Episode 306 - Kenyan Innovators - AI Prosthetics Transforming Lives in Africa

The video highlights the work of David and Moses, two self-taught Kenyan innovators, who have developed a biorobotic prosthetic arm using salvaged electronics. Their invention uses brain signals to control the limb, offering an affordable alternative to traditional prosthetics, especially for amputees in Africa. The innovation allows users to perform daily tasks by merely thinking about them, boasting a 360-degree support system. The innovators collect their materials from e-waste and dumpsites and hope to receive proper funding to improve their designs. The video also touches on a Nigerian sculptor, Mr. Amanam, who creates hyper-realistic prosthetics tailored to the skin tones of Black amputees, aiming to restore confidence and identity.


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