We already know that open source gives us better and more secure software. But with the advent of 3D printing, the open source model shows even more meaningful promise in areas like open source bionics.
The Video Screening Room
Learn about the promise and economically disrupting effect of 3D printed prosthetics in this short, engaging video about open bionics.
Learn more from the Open Bionics website and stay in the loop by following them on Twitter. If ever open source brought hope to this world, this is it.
For the past 10 years, Phil has been working at a public library in the Washington D.C.-area, helping youth and adults use the 28 public Linux stations the library offers seven days a week. He also writes for MAKE magazine, Opensource.com and TechSoup Libraries. Suggest videos by contacting Phil on Twitter or at pshapiro@his.com.
