neo design: one togo
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neo design: one togo
'one togo' by neo design
german designer benjamin heirich of neo design has created 'one togo:'
designed for children and teenagers in togo, this prosthesis has a durable construction
devised for longevity and can be produced for under 30 euro.
'one togo' can be adjusted by 8cm on both the lower leg and thigh, allowing it to expand with the growing user.
the whole system is also modular so parts can be easily repaired or replaced in case it becomes damaged or too small.
made of metal and wood, materials for the prosthesic limb can be easily sourced and constructed in a workshop
based in togo. additionally, the foot shape is symmetrical to keep the production and storage costs low,
and the sole of the foot reuses an old bicycle tire for grip and cushioning.
production in togo
front
back
side
interior detail
joint detail
front foot detail
back foot detail
concept render
concept sketch
designboom has received this project from our 'DIY submissions' feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication.
Woooow this is amazing
amanda 07.10.11
Very nice details congratulation
steve 07.10.11
Durable and affordable and awesome constructed great job Neo Design.
hung 07.10.11
very, very impressive. great to see this on a monday morning.
nicey 07.11.11
Nicely done but not at all functional, sorry! The knee joint isn't going to last one day of walking if it's built like this. It's not stable enough if only supported on one side, it's going to bend very quickly. Also the extension stop is not going to last long. The foot completely made of wood is simply too stiff. The forefoot should be flexible otherwise the amputee has a really hard time to walk. And then you should do some more research regarding statics and alignment of the prosthetic leg. I'm a prosthetist, I know what I'm talking about, this isn't going to work at all.....
Jonas 07.11.11
I LOVE IT nice work
jana 07.11.11
coool project
zou 07.11.11
If everybody would put more creativity in projects like this ... where we would be now ... who needs 10000000 concept car ... who needs 10000000001 chairs. this is the right way dont mind about persons like jonas who can only make thinks bad. i realy like this one go ahead.
Charles Tom 07.12.11
I was saying that it was nicely done and I was pointing out the details that would not work on this design concept. That's valuable feedback from a prosthetist who worked for 17 years in this field, also in developing countries, with very similarly designed devices.
It's not about talking bad about other peoples creations.
It's not about talking bad about other peoples creations.
Jonas 07.12.11
this is really good design
patrik 07.12.11
Wow! Impressive! Great piece of work!
dan 07.13.11
a really good project congratulation to the designer
Ching He Huang 07.14.11
fantastic looks elegant
bodo 07.14.11
wooooooooooooow cool
Sina 07.16.11
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