‘Iron Man’ Prosthetic Hand for Kids Can Be 3D Printed
Sure, you could just get a boring old prosthetic hand. But why do that when you can have a hand that makes you look like Iron Man? Inventor Pat Starace told 3dprint.com he wanted to create a hand that was both functional and could boost the self esteem of the child that uses it. “I had a vision that a 3D printed hand could be both functional and fun,” Starace tells us. “My main goal is to help a child that is going through life with a disability, and facing everyday challenges in their lives, by making them the COOLEST KID in their school. I can only think this will make a great impact on a child during their early years by raising their self-esteem to Super Hero Levels.” Starace configured his hand model so it can be fitted with any type of tech you want to throw in it, including LEDS, smart watches, sensors and voice control. After designing his hand using the computer program Maya, it took Starace