Recasting the artificial limb

Peter Lee is involved in biomechanics for lower limb prostheses and orthoses (broadly defined as a physical device applied externally to the body to assist in function or movement) to improve artificial limb function and facilitate the psychological acceptance of amputees. His team works on the development of new materials and methods for low cost prostheses in the developing world. For NGV Triennial Voices, Peter Lee and his team share a documentary of their travel to Vietnam to trial a new technology for the casting of artificial limbs. The technology is affordable, efficient and simple to introduce, making it ideal for improving wellbeing in disadvantaged communities.