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DRDO-AIIMS Bibinagar low-cost carbon foot prosthesis

15 July 20251 min readPersons with Disabilities Science & Technology

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What happened

DRDO’s DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar launched ADIDOC, a low-cost carbon fibre foot prosthesis, tested to 125 kg [PIB].

Background

It has three variants [PIB].

Why it matters

Defence materials know-how is finding civilian uses.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Science and technology developments and applications

As per PIB (2025-07-15): DRDO's DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar launched ADIDOC, a low-cost carbon fibre foot prosthesis, tested to 125 kg.
Defence materials know-how is finding civilian uses.

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DRDO's DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar launched ADIDOC, a low-cost carbon fibre foot prosthesis, tested to 125 kg.
PIB: Carbon fibre foot prosthesis, 15 Jul 2025

Exam angle

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Practice MCQs

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Practice · UPSC

ADIDOC was developed by DRDL with

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: Carbon fibre foot prosthesis, 15 Jul 2025

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