CURE Prosthetics

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$3,000.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

CURE

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Life Arm and Bionicli.

Countries

Tunisia

Manufacturing/Building Method

The prothesis is 3D printed and sensors are added. The arm can be customized to the user. It is manufactured in Tunisia where CURE is based.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

The prosthesis can be purchased from CURE, which is looking to develop a business to business model with national and international distributors, government agencies, and hospitals.

Distributions to Date Status

Three, having just completed testing phase in July 2019 Interview with representative

Design Specifications

The prosthesis is designed to be affordable and to be manufactured in Tunisia. It is designed for below the elbow/transradial amputees. The arm uses myoelectric sensors and is made of a corn-based plastic.

Technical Support

CURE provides one month of AR and VR based training for users.

Replacement Components

Replacement components include components such as fingers if needed. For users, replacement components are two batteries.^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

At least three years, currently working to expand to five years ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Vetted Performance Status

Completed internal testing July 2019 ^{Interview with representative}

Safety

Temperature and water considerations: Cannot be wet, cannot be near fire. No skin allergy concerns ^{Interview with representative}

Complementary Technical Systems

CURE provides AR and VR based training for users.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

Internally tested for weight, comfort, and adjustability. [Interview with representative]

Other Information

None