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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Des frères nigérians créent des membres bioniques pour l’Afrique

THE GUARDIAN

Au Nigeria, deux frères conçoivent le bras bionique Ubokobong pour offrir des prothèses abordables et locales à tout le continent. Ces innovations respectent les carnations locales et facilitent les réparations, permettant à des millions de personnes de retrouver leur mobilité grâce à ce génie africain.

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