1. . Prosthetic Arms for Children in Developing Nations Problem OpportunitySolutionResources Team Member Names- Majors Hundreds of thousands of amputations due to injury, infection, violence, and disease are reported every year. The average prosthetic runs from $3,000 to $30,000 which is too expensive for most people in developing nations without the assistance of NGOs. In addition, prosthetics need to be replaced several times for children to account for growth, therefore patients usually acquire a prosthetic as an adult. This does not allow children to develop normally. Since this is a non-profit venture, funding will be essential. There is a huge need for an ultra low-cost prosthetic which will account for child growth. NGOs, the Red Cross, Doctors without Borders and other sources of aid, need a prosthetic option which can easily be funded with contributions. In addition, the prosthetic needs to be customizable to the child and the provider needs contact to the doctor directly. The benefits will extend not only to the child, but also to the families, medical personnel, and communities which provide care. There currently is no company that has developed a growing prosthetic which is capable of developing with a child. Our goal is to fill the gap between childhood physical trauma and adult prosthetic development. The solution is an innovative molding process which allows for quick, inexpensive manufacturing. The technique uses a pixilated mold for quick production and easy customization. The design is robust, and after initial costs it will be over 400% times cheaper than current options. The product will prevent injuries often associated with inferior prosthetics and will allow for easy adaptation for child growth through detachable parts. The fingers will be able to be locked into position so that a child can grip and carry items. The arms will be directly sold to the doctors and will be made to order. Rather than stockpiling ready-made arms, the company will stock different parts for quick customization. Our distribution will use existing channels like the Red Cross and private charitable organizations for rapid delivery of custom prosthetic units to patents world-wide. Jonathan De Alderete -Mechanical Engineering Katherine Cain -Mechanical Engineering Olivia Keane -Mechanical Engineering Sean Gibson -Mechanical Engineering -Business Minor Erin Keaney -Plastics Engineering Brendan Donoguhe -Mechanical Engineering/ -History Child with no arms due to Agent Orange [Reuters] The primary source of funding is the Give a Hand program. In this program, Nonspec will sell a hand toy to parents and children in the US. Each sale will purchase a prosthetic arm for a child in a developing nation. We have reached out to museums, NGOs, and other possible interested parties. The feedback has been entirely positive and each organization has been willing to participate in the funding of the program. The final product has been sourced by 5 engineers, one with a business minor, and all with industry experience. Cultural requirements has been taken into account through thorough research and outreach. Worldwide need for prosthesis [SwissLeg] Exposure Marketing expertise Word of Mouth Start up funds Initial donations for supplies and equipment Time Time to build molding process and test product What is needed for this project to takeoff The Give a Hand program will help make the program self-sufficient. Eventually, the group plans to develop more advanced prosthesis and crutches for profit, which will also help to fund the children prosthesis program.