Struggle Hero Receives UK’s First Thoughts-Managed ‘Robotic’ Arm 11.12.13



An injured soldier who grew to become the primary man in Britain to be fitted with a bionic arm has been displaying off his abilities at a navy rehabilitation centre.

Virtually three years in the past British Forces News was first to report on the revolutionary expertise that is reworked Corporal Andrew Garthwaite’s life. He had misplaced his proper arm on operations in Helmand in 2010 and he was an ideal candidate for the brand new synthetic limb.

As we speak he is in a position to management his new robotic arm just by utilizing his mind. Rosie Laydon went again to Headley Courtroom to speak to him about his unbelievable journey on the street to restoration and to see what his new arm can do.

*Some footage courtesy BBC*

Image: Crown Copyright / Ministry of Defence

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