Wits students develop world first 3D-printed hand

08/10/2017 10 min
Wits students develop world first 3D-printed hand

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Episode Synopsis

Students from the University of the Witswatersrand have developed a prosthetic hand using 3D printing. The hand will use brain signals to control movement. This has been described as a groundbreaking invention. Elvis Presslin spoke to WITS engineering lecturer - Abdul-Khaaliq Mohamed who was part of the team and Charl Beukes, Director at Amputee Club of South Africa

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