OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – One project at University of Nebraska Omaha is testing out innovative ways to help kids who are in need of prosthetics.
UNO’s Department of Biomechanics has a research lab specializing in the development of artificial limbs for children. Associate Professor Jorge Zuniga said they do this through additive manufacturing using 3D printers.
Nine-year-old Rue Gillespie is one person who uses prosthetics made by UNO’s team. She first met them when she was 4-years-old and uses a prosthetic on her left arm…