Zeynep Karagöz (Robotel Türkiye) will give a talk on March 20, 2023 on the topic „How to make a difference: Free 3D printed devices for earthquake victims“. She graduated from MSÜ – Architecture and co-founded KOMA Architecture in 2001. With Robotel Türkiye, „she started making 3D printed mechanical hands for children with hand deformation who do not have access to prosthetics“ (Website Orient-Institut Istanbul). On 6 February 2023, a M7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey as well as northern and western Syria. In her talk, Zeynep Karagöz will focus on the efforts of her NGO in the Turkish earthquake region. Her information text states: „This lecture offers an opportunity to learn more about our work at Robotel Türkiye, which I am heading, in providing free 3D-printed prostheses for children who lack access to such devices. I will focus the impact it has had on the lives of those we serve. Our primary focus has been on providing mechanical hands, arms, and fingers to children, although we have also served adults upon request. However, recent events have led us to extend our services to include shoulder mechanisms, adult models, and orthotic prosthesis devices. … I will discuss the impact of our work in the region and the urgent need for volunteers and financial support to continue our efforts.“ (Website Orient-Institut Istanbul) The event is sponsored by Orient-Institut Istanbul, NYU Center for Disability Studies, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Registration for the webinar is available here.

Fig.: A 3D printed prosthesis