DRDO, AIIMS launch Make-in-India carbon foot prosthesis
ADIDOC is a major breakthrough under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, launched by DRDL Director Dr GA Srinivasa Murthy and AIIMS Bibinagar executive director Dr Ahanthem Santa Singh.
ADIDOC is biomechanically tested to load up to 125 kg with sufficient factor of safety. It has three variants to cater to patients of different weights. This foot is designed with the goal of offering a high-quality and affordable solution accessible to a larger population in need, while delivering performance at par with available international models, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
DRDO's DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled ADIDOC, an indigenously developed, cost-effective carbon fibre foot prosthesis under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Biomechanically tested for up to 125 kg, it offers three variants and performance on par with global models. Priced under ₹20,000, it aims to improve accessibility for low-income amputees and reduce reliance on costly imports.
It is expected to reduce the cost significantly to as low as less than ₹20,000 in production in comparison to the current imported similar products that cost around ₹2 lakh. Hence, this innovation is expected to significantly improve accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for low income group amputees in India, reduce dependency on imported technologies, and support broader social and economic inclusion for people with disabilities.
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