The big guy’s got a new little helper this year.
Memphis man Mike Tindall -- better known at this time of year as Santa Claus -- gets a festive red bionic arm to help him hand out presents.After a 1994 work accident led to his left forearm being amputated, the former airplane mechanic eventually found a new calling —Thirty years later, the selfless Sinterklaas is extending his reach — with a brand new Hero Arm, an advanced, 3D-printed multi-grip artificial limb manufactured by Open Bionics, a U.K.-based firm, SWNS reported.
Passenger furious over being forced to give up first class Delta seat — for a dog: 'Nothing they can do' “It’s lightweight and so much more comfortable than what I’ve used before. I love how easy it is to switch between grips without any hassle.”Santa Claus ‘hometown’ suddenly overrun with tourists — and locals are protesting in the streets: ‘It’s not anymore in control’The lightweight arm is equipped with sensors designed to read read muscle movements and convert them into bionic finger movements. It is easy to control and fully customizable, according to the company.
Samantha Payne is co-founder of Open Bionics — she said the company is thrilled to be a part of making Christmas special for so many people.
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