Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon and Social Aid: The Production of Prosthetic Equipments for the Disabled

Abstract

Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Technology Service section, Institute of Research and Development, with collaboration of Department of Tools and dye Technology, Faculty of Engineering produced the prosthesis for the disabled since 2000. Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon has allocated annual budget for the ongoing operations of more than 350,000 baht per year and has provided materials, tools and components, including the use of machine tools and university personnel for designing innovation. testing and manufacturing and delivering prosthetic equipments to government agencies that serve hopeless people who have no chance to servive and help the disabled who lost their arms or legs to live a normal life independently and would not be burden to the society.