who we are
Our mission is to restore dignity to under-served amputees around the world through the production and distribution of quality and affordable prostheses.
how it started
2ft Prosthetics originated as a group of BYU students interested in using their technical skills to benefit others around the world. Our team of passionate engineers and business advisers is interested in training local citizens to produce prosthetic devices as a means of encouraging self-reliance through job creation.
The PVC leg
Our original design, developed by a team of engineering students at BYU, is a simple foot made of PVC pipe with a polypropylene socket. The total material cost for the device is under $25. Only a saw, scissors, an oven or fire, and a drill are needed to manufacture the PVC leg. Materials for this leg are available locally, and the skills required to manufacture and fit the leg can be taught to local citizens. A utility patent for this leg design was issued on December 18, 2012.
Our original design, developed by a team of engineering students at BYU, is a simple foot made of PVC pipe with a polypropylene socket. The total material cost for the device is under $25. Only a saw, scissors, an oven or fire, and a drill are needed to manufacture the PVC leg. Materials for this leg are available locally, and the skills required to manufacture and fit the leg can be taught to local citizens. A utility patent for this leg design was issued on December 18, 2012.
our approach
