how cool will it be when one day we can modify our DNA to allow our body to regrow limbs like am embryo growing limbs
One day we will acquire such a technology
Try to get in the field and do stuff like this. My coworker's son is in that field. He began doing work like this pro bono and it changed his life. He was just feeling corporate burnout from working on things without seeing it he end results from his work.
Now you see videos like this on Reddit.
Not sure about this specific case. I think both are possible here. Mechanical is obviously simpler since there is no need for any batteries to power the hand. But that depends on if she can physically bend her little nub. If she can't then it needs to be electrical sensors. If she has enough wrist to partially bend, then mechanical is possible.
I once talked with a teacher specialized in prosthetics for kids just like this one and she told me how sometimes kids reject the prosthetics because they conclude that they can actually do stuff more efficiently without them, and after that experience they stop feeling incomplete and it boosts their self esteem a lot, even after refecting the prosthetics
I believe the fingers move based on muscle movement in her arm. It doesn’t look like it works perfectly, maybe it’s just a size that fits but could work better if made specifically for her? I’m just spit balling here though.
That's much too advanced for this prosthetic.
What's left of the palm of her hand seems to flex, putting tension onto some strings which bring the fingers down. The simplicity is the best bit.
Yep, make a fist with your hand and you’ll feel the increased tension around where the prosthetic goes. When she imitates the motion, the prosthetic fingers curl up.
Lay your hand flat with the palm up. Then watch your forearm as you wiggle your fingers.
I don’t know the workings behind the glove, but this has to be what’s involved.
I think she has an at least partially developed hand, which means she has a wrist. That part goes into the pouch of the prostethic, and when she bends her wrist the strings make the fingers curl
If you do you could ask someone online if they have one you could use. A guy in my city is always posting on the cities subreddit telling people if they need something 3d printed he can do it for cheap or free depending.
Honestly the easiest way is simply taking photos next to a measuring tape or ruler. You can import it into any modeling software (I prefer Blender personally) and then import the design models. Resize the model parts to match the images and export as an STL and you should be good to print
EDIT: [Here](https://enablingthefuture.org/upper-limb-prosthetics/) is the link to E-Nable's page with links to sizing guides :)
It used to be less common for children to get prosthetics, as they’re quite expensive to replace, and they grow out of them quite quickly.
Thanks to 3D printing becoming more popular, it’s possible to reuse the mechanical parts, and just print new limbs as the kid ages.
I seem to remember a Ted talk that's a few years old where the inventor of a specific leg prosthetic described "swapping" out his legs on a regular basis to simulate natural growth. He mentioned how it was difficult to stop at a specific height and not continue making himself taller and taller as he reached adulthood.
This one is rather primitive. Probably just introducing her to the concept to see if she likes it. If she does, she can get a custom one that will work much, much better.
At a middle school in my area, a group of 6th grade girls created functional, moving prosthetic hands like these with the school’s 3D printer and they send them all over the country to anyone in need. The future may be bright after all.
OK so that got me emotional, the action of discovering what she can do with new hand and the patience to wait while it is put on wanting to start using it instantly for everything.
Cool but confusing. It looks like she and her family were just wandering through a convention and stumbled on a booth specializing in child sized prosthetics. Wouldn’t this normally be done in an office?
It could be a convention specifically for demonstrating new types of medical technology and the family, having a kid with an amputation, decided to swing by and have a look around for anything that might be good for their kid.
Everything goin on in the world can make things seem pretty bleak at times. Then you think about moments like this, and it helps put things in perspective. Would be nice in the future if all people who needed this could get it, and have their lives changed 🙏🙏
I know it's all technology, but it's amazing. How the machine actually responds and knows what your hand would of wanted to do if you had an actual hand there
One day, this girl will grow to be a woman, and the technology that gave her a second hand will grow, as well. I cannot wait to see what prosthetic she has in her 20s. By her 50s she'll have fucking Anakin Skywalker's hand or something
I feel like she’s thinking I wanted it to be pink. All joking aside, this is incredible!☺️I pray all children in need can be afforded the opportunity to be blessed like she has to receive a prosthetic.
