Manufacturing prosthetic arms based on Formula 1 racing technology

British woman Nicky Ashwell is the first to work with both hands, thanks to prosthetics made by British experts based on Formula 1 racing car technology.

Nicky Ashwell can use his prosthetic hand to hold small objects like a flower. Photo: The Guardian

Ashwell, 29, was born without a right arm. Previously, she used a prosthetic arm that could not move. Recently, at the London Prosthetics Center, Ashwell was fitted with a new, anatomically correct arm. She was very happy to do everything with both hands for the first time.

The Guardian reported on June 18 that the prosthetic arm was created by Steeper, a company specializing in prosthetic limbs. This is a breakthrough in prosthetic limb manufacturing technology. Experts used Formula 1 racing car manufacturing technology to create a prosthetic arm with "excellent precision and flexibility."

The arm is as light as a chocolate bar and is specially designed for women and teenagers. The lightweight design materials surround a skeleton that allows for flexible movements like a real hand.

"When I first got my prosthetic arm, it felt so exciting and new. It immediately helped me do more things. Movements now felt easier and more natural. I was surprised to find that I could do small things like hold my wallet with one hand while holding my boyfriend's hand with the other," Ashwell shared.

"Now I can do things I couldn't do before, like cycling and lifting heavy things."

“In the future, technology tends to get more complex,” said Ted Varley, director of engineering at Steeper. “Steeper is looking ahead and is building smaller arms with advanced technology that are suitable for women and teens.”

According to VnExpress