Krista Donaldson: The $80 prosthetic knee that's changing lives

The video discusses the speaker's work with D-Rev, focusing on the development of the ReMotion Knee, a prosthetic designed for low-income amputees. It highlights the challenges faced by amputees, the importance of user-centric design, and the need for market-driven strategies to ensure scalability and impact. The video also shares success stories and future goals for expanding the reach of the ReMotion Knee.

What was the main focus of the speaker's work in Iraq?

• Improving healthcare

• Developing new transportation systems

• Rebuilding schools

• Rebuilding electricity infrastructure

What is the primary cause of limb loss for people living on less than four dollars a day?

• Workplace injuries

• Natural disasters

• Vehicle accidents

• Land mines

What is a key feature of the ReMotion Knee that makes it affordable?

• It mimics a natural human knee with a polycentric mechanism

• It is designed for Western markets

• It is made from expensive materials

• It uses a single axis mechanism

Why is it important for products to be user-centric according to the speaker?

• To make them more expensive

• To ensure they are aesthetically pleasing

• To increase production costs

• To ensure they meet the needs of the end user

What modification was made to the ReMotion Knee to address user feedback?

• Added a noise dampener

• Increased weight

• Reduced range of motion

• Made it more expensive

What does the speaker believe is necessary for a product to reach users at scale?

• Limited production

• Donations

• Being market-driven

• Heavy subsidies

How did receiving a ReMotion Knee impact Pournima's life?

• She was able to start a new job

• She moved to a new city

• She could return to her engineering studies

• She became a prosthetist