Ted Audio Collective

Hi everyone, so something a little different today.

We're sharing an episode of a Ted Audio Collective podcast, Ted Tech.

Every week, host and tech journalist, Sherrell Dorsey, explores a TED Talk that shows how

technology is changing humanity and the way we live.

Here's one we thought you'd enjoy.

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Nearly 30 million people across the globe are in need of artificial limbs or braces.

That's more than the entire population of Texas.

These accessibility tools are essential for so many, enabling them to care for themselves

and drastically improve their quality of life.

Think of a skill technician having the use of their hand restored so they can go back

to work and provide for their family, or a child gaining a leg and running with friends

for the first time.

Unfortunately, the high cost of prosthetic limbs continues to be out of reach for many,

especially for those living in the global south, where importation fees can drive the

price up exponentially.

Depending on where you are, a leg or an arm can cost $5,000 or $50,000.

But what if technology could change all that?

I'm Sherrell Dorsey, and this is Ted Tech.

Today, we'll be hearing from Ted Fellow, Enzo Romero, who shares his own journey of using

prosthetics, and how that led him to a lifelong mission of creating accessible devices and

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