Nigerian brothers are crafting the Ubokobong Bionic Arm to provide affordable, locally made prosthetics across the continent. These innovative limbs match local skin tones and use accessible parts for easy repairs, ensuring millions of people gain mobility through technology designed specifically for them.
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Brothers in Nigeria engineer bionic limbs tailored for Africa

THE GUARDIAN

Nigerian brothers are crafting the Ubokobong Bionic Arm to provide affordable, locally made prosthetics across the continent. These innovative limbs match local skin tones and use accessible parts for easy repairs, ensuring millions of people gain mobility through technology designed specifically for them.

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