Grip that follows the elbow
A 3D printed hand that closes automatically as the user bends their elbow, built for recipients who want maximum daily function.
- 12+
- Items printed
- 60hrs
- Average print time
- PETG+ TPU
- Filament
Kinetic hand
Unlike the BCMF Kwawu Gripper, the hand on the Kinetic Hand grips automatically as the user bends their elbow or wrist, depending on the site of the amputation, so the user does not require their other hand or outside assistance to use it. It is most ideal for recipients who retain at least half their forearm or a part of their palm in order to operate the gripper function. Grip performance is enhanced through silicone fingertips and palms, which provides better traction when handling objects. A neoprene sleeve makes the arm more comfortable for the user, and Velcro straps keep it secure while also making it easy to put on and remove independently.
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Recipient stories
Soe
Age 14
first BCMF Kinetic arm recipient
“I will take it. It is beautiful.”
While working on a construction site to help support his family, he accidentally touched a live wire with his left hand. The electric shock caused him to fall from the third floor, sustaining a broken left leg and right arm, and severe burns to his chest and left hand. Although the doctor tried to save his left hand, in the end the doctor had to amputate it. Unable to pay for his surgery, BCMF helped support the cost of his treatment at Mae Sot Hospital through the Referral Services Program.
Our specialised 3D team was then brought in to fit Soe with a prosthetic hand, and on 1 November 2024, Soe received his new Kinetic Hand. ”I will take it. It is beautiful,” Soe said when he first saw the hand. ”With this hand, I feel more confident. It will help me, and it will also serve as my support.”
Wai
Age 8
congenital musculoskeletal condition
“May you all continue to help more children like our son.”
Wai is an eight-year-old student who was born without his right lower arm. Because of this, some children at school would tease and bully him, which affected his confidence and made him wish for a prosthetic hand. He also struggled with some tasks, such as wearing clothes, fastening buttons, opening certain doors, and riding a bicycle with one hand.
After receiving the prosthetic hand, Wai’s parents plan to help him practice using it at home. ”We believe that this prosthetic hand will help him with his daily activities,” said Wai's mother. ”Thank you very much to BCMF and the donors for giving our child a prosthetic hand. May you all continue to help more children like our son.”
Ye
Age 32
shop accident
“I feel more confident when I go out in public with my family.”
Ye is a 32-year-old man who lost four fingers on his left hand when operating a sugarcane machine in May 2024. Despite support from friends and family, he continued to struggle with his self-confidence. He often felt self-conscious, believing that people were staring at his injured hand.
Through BCMF, Ye received a 3D printed kinetic hand. “I use it when going outside with my family, but not at work because the hand is slippery when I try to grab items with it. But I feel more confident when I go out in public with my family,” he said