>> Have you seen the prototype 3D printed cast? The idea is to minimize the swampy skin problem and be able to beam a little additional healing (the latter was the point, but the former is a bonus too. <<
Two different versions. The first was white and had no ultrasound, that's a later addition. Originally the idea was to prevent skin damage and provide greater support in the most fragile area of the body. They really need to get this into mass production but it'll probably be years before anyone can be arsed to do it.
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dancing_serpent
Re: Getting Through
Date: 2014-05-01 04:11 am (UTC)Exactly. The oven mitts sometimes have that, and almost always bumps or lines for texture. There are grippy sleeves:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SILICONE-COFFEE-CUP-SLEEVE-GLASS-SLEEVE-AROUND-SLEEVE-FREE-SHIPPING/1247675958.html
And here's a metal travel mug with textured grip:
http://www.absorbentprinting.com/drinkware/mugs-tumblers/stainless-steel-travel-mugs/16-oz-terrano-tumbler
>> Have you seen the prototype 3D printed cast? The idea is to minimize the swampy skin problem and be able to beam a little additional healing (the latter was the point, but the former is a bonus too. <<
Two different versions. The first was white and had no ultrasound, that's a later addition. Originally the idea was to prevent skin damage and provide greater support in the most fragile area of the body. They really need to get this into mass production but it'll probably be years before anyone can be arsed to do it.