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A Decade of Impact: Limbitless Solutions Celebrates the Power of Creativity

By bringing together engineers and artists, UCF’s Limbitless Solutions, which is hosting a 10-year anniversary gala Thursday, showcases the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration in technology and the arts.

UCF’s Limbitless Solutions Selected as a 2023 Disney Grant Recipient

The UCF-based research center was one of 19 nonprofits selected as part of Disney’s ongoing community outreach efforts.

UCF-Trained Engineers, Oregon Medical Team Design 3D-Printed Ventilator that Requires no Electricity

New product awaiting FDA approval for emergency use could save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, thanks to a compact, mobile and inexpensive design.

Limbitless Solutions Supports Face Shield Production Amid COVID-19

Limbitless is 3D printing visors, a component of the disposable face shield used by many medical workers. Each piece has one of four messages: Hope, Love, Compassion or Thank You.

How this UCF Alum Paid Off $31,679.87 of Student Loans in 6 Months

Mechanical engineering graduate Juan Diego Vila ’19 says he didn’t eat ramen every day and even went to a music festival while paying down his debt.

Limbitless Solutions, Mayo Clinic Launch Study for New Wheelchair Technology to Help ALS Patients

Project Xavier is being tested and evaluated to assess if it improves the independent mobility and quality of life of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Makers of League of Legends, Halo Video Games Create Arm Designs for Limbitless Solutions

Riot Games and 343 Industries developed the designs that can be used as interchangeable sleeves that attach to prosthetics, which allows children to customize their own arms.

Shaquem Griffin, Limbitless’ Bionic Kids Featured on Monday Night Football

Special pregame segment highlights UCF alum’s mission to make a difference.

Bill Gates Discovers Limbitless Solutions for Kids in Need

The philanthropist and Microsoft founder says UCF student startup is revolutionizing the way the world thinks about artificial limbs.

UCF Partners on First U.S. Clinical Trial for 3D-printed Prosthetics for Children

The team at Limbitless Solutions is partnering with researchers at Oregon Health & Science University on a clinical trial that will determine whether the devices will be covered by insurance.

UCF in the News

UCF Expert on Executive Order for States to Prepare for Natural Disasters

NPR

UCF’s Greg Autry Nominated for NASA’s CFO, Keen on Mars Exploration

Orlando Sentinel

SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission to Take First-Time Astronauts to Earth’s Polar Regions

WESH

How Central Florida Healthcare Providers Are Balancing Innovation with Human Oversight, Patient Safety

Orlando Inno

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Community Knight with Wesley at UCF 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Class 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Knight to Shine: A Musical Theatre Showcase 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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