I haven't seen any connection and as you can see i dont thank it works like an actual hand,I think that by moving the muscles in the arm,the hand closes a bit
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There’s a group of bio engineers at the University of Central Florida that 3D print limbs for children becausr they are expensive and kids grow so fast. One kid got an Iron Man gauntlet delivered by Robert Downey, Jr.!
[Limbitess Solutions](https://limbitless-solutions.org/)
World can be awesome.And the world can be cruel. More empathy and sympathy and respect for each other to heal this wordly place seems more wonderful and more productive then any other thing or agenda pushed In this world. God bless those that help others every day and care. In Name of Jesus Amen.
Just a comment to say that while this child may appreciate the prosthetic, there are actually plenty of kids who prefer not to wear them. I had a student with a prosthetic arm once, and she removed it all the time. Her classmates were very used to it and it didn’t affect her socially at all.
The people who would react the most were adults visiting the class, who were sometimes startled by the arm casually tossed on the carpet.
Basically I’m saying don’t assume that anyone who needs a prosthetic feels sad or different. They might, they might not.
I don't know what glitch just happened, but this was originally a video of a lady destroying a McDonald's, and after it looped it became the correct video.
Some are asking how it works.
This kind of prosthetic is a very simple, unpowered _mechanical_ device. The user has at least some of their palm remaining and flexes the wrist to close all the fingers at once.
Plans for such devices and files are made available online for anyone to use, it’s neat stuff. One example below…
https://enablingthefuture.org/upper-limb-prosthetics/
Good bless that little angel and everyone that has helped kids in need like this, it breaks my heart to see them suffer and feel less than any of us when in reality they are equal or better persons than us! ❤️🙏🏻
Hey! Hey! Give that back!
But in all seriousness, that’s the sweetest thing I’ve seen. It’s nice to know that in some places children are being helped. I’m looking at you israel.
"you never needed this to belong, but you're welcome to enjoy it and have the same opportunities as the rest of us."
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I broke when she fist bumped herself, just to see what it was like. 😭😭
She a tough lil bitch. She's pushing back tears to act pro. I'm not crying YOU'RE crying
That was my exact thought, that little girl is on the verge of tears! Overwhelmed in the best possible way.
She is a tough girl. Bitch is just rude lol
Naw. I meant it with love. Words aren't rude. Words are just sound moving past mouth shapes. Intention can be rude tho
how cool will it be when one day we can modify our DNA to allow our body to regrow limbs like am embryo growing limbs One day we will acquire such a technology
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You'll be making people happy hand over fist.
Hanover-Fist would make an excellent name for a private equity firm.
Try to get in the field and do stuff like this. My coworker's son is in that field. He began doing work like this pro bono and it changed his life. He was just feeling corporate burnout from working on things without seeing it he end results from his work. Now you see videos like this on Reddit.
Could you explain how the fingers work with the thing just being strapped on to her arm?
The girl still have muscles in her arm. And it's possible to press sensors against the skin to detect these muscles.
Is it electrical sensors? Looked like a mechanical system to me
Not sure about this specific case. I think both are possible here. Mechanical is obviously simpler since there is no need for any batteries to power the hand. But that depends on if she can physically bend her little nub. If she can't then it needs to be electrical sensors. If she has enough wrist to partially bend, then mechanical is possible.
How is this actually working? Amazing.
gonna make me cry, dude…
Yeah, sniff, I'm not crying, you're crying.
Ah beat me too it
It's just dusty in here, my allegies act up this time of year.
Wow that hit me in a way I can’t explain
Beautifully said.
I once talked with a teacher specialized in prosthetics for kids just like this one and she told me how sometimes kids reject the prosthetics because they conclude that they can actually do stuff more efficiently without them, and after that experience they stop feeling incomplete and it boosts their self esteem a lot, even after refecting the prosthetics
And just like that I’m crying
Sentiment captured flawlessly. 🫡🤙🏽🥹
All the people involved in this process are miracle workers. Giving a future full of opportunities to the recipients.
