It’s always great to hear about youngย people doing good things for humanity. Easton LaChappelle not only blows my mind but is a huge inspiration. The 19 year oldย recentlyย accepted a job with NASA after creating a 3D printedย prostheticย arm that is controlled by your mind.
LaChappelleย become interested in robotics and technology at age 14. (Yes, you’re reading that right.) Noticing the high prices of prosthetics and the lack of technological advancement, heย set out to create an affordable prosthetic armย forย under $1,000. Working out of his home in a small town in Colorado, he taught himself 3D printing, robotics, and programming. It seems that nothing stands in his way with a goal!ย He has released the design for his current prototype (made for about $400) as open source, opening many doors toย advancementsย inย prosthetics and robotics.
LaChappelle is the subject of the first video in a series calledย Luminaries on UPROXX about some of the most influential individualsย in science and technology.
You can also watchย his TED Talk.
Easton LaChappelle is a prime example of how wonderful the world of making is and how one person can inspire a movement.
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