May 18
Invention Of The Week? British Engineer Develops Low-Cost Advanced Robotic Hand
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It is estimated that there are nearly 11.4 million hand amputees worldwide, and most people simply can’t afford the hefty price-tag for a prosthetic hand. At present, the cost for a prosthetic hand ranges from $30,000.00 to $80,000.00 (USD), but a British inventor is hoping to change all that with his new, low-cost robotic hand. Joel Gibbard, an engineer who hails from Plymouth, UK, is the founder and CEO of Open Robotics, and he has invented a robotic prosthetic hand with 3D-printed materials. Question is what sets his invention apart from other bionic hands on the market? And will it be a big hit when it launches commercially later this year?
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