Engineering, Prosthetics and Making in Nepal, Podcast Coverage by Sushant Pradhan

Pratisthit Lal Shrestha, PhD, lead and PI of Design Lab at Kathmandu University, joined the Sushant Pradhan Podcast to discuss what it takes to turn engineering ideas into usable products in Nepal.

The conversation covers the lab’s work on prosthetic legs and knee research, 3D printing, robotics and exoskeletons, along with the practical challenges of durability testing, regulation, and commercial liability. He also discusses emerging uses of 3D printing in medical settings, including spine surgery, and the path from research prototype to real-world product.