Engineering Student Builds 6 Year-Old A Bionic Arm Free Of Charge
July 29, 2014
Engineering student Albert Moreno at the University of Central Florida is making a six-year-old's dream of being a normal kid come true with a new bionic arm.
All of the parts were made by a 3D printer.
6-year old Alex Pring was born with only half a right arm.
"He was like 2 or 3 the first time he realized. He was in preschool and they were showing him sames and differents. And he was just sitting in the car and he looked down and goes, my arms are different. And I said 'What do you mean?' And he goes, 'I don't have a hand,'" said his Mother Alyson.
And that's where their two story lines come together. Alex's mom was looking for someone she could get help from for her son and Albert was looking for someone he could give help to.
The arm works with electrodes attached to Alex's bicep. When he flexes, his hand clinches.
And after just a few fittings, he can throw a ball with the hand, and also write like any other kid.
Normal prosthetic arms can run tens of thousands of dollars, but because it was made with a 3D printer and common off the shelf gears, it cost only $350.
"We have a responsibility to do this. With these degrees in engineering... if we can't be helping people with it... then what are they worth?" said Moreno.
Via Fox News
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
Couple Rescues Prairie Dog From Their Dog's Mouth, Then Decides To Adopt It
Ohio Man Makes Waves With His Fully Functioning Hot Dog Boat
Stunning Footage Captures Moment Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 7 Miles High
Teacher’s Final Wish: Backpacks For Students In Need Fill The Aisles At Her Funeral
Why Hope Is The Key To A Meaningful Life, Backed By New Research
Judge Waives Parking Fines So Dad Can Keep Supporting Son’s Space Dreams
Every Day, This Golden Retriever Leaps Into The Pig Pen To Play With The Piglets
Dog Saves His Best Friend's Life In Incredible Moment Caught On Video
Newborn Baby Has Sweet Conversation With Dad While Lying On Mom’s Face
Woman Tries To Help Bird, Then This Happened... And We Can't Stop Laughing
Sassy Pig Throws Hilarious Tantrum, Slams Door And Gives Mom Silent Treatment