Ben & Sol

Sol and Dax playing on the zip line at Colwyn Bay Zoo

This prototype went on to become the motorised wrist in my son’s prosthetic arm. Very efficient and lightweight construction. It locks in place as soon as the power is cut. For every 20 turns of the motor, the output turns once in the opposite direction. Very cool stuff! #benjineering

This is Dax! For the past fortnight, he has been helping his dad build a prototype and learn how to help children suffering from impaired motor control! It was worth sacrificing mum's nose during initial testing! Amazing!

Young Sol (6) tests a new 3D printed 'robot' arm. This prototype uses a body-powered grabber and a 'harmonic drive' motorized wrist designed and built by Sol's father (Ben Ryan, Ambionics.co.uk).

Thanks to Additive America for mailing these parts out so quickly. Its made from Pa12 (tough) nylon with nylon fixings and stainless steel bearings. We got the green light last week with our plans to control the wrist using muscle sensors. The clever people at Newcastle University, UK are on the case as we speak! More updates soon. I have a bunch of corrections to make first. Stay tuned [edit - new parts are already being made at Additive America!! We move quickly!)