Good, Better, Breast - Building a Sensing Mastectomy Prosthetic with Open Hardware

Explore the development of a smart mastectomy prosthetic in this engaging 46-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Discover how Kathy Reid, a breast cancer survivor, created "SenseBreast" - a prototype sensing prosthetic using open hardware. Learn about the motivations behind the project, hardware design challenges, sensor integration using Python, and the process of building a prosthetic breast to house electronic components. Gain insights into the lived experience of wearing a smart prosthetic and discuss the broader implications of this technology for post-mastectomy recovery and wearable tech. Delve into the intersection of open-source technology and healthcare innovation in this informative, technical, and irreverent presentation that addresses privacy concerns, design considerations, and the potential impact on breast cancer survivors.