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UF students design 3D-printed assistive devices for people with disabilities

University of Florida occupational therapy and engineering students are teaming up to create custom, low-cost 3D-printed tools that help people with disabilities handle everyday tasks. The collaboration pairs health professions students with engineering teams to develop items such as jar openers and key grippers that address small but persistent challenges often ignored by large medical equipment manufacturers. Participants receive personalized devices tailored to their specific needs.

Sources: UF News