazing to me. Also, the story of 3D prosthetic legs for this dog MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #2

yes, indeed... hlthe2b Dec 2014 #3

On one of the TV interviews they said the prosthetics will be made higher csziggy Dec 2014 #9

Good to hear. hlthe2b Dec 2014 #10

I think this is pretty cool, but saying they sent it up because they "overheard" Butch needing one bloomington-lib Dec 2014 #4

Amazing underpants Dec 2014 #5

I'm still trying to understand the materials used in the printing process. gvstn Dec 2014 #6

3D Printing Basics MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #7

Thanks. gvstn Dec 2014 #8

3d printing is one of the most amazing developments iny lifetime. yardwork Dec 2014 #11