Telangana – In a major stride towards self-reliant healthcare innovation, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and AIIMS Bibinagar have jointly unveiled India’s first indigenously developed, cost-effective Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis.
The prosthetic foot, named ADIDOC (AIIMS Bibinagar–DRDL, DRDO Indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis), was launched at AIIMS Bibinagar on 14 July 2025. The unveiling was carried out by Dr G. A. Srinivasa Murthy, Distinguished Scientist and Director of DRDL, and Dr Ahanthem Santa Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS Bibinagar.
High Load Capacity and Affordable Design
The ADIDOC prosthesis has undergone biomechanical testing to support loads up to 125 kilograms, offering a safe and reliable solution for a wide user base. It is available in three variants, catering to users of different weight categories.
Despite being comparable in quality and performance to international models, the production cost of ADIDOC is less than ₹20,000. In contrast, similar imported prosthetic feet cost around ₹2 lakh, making ADIDOC a transformative solution for low-income amputees in India.
Advancing Accessibility and Social Inclusion
The affordable price point is expected to significantly improve access to advanced prosthetic devices among economically disadvantaged groups. By reducing dependency on imported technologies, this initiative will promote greater social and economic inclusion for persons with disabilities.
ADIDOC represents a breakthrough under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It aligns with the national vision of empowering indigenous research and development to meet critical healthcare needs within the country.
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