3D Printed Headgear Protects a Cochlear Implant: The Cool Parts Show #31

Receiving a cochlear implant was bittersweet for Sarah Piersanti. After losing her hearing unexpectedly, the device was a godsend — she could hear her husband and children again, and be more independent in her daily life. But it also took away something core to who she is: martial arts. The delicate nature of the processor now embedded in her skull meant that Sarah could no longer practice jiu-jitsu alongside her family and friends for fear that one wrong move that might damage the electronics.

A chance encounter changed all that. Learn how Eastpoint Prosthetics and Additive America collaborated to print a custom helmet that could protect the processor in this episode.

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[jacobrollins]

The guy in gray from Additive America sounds like he is in the witness protection program.

[Lulue]

Still surprised that you guys haven't taken off. This is a very uplifting yet technically interesting story. I think Reddit will come for you eventually.

[jerrylamb]

Awesome "Cool Parts Show", Thank you so much!!!

[mansoorsiddique]

Is there a way I can have one ordered for my son. We are in U.K. and he is really keen to take up jiu jitsu

[victoriage]

I hope tht since this interview Additive America invested in better quality microphones :// V cool video though

[resatinal]

Is there a way I can have one ordered for myself. I am in Turkey

[isabelleboulay]

looking for this to fit under a motorcycle helmet

[altheanicoledavid]

Can this be used for taekwondo if possible

[txgec]

Just emailed you about this for our son. He is about to start adaptive baseball and has been in Karate for about a 6 months. It’s been our fear and risk to the CI’s. Any help is much appreciated. He loves sports and I have been searching and searching for a while and found your video! Please help. :-)