I am engaged in various activities in the field of sports for people with disabilities, utilizing 3D printing to produce personalized equipment for them. Through comprehensive initiatives such as equipment development, I aim to help break down the social barriers faced by people with disabilities.
The core of adaptive sports is to apply appropriate modifications and adaptations to equipment, methods, and rules according to the individual characteristics and functional levels of participants.
In practice, situations frequently arise in the field where various participants in adaptive sports require individualized equipment. This is because there are several limitations to using existing standardized equipment, which is designed based on the bodies of non-disabled individuals, as there is a wide variation in the athletic characteristics and physical functions of participants in adaptive sports due to their disabilities.
3D printing, one of the core scientific technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is regarded as a practical and effective solution for realizing values such as 'customer-centric' and 'personalized equipment support.' 3D printing technology is closely related to the development of sports equipment and devices, especially personalized equipment.
It offers high efficiency in terms of production time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods due to its simplified production process. There are no constraints on design and form, and the ease of data modification and repeated testing is a significant advantage in producing personalized products and small quantities of diverse products.
The broad application of 3D printing technology in the field of adaptive sports is considered one of the pioneering solutions to address various equipment and supply-related issues found across different adaptive sports disciplines.
Furthermore, it is significant in providing a foundation for the systematic establishment of a user-centered, personalized support system, the need for which is increasingly emphasized in the field of adaptive sports.