By John McCarthy

A Bristol firm has reached the final of Intel’s ‘Make it Wearable’ design competition with a prototype prosthetic hand which could provide an inexpensive and efficient solution for amputees.

Designers Joel Gibbard and Sammy Payne’s handy prototype has reached the final of Intel’s competition – held to challenge the world’s brightest creatives to “change the world” with wearable technology.

The pair of Open Bionics, based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory’s (BRL), are among the final ten entries, shortlisted from 400 international teams. As a result, they are one step away from the $500,000 prize.

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Source: The Drum