Blitz Bureau
INDIA’S first indigenously designed and developed cost-effective advanced carbon fibre foot prosthesis was unveiled on July 15 by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and AIIMS Bibinagar.
Developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis (ADIDOC) represents a major technological and humanitarian breakthrough. The prosthesis has been biomechanically tested to endure loads of up to 125 kg, with a strong factor of safety. It comes in three variants tailored for patients of different body weights, making it versatile and inclusive.
What makes ADIDOC particularly significant is its cost-efficiency. While similar international carbon fibre foot prosthetics currently cost around Rs2 lakh, the production cost of ADIDOC is projected to be under Rs 20,000. This reduction in cost is expected to revolutionise access to high-performance prosthetics for lowincome amputees across India. “The development of ADIDOC is not just a technological achievement but also a meaningful step toward greater social inclusion for people with disabilities,” said GA Srinivasa Murthy, Scientist and Director of DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) at the launch. “It will reduce India’s dependency on expensive imported prosthetics and make high-quality mobility solutions more accessible.”