Yevhen Pramonov was among the Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Donetsk in December last year when a Russian mine changed his life forever. He had stepped on a Russian mine, triggering an explosion which left him critically injured, and he lost his legs...
Russia’s war against Ukraine has killed tens of thousands and left even more with lost limbs and other life-altering injuries since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Obtaining adequate prosthetic limbs and care is tough in Ukraine. Hence, Indian innovators are working hard so that wounded Ukrainian soldiers can be fitted with custom-made artificial limbs that will allow them to lead as normal a life as possible. ...
Dhruv Agrawal told the publication that their prosthetics use electrodes connected to the user’s muscles to transmit signals to an algorithm, which then converts the signals into precise movements.
The prosthetics are 3D printed, remotely configurable, and locally repairable — a precious feature for Ukrainians who require maintenance in a war-torn country, the report said. “We have developed a digital platform for the ‘Zeus’ hand that connects...
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