Prosthetics were once basic and functional – made using wood, tin or leather.
Now, new materials and innovation are making artificial limbs lighter, cheaper and easier to use.
In California, a team of designers believe they are creating the next generation of artificial arms with revolutionary technology – so how does it work?
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