Team 12
Team Members |
Faculty Advisor |
Isaiah WIlliams |
Dr. Liisa Kuhn Sponsor Unsponsored Student Team |
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Creating a Modeling Software Add-On to Improve the Workflow of Breast Prosthetic Fitting
Develop a specialized add-on for the open-source 3D modeling software Blender that streamlines the creation of personalized and customized house-made, 3D-mesh silicone (meshicone) breast prosthetics utilizing patient-specific body scans. The ultimate goal will be for this add-on to eventually become an accessible an open-source extension of Blender, that will take 2 distinct 3D scans of the patient (bra on and bra off), then accurately align the 2 into 1 watertight figure to produce prosthetics which will restore the patient’s breast symmetry while providing comfort and restored confidence to the patient in the process. The add-on will incorporate a library of over 40 pre-sculpted prosthetic forms and utilize machine learning algorithms to suggest optimal shapes based on scan geometry, to minimize manual sculpting and accelerate the fitting process. The system will be designed with cost-effectiveness and scalability in mind—particularly for underserved populations where access remains limited and to bypass the fact that breast prosthetics aren’t usually covered by insurance. The aim is to optimize scan registration and automate key modeling steps, thus reducing production time, cost, and expand access to personalized breast prosthetics for all who may need assistance.