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Students design a $20 prosthetic hand that anyone can 3D-print

Daniel Okoro
By Daniel Okoro
Jul 3, 20264 min read
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Open-source files have already helped hundreds of people regain everyday independence.

Students design a $20 prosthetic hand that anyone can 3D-print

Nairobi, Kenya • Source: Maker Report

In Nairobi, Kenya, what began as a simple idea has grown into something far bigger. Neighbours, volunteers and local organisations rallied together, each adding a small part to a much larger story of hope.

"We never expected it to reach this many people," organisers told Maker Report. "It just goes to show what's possible when a community decides to act with kindness instead of waiting for someone else."

Ahimsa.tv verified this story with multiple independent sources before publishing — one more reminder that good things are happening everywhere, every single day.

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