Maker from India Creates 3D Printed Electronic Prosthetic Arm

Prashant Gade, a maker from Pune, India, is motivated by a desire to find solutions to real-world problems, of which amputation is a big one, particularly in developing countries. According to Gade, 80% of amputees live in developing nations, and less than 3% of them have access to prosthetic care. Even more staggering, one in five children in developing countries suffers from amputation. Gade's research ultimately led to the creation of Bio_Nick, a 3D printed electronic prosthetic arm actuated by signals from the foot. The device allows the user to grip, write, and perform other tasks that a natural arm can do, and Gade managed to create it for only $100. Now he's launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise the funds necessary to provide the device to as many children in need as possible - at no cost. Read more at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/144753/indiegogo...ed-bionic-arm/
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