Lately BMVSS signed a formal agreement with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) – premier scientific body of India – to make a foot from Polyurethane’s (PU) – used by them in their rockets and satellites. The research and development wing of BMVSS after making necessary modifications in the design, dies and materials have produced several foot pieces of the new type. These are undergoing field trials and laboratory tests. DOW Chemicals one of the world’s largest chemical and polymer company of the world is also helping us in selection of proper PU material, supply of such material and manufacturing of foot pieces. The initial reactions of users to the new feet is quite positive. This has made the new foot lighter and has improved its cosmoses. Since we are using a computer controlled injection moulding process for making the new foot, the quality is both better and uniform. When the field trials are concluded successfully, this new PU Foot is going to be another breakthrough in limb making technology in the world.

Jaipur Limb which was earlier made of aluminum with open ended socket, is now being made of HDPE with the very advanced Total Contact Socket System.  For this, BMVSS has purchased the an advanced vacuum forming machines from Germany, Because of total contact sockets, the Jaipur limb has a very comfortable stump socks interface. To get the best alignment, BMVSS has married two different alignment systems i.e. wall frame from Endolite Prosthetics, a British Company, and Laser alignment system of Otto Bock Prosthetics, a German Company.

The above knee prosthesis are made with IPOS brims providing ischeal containment sockets – the highly advanced socket system in the world. Apart from BMVSS, this system is being used in India only by one more organizations.
We also have an understanding with the Center of International Rehabilitation (CIR) Northwestern University, Chicago, USA. They have transferred the technology of making total contact socket through sand casting method, which is superior in terms of quality and also takes much less time in making the total contact sockets.
Efforts are also underway for improvement in the design of joints, belts, stump socks etc.