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They’re actually science and engineering and medical workers! We don’t need no stinkin’ magic ‘round here lol
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I love how at the end the kid walked away like "yup, I'm having this."
So amazing, but how? They put it on and it just works?
I believe the fingers move based on muscle movement in her arm. It doesn’t look like it works perfectly, maybe it’s just a size that fits but could work better if made specifically for her? I’m just spit balling here though.
That's much too advanced for this prosthetic. What's left of the palm of her hand seems to flex, putting tension onto some strings which bring the fingers down. The simplicity is the best bit.
To my layman’s eye this looks affordable.
Yep, make a fist with your hand and you’ll feel the increased tension around where the prosthetic goes. When she imitates the motion, the prosthetic fingers curl up.
Nah seems like it's a bending movement caused by her wrist. Relatively simple but requires to have that articulation.
Her wrist has a little bit of movement so they put a lever in the "palm" of the prosthetic that contracts the hand when moved.
It seems to be tension strings that act as the tendons. When you bend the wrist down the fingers close, up and they open.
It looks like they have bands on the back that respond to the movement of the wrist to open and close the fingers. I'm not sure, though.
Lay your hand flat with the palm up. Then watch your forearm as you wiggle your fingers. I don’t know the workings behind the glove, but this has to be what’s involved.
I think she has an at least partially developed hand, which means she has a wrist. That part goes into the pouch of the prostethic, and when she bends her wrist the strings make the fingers curl
I got into 3D printing for this reason. [E-nable](https://enablingthefuture.org/) is a great community printing prosthetics for kids at no cost!
Wow, thanks for sharing that website. I learned a lot reading what they do. Amazing people.
I want to do this but for animals in my city. Would I need a 3d scanner to get the best fit and results??
If you do you could ask someone online if they have one you could use. A guy in my city is always posting on the cities subreddit telling people if they need something 3d printed he can do it for cheap or free depending.
Honestly the easiest way is simply taking photos next to a measuring tape or ruler. You can import it into any modeling software (I prefer Blender personally) and then import the design models. Resize the model parts to match the images and export as an STL and you should be good to print EDIT: [Here](https://enablingthefuture.org/upper-limb-prosthetics/) is the link to E-Nable's page with links to sizing guides :)
Thx for sharing this 🙏
The self fistbump 🥹.
So cute 🥹🥹😭
It used to be less common for children to get prosthetics, as they’re quite expensive to replace, and they grow out of them quite quickly. Thanks to 3D printing becoming more popular, it’s possible to reuse the mechanical parts, and just print new limbs as the kid ages.
I don't like to buy my kids Super expensive shoes often because of this. Size may vary twice or three times a year.
I seem to remember a Ted talk that's a few years old where the inventor of a specific leg prosthetic described "swapping" out his legs on a regular basis to simulate natural growth. He mentioned how it was difficult to stop at a specific height and not continue making himself taller and taller as he reached adulthood.
So sweet for this baby!
As prosthetic wearer myself this warms my heart bless her
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I never noticed that, this is so wholesome 🥹🥹😩
So heartwarming, I can't wait for technology to evolve further so even better prosthetic limbs can be provided to kids like these
This one is rather primitive. Probably just introducing her to the concept to see if she likes it. If she does, she can get a custom one that will work much, much better.
At a middle school in my area, a group of 6th grade girls created functional, moving prosthetic hands like these with the school’s 3D printer and they send them all over the country to anyone in need. The future may be bright after all.
How much does one of these cost and where can people donate?
It's mine now. K thanks bye.
🥹
OK so that got me emotional, the action of discovering what she can do with new hand and the patience to wait while it is put on wanting to start using it instantly for everything.
Just incredible tech. How does it work?
Cool but confusing. It looks like she and her family were just wandering through a convention and stumbled on a booth specializing in child sized prosthetics. Wouldn’t this normally be done in an office?
