Open-Source Two-Piece Forearm Crutch

Western University - FAST Lab mail

OSHWA UID

CA000072 Project Website

Certification Date

February 14, 2026

Country

Canada

This open-source two-piece forearm crutch is designed for distributed manufacturing and local fabrication in low-resource contexts. It can be fabricated using locally available materials and tools, such as low-cost desktop-size 3D printers, wooden dowels, and standard fasteners. The provided design files and documentation support the easy replication of accessible, affordable, and customizable mobility aid products across different builders' skill levels and local replication contexts.

Version

1.3

Licenses
Hardware
CERN-OHL-S-2.0
Software
GPL-3.0-only
Documentation
GPL-3.0-only
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Project Type
Tool
3D Printing
Manufacturing
Other
Keywords
3D printing, Additive Manufacturing, Assistive Technology, Customizable Crutch, Mobility aid, Open Hardware

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