This LEGO-Friendly Prosthetic Arm Lets Kids Build Their Own Attachments
July 12, 2015
Hoping to build the confidence of children living with a missing limb, Carlos Arturo Torres Tovar, of Umeå University in Sweden, has designed a prosthetic arm that's compatible with LEGO so kids can swap its gripping attachment for their own custom creations.
The arm functions very similar to traditional prosthetics, but it features a twist-and-lock modular design that's easy for kids to assemble. And with a special motorized adapter, its standard three finger gripper can be swapped out for one made entirely of LEGO. By essentially turning the prosthetic into one of their toys, Carlos hopes his IKO arm will empower children by improving their every day lives.
Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz
We Can't Stop Laughing At This Video Of A Daughter Scaring Her Dad Through The Window
He's Back! Hilarious Videos Show Dad Haunting His Community Dressed As Michael Myers
This, Friends, Is What Greatness Looks Like In A Quiet Moment
Student's Hilarious School Picture Inspires Teacher
Japanese Store Installs Clear Ceiling Tiles For The Cats
This Coffee Table Creates Beautiful Art Using A Marble That Rolls Around In Sand
We Can't Stop Laughing At This Video Of A Daughter Scaring Her Dad Through The Window
This Might Be The Best ABC Song You Ever Hear
Priest Can't Stop Laughing After Unexpected High Five From Child During Blessing
Coming In Hot! Dog Makes Epic Entrance When He Spots The Water Hose
Girlfriend Built A Cat Lift, Cat Enjoys Lift All Day Long