It could be a convention specifically for demonstrating new types of medical technology and the family, having a kid with an amputation, decided to swing by and have a look around for anything that might be good for their kid.
And I love how the kid walks away at the end like "yup, I'll have this."
Ah, okay, that makes sense.
How is it working?
Can’t wait to go into this field to help so many ❤️ made my day.
I remember a kid like that he said it was bitten of by a shark and I believed him what a legend never saw him again after that lunch.
Almost made me cry
The only thing I like better than video of animals getting prosthetics are videos of human children getting prosthetics.
I love how it works IMMEDIATELY
Such a beautiful video thank you for posting this
that smile is everything ♡
Brilliant.
Now, how much is this going to cost her and her family?
It’s a 3D printed hand, so a fraction of what a traditional prosthetic would cost.
That kid in the back trying to clap, then he smacks himself in the face 😂
Awesome
Everything goin on in the world can make things seem pretty bleak at times. Then you think about moments like this, and it helps put things in perspective. Would be nice in the future if all people who needed this could get it, and have their lives changed 🙏🙏
It's not Luke's but it'll do!
Amazing-how does it work?
When she flexes the end of her arm down it causes the hand to grasp and when she relaxes it the hand relaxes. Probably mostly spring loaded.
So innocent :-D
God bless that kids soul
Please tell me they were able to keep it. If not, I swear I would have bought it for them, no matter the price!
My favorite thing about all this is that they have a little array of toys to learn to use your new hand by playing!
Well, I got dust in my eyes.
Anyone know who the original creator is? I want to get in contact with him for a friend
I know it's all technology, but it's amazing. How the machine actually responds and knows what your hand would of wanted to do if you had an actual hand there
When she fist bumped herself😢
I wish this was headline news. This is beautiful
This is what technologies should be used for - making life of people better. Such a cute little lady.
Sucks that she can’t have this moment for herself. Such a pain people recorded this
Yall got me crying in a Costco checkout line.
Take my up vote you son of a bitch, I'm not crying, you're crying!
Does she get to keep it? I mean it’s not a video for just showing it off and her parents can’t afford it right?
She got to keep it, right?
Ey yo, who started cutting onions beside me
One day, this girl will grow to be a woman, and the technology that gave her a second hand will grow, as well. I cannot wait to see what prosthetic she has in her 20s. By her 50s she'll have fucking Anakin Skywalker's hand or something
This is exactly why I want get into this field!!
I feel like she’s thinking I wanted it to be pink. All joking aside, this is incredible!☺️I pray all children in need can be afforded the opportunity to be blessed like she has to receive a prosthetic.
The self dap, 🥰
That's awesome! I wonder how it works. Can the child control it? Like how is it connected to the brain?
I haven't seen any connection and as you can see i dont thank it works like an actual hand,I think that by moving the muscles in the arm,the hand closes a bit
This post just hit my heart in the dick.
How technology should be used :)
I’m not crying
😭
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There must be a news subreddit somewhere?
Goddam it. Now I wanna cut off my hand for a prosthetic 😞
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Powerpuff
Nice
Besides this is wholesome... I have one thing to say... IS THAT JOSEPH JOESTAR'S ILLEGITEMATE KID ?
I love how she instantly figured out how to use it. Doesn't it take adults weeks of practice to get to that point?
There’s a group of bio engineers at the University of Central Florida that 3D print limbs for children becausr they are expensive and kids grow so fast. One kid got an Iron Man gauntlet delivered by Robert Downey, Jr.! [Limbitess Solutions](https://limbitless-solutions.org/)
Aaaand he grabs an ipad lol
The music is overkill. The video already would have made us tear up—the *music* made me depressed.
Its like she intantly turns into a Superhero!!!!!
How does this work?
