Christmas Comes Early For Boy With New Iron Man-Themed Bionic Arm

Harry Jones, a 10-year-old boy from Lancashire, England, received a special early Christmas gift: a bionic arm, thanks to England’s National Health Service (NHS). Born without the lower part of his right arm, Harry has dreamed about doing things other kids take for granted like riding a bike and go-karting. He was fitted with the "Hero Arm" by Open Bionics last week, after undergoing a trial to demonstrate his ability to use it. Featuring a unique 'Iron Man' theme, the Hero Arm has improved his life, allowing him to perform tasks with greater ease.

The Hero Arm represents a significant improvement over Harry's previous prosthetics. Equipped with multi-grip technology and a freeze mode for a firm grip, the Hero Arm will allow Harry to do many things he just couldn't do before. This is a major step forward for Harry, bringing him closer to the experiences and abilities of his peers.

Harry’s story also marks a significant milestone in the advancement of bionic technology employed by the NHS. Harry is among the first non-military individuals in the U.K. to receive a bionic arm through the NHS, which has updated its policy, allowing amputees who have used similar technology for at least a year to be eligible for a trial and the possibility of keeping the arm for life.

Source: FOX LA


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