The final mini-project of the Foundation’s participants for this year, titled “m3Dicine,” introduces an innovative approach to the development of orthopedic aids. A team of young researchers from diverse fields—Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Physics, and Natural Sciences—has begun work on creating a 3D prototype of a hand orthosis aimed at improving the functionality and comfort of existing solutions on the market.
The team includes Tijana Lukić and Marija Milićević from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ana Filipović from the Faculty of Medicine, Zlatan Vasović from the Faculty of Physics, and Lazar Novićević from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Their task is to research and enhance existing orthosis models, focusing on improvements in materials, design, and comfort.
This independent project is part of this year’s pilot program by the Foundation, and “m3Dicine” is the last mini-project from our students this year. Although the research process comes with numerous challenges, the team remains undeterred, working diligently to find solutions that will enable a better quality of life for patients. While it may not yield immediate results, this process is vital for developing innovations that could significantly improve the orthopedic industry. The goal of this project is to showcase the research process—a “work in progress” that aims to inspire other young people to start realizing their own ideas.
We extend our special thanks to the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, for their support.
Take a peek into the innovation development process and watch our short film that highlights every phase of the project—from research and design to prototype creation. This multidisciplinary team of students demonstrates how collaborative work across fields can lead to solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also socially impactful.