3D printed hands, tools co-created by Singapore non-profit group plug assistive-tech gaps

Irene Lim, 38, lost her limbs after being infected with sepsis two years ago. - ST

SINGAPORE: Living independently became a challenge for 38-year-old Irene Lim after part of her forearms and legs were amputated in 2023 due to sepsis triggered by an unknown bacterial infection.

She could not afford prosthetic arms as she had already spent her life savings of around $300,000 on her treatment, pushing her to seek alternative solutions.