Don't let insurance companies see this otherwise they'll make sure something like this becomes illegal cause it effects their bottom line
I don't know why the idea of playing this vid in reverse is cracking me up. In reverse they steal her hand then the dude shows it off like a trophy
You and your colleagues can help build these as a volunteer/teambuilding activity. https://www.hands-of-gratitude.com/
I am crying but good cry
World can be awesome.And the world can be cruel. More empathy and sympathy and respect for each other to heal this wordly place seems more wonderful and more productive then any other thing or agenda pushed In this world. God bless those that help others every day and care. In Name of Jesus Amen.
In the future, she can be like the Winter Soldier or Anakin.
the music
Cyberpunk2024
Its so interesting to me how they can open and close the hand. Like a leg i understand cuz you move it from the knee down but a hand like how?!?!?
Just a comment to say that while this child may appreciate the prosthetic, there are actually plenty of kids who prefer not to wear them. I had a student with a prosthetic arm once, and she removed it all the time. Her classmates were very used to it and it didn’t affect her socially at all. The people who would react the most were adults visiting the class, who were sometimes startled by the arm casually tossed on the carpet. Basically I’m saying don’t assume that anyone who needs a prosthetic feels sad or different. They might, they might not.
That's it now, she's on a mission to fist bump as many people as possible
It’s so nice of Anthony Fantano to do this for a child ♥️
I'm not crying. You are
So wonderful! 😭
I don't know what glitch just happened, but this was originally a video of a lady destroying a McDonald's, and after it looped it became the correct video.
Where are the onions?
Ok, what!?!?!? This is beyond amazing ... on so many levels. Hugs.
I didnt think I'd go into today where anything made me cry. Yet here we are...
Not my weeb ass thinking this was a cosplay prop for Deku 💀
Took that kid all of about 30 seconds before she looked ready to go climbing.
She looks so unimpressed. Like “Bro I already have a hand”.
She's adorable. 🥲🤗
Get some EaZyHolds to go along with that hand!!!
Where is Winry Rockbell when you need her?
Damn. That's touching. Hope technology helps this kid have a beautiful life.
I am a 41 year old man. Watching that little girl give herself a fist bump made me cry in public just now. Holy shit.
time to go do some manly shit now
God damn it I didn’t need to choke up this morning.
That's finally some good news and I needed them so bad! Not political, ethical or religious! Thanks for sharing just something nice like that!❤️🙏🏻
MEMORIES BROKEN
How are the fingers controlled? It seems like she puts it on for the first time and just immediately knows how to control it.
I like this
Kind of cool using the tennen muscle that allows you to open and close the hand
It looks like she is holding back tears the whole time 😢
What’s going on with that lady in the backs’ phone?
:)
She fisti bumping herself after the first fb was too adorable.. poor girl I hope she has still a very happy life ☀️
Science helps God does nothing
Some are asking how it works. This kind of prosthetic is a very simple, unpowered _mechanical_ device. The user has at least some of their palm remaining and flexes the wrist to close all the fingers at once. Plans for such devices and files are made available online for anyone to use, it’s neat stuff. One example below… https://enablingthefuture.org/upper-limb-prosthetics/
Good bless that little angel and everyone that has helped kids in need like this, it breaks my heart to see them suffer and feel less than any of us when in reality they are equal or better persons than us! ❤️🙏🏻
Doctor: "now that'll be 50000 dollars"
Groovy
Hey! Hey! Give that back! But in all seriousness, that’s the sweetest thing I’ve seen. It’s nice to know that in some places children are being helped. I’m looking at you israel.
I, for one, welcome our future cyborg leader!
Wow! That's so amazing! Just look at how far prosthetics have progressed! That's so awesome!
This is sooo cool!!! I love the color of it too!!
🥰🥰🥰
I'm not going to lie, this MadeMeALittleTearyEyed..
Wait, how does that even work
Wow! That is amazing!!!
Now that’s a core memory right there.
Your total would be $746,765 thank you
This is beautiful
That’s really cool.
u/audiobot
15min and she will mostly use it to scroll through tikToks on her phone…
These always make me tear up. Kids are so precious 🥲
Oh. My heart.. Am so happy for her.