BIRRD rolls out first ‘bionic hand’
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The Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation of the Disabled (BIRRD), the TTD-run super-specialty orthopaedic hospital, has rolled out what’s claimed to be the first indigenous ‘bionic hand’ right here on Thursday.
TTD belief board Chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy nearly launched the product ‘KalArm’ by way of a video convention on BIRRD campus within the presence of TTD Joint Executive Officer P. Basant Kumar and BIRRD Director Madan Mohan Reddy.
With 18 varieties of grip, the factitious hand can elevate as much as 8 kg and shall be custom-made for sufferers. The product was developed by the Hyderabad-based Makers Hive Innovations and launched on December 3, marking International Day of Disabled Persons. The product is impressed by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and therefore the title ‘KalArm’.
Mr. Subba Reddy mentioned the product was made obtainable at ₹2.75 lakh, whereas its equal may price ₹35-40 lakh overseas. This would assist disabled individuals lots and increase their confidence. It can be made obtainable freed from price to the extent doable underneath the ