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3D Printed Bionic Hand

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Open Bionics’ robot hand has won this years James Dyson design award, by developing a 3D printed prosthetic hand that provides amputees with a replacement limb for a fraction of the usual price.

Whilst most controllable hand prosthetics cost roughly 20-40 thousand pounds, the 3d printed device is provided for 2,000 pounds, including a fitting session.

Full story at BBC.com

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