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A group of Edgewood Middle School classmates, along with their teacher, Abbi Richcreek, came together to create a prosthetic hand for student Owen Lewis, who has a limb difference in his left hand.
Lewis was also an active member of the team, helping to size and build his own prosthetic hand, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools.
The students collaborated with Grace College and its engineering students to design and produce the hand. Multiple sizes were 3D printed before completing the final version. In total, four prosthetic hands are being made, with the remaining three nearing completion. Two of the hands are intended for Lewis’ current use, while the additional two will be available as he grows.
Richcreek said, “Edgewood Middle School’s STEM Enabling the Future group looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Grace College Department of Engineering to make a positive impact in our community by producing and fitting 3D-printed hands for individuals in need. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a 3D-printed hand, please contact Edgewood Middle School.”
Principal JoElla Hauselman said, “One of the most exciting outcomes of this joint venture with Grace College was the experience that inspired students to consider robotics and engineering for their future careers. Owen, the student who received the prosthetic hand and helped design and build it, shared that he wants to help create hands for other children who don’t have one.”
