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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Hermanos nigerianos crean prótesis biónicas para toda África

THE GUARDIAN

Dos hermanos en Nigeria desarrollan el brazo biónico Ubokobong para ofrecer prótesis asequibles y locales en todo el continente. Estas innovaciones coinciden con los tonos de piel regionales y usan piezas fáciles de reparar, logrando que millones recuperen su movilidad con tecnología hecha a su medida.

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