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Public Domain Prosthetic Hand

Posted by Soulskill on from the you-might-find-this-handy dept.

New submitter Zeussy writes "While looking around Thingiverse for something to 3D-print, I found this awesome public domain prosthetic hand designed for a 5-year-old child called Liam, who was born without any fingers on his right hand. The design is based on parts either 3D-printed or bought from your local hardware store. It's body powered via cables and bungees; see it in action in this video. They are currently running a Fundly Fundraiser."

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  1. This is fantastic by inquist · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I think this also helps answer the other article posted recently, "Are there any real inventors left?" Yes there are.

  2. 3D fun by turkeydance · · Score: 5, Insightful

    3D printing has the potential to be the "next thing". just like computers, the internet,etc. practical/fun/dangerous/all that. this example is heart-warming. now, if we could just intercept or delay DRM and other censorship possibilites.

  3. Greatest moment by schneidafunk · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The greatest moment is when Rich and I were working together with Liam in South Africa. The moment Liam realized that his wrist motion powered the device, he exclaimed "It copies me!!". -Ivan Owen & Richard Van As

    source here

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    Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75. -Benjamin Franklin