Two Kenyans invent a robotic arm taking the world by storm with their bio-robotic arm invention that uses brain signals to work. The bio-robotic arm that looks like its straight out of a movie was created by David Gathu and Moses Kinua. This prosthetic arm uses brain signals to work as an artificial limb making it easier for people who have lost their limbs to go about their day to day activities.
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Kenyan creators are both college dropouts who quit school because they could no longer afford to learn. However, this did not discourage them from following their passion, and they quickly became self-taught engineers. They also developed this invention with the intention of supporting people with disabilities.
Kenyans invent a robotic arm powered by brain signals.
The bio-robotic arm that is powered by the user’s brain signals which are then converted into an electric current using a headset receiver. The electric current is then sent to the circuitry of the robot which gives the arm its mobility. The invention uses a variety of components including recycled wood and can move horizontally and vertically. The duo hasn’t been able to explore mass production yet due to insufficient funding.
Health experts mark this creation as revolutionary for Kenya since prosthetic arms are rare to find in the country. With a creation such as this one, investment into further research and production could go a long way into easing the lives of people who live with disabilities since the arm is less bulky and much easier to move. It could also boost economic growth with the country making them commercially available to other countries.
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