3D-Printed Exoskeleton

3D-printed exoskeletons, free Getty, Play-Doh Oscars and more in our weekly look at the web

Applications for 3D printing keep pushing the boundaries of design, art and science. The latest innovation is a robotic suit that acts as an exoskeleton—incorporating both 3D-printed components and mechanical parts—and assists paralyzed people with their walking and standing. Each suit is individually crafted: the wearer’s thighs and hips are scanned, then the components are printed to ensure comfort and capability. In development since 2005, …

Free Getty

3D-printed exoskeletons, free Getty, Play-Doh Oscars and more in our weekly look at the web

The world’s largest photo service, Getty Images, has long-been a resource for journalists and anyone else who could afford their prices. Recognizing their content was already everywhere (oftentimes uncredited), the service has made their photos free, by way of embed links. While no one can be certain of the longterm commercial effects, this is definitely a step in the right direction for a modern, shareable …

UMBRA

3D-printed exoskeletons, free Getty, Play-Doh Oscars and more in our weekly look at the web

Amsterdam-based photographer Viviane Sassen is hard at work; not resting since her book “Etan & Me” was released just last October. Her latest project, “UMBRA,” explores the ancient subject of light and darkness through 11 single prints by Sassen and poems by Maria Barnas, which London-based publisher Oodee has bound into a handsome book limited to 600 copies. For those lucky enough to live near …