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July 20, 2026Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology

Design for replicability in open-source distributed assistive technology for low-resource settings: a case study of two-piece 3D-printed forearm crutches

Alessia Romani Rebecca Kaaya Nansubuga Maryam Mottaghi Danielle Munang Emily Bow Pearce Pooja Viswanathan Thomas Jenkyn Tarek Loubani Jacob M. Reeves Joshua M. Pearce

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This work investigates how the design of open-source assistive technology can ensure replicability across different contexts.
Developed and evaluated a two-piece open-source forearm crutch.
Fabricated and assembled four batches using various materials and 3D printers.
Conducted mechanical static load testing and economic analysis following ISO standards.
Established consistent load-bearing capacity across batches, e.g. mean load-bearing achieved comparable values.
Quantitative assessments translated structural performance into measurable criteria for replicability.
Achieved limited cost variability, supporting affordability and repairability in local contexts.

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Evaluates replicability of assistive crutches in low-resource settings, indicating design flexibility's importance.

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Romani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61ae6bfaa9903c51169bd3 https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2702838

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