Thoke Nchabeleng’s innovative genius is restoring the independence of the “differently-abled”. After growing up with a friend who didn’t have hands, the 27-year-old knew he wanted to do more to address a widely overlooked need. 👇 MondayMotivaton
“Civil engineering didn't influence my invention. My invention is something I have been planning to do even before civil engineering. I saw the need of many people out there who are suffering because they can't afford prosthetics. They can't even do simple activities themselves and they can't stay independent,” said Thoke who grew up with a person who has a disability.
Limpopo student Tlhologelo Mashala builds innovative petrol powered bicycle to run his delivery businessThoke shared that he was inspired by his friend who didn't have both hands, but still didn't allow his disability to define him or his vision for life.is Thoke's baby, a South African company developing low-cost, bionic prosthetic arms for amputees with below elbow amputations.
“The product is easily accessible, the patient needs to send pictures of their limb difference or below elbow limb, so that we can make them their own unique/special hand, then deliver it to them.”The young man shared a bit about some of the technical issues he faced in building his invention.