Tilly Lockey, Bionic HeroSebastiaan ter Burg // Flickr
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Making People Into Superheroes with an Amazing Arm!
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to control a machine with your mind?
The folks at Open Bionics are making this dream into reality with a prosthetic limb called the Hero Arm. This prosthetic reacts to the voltage given off by muscles in the arm, translating signals from the brain into motion. What’s more, these creators are using 3D printers to create the Hero Arm and are publishing the designs for free.
Take a look at this video highlighting the generous work of these creators!
Why It Matters
As 3D printing technology grows, more and more people will be able to use this technology. The people who created this prosthesis chose to make the plans for the Hero Arm open source. As a result, rather than making money off this amazing innovation the creators are helping people who might not otherwise be able to access this life-changing technology.
The world is full of stories about altruism like this. Have you heard about the students who worked for years to remove plastic bags from their homeland? Similarly, what about this company that’s supporting Mexican farmers and bringing amazing tortillas to fine dining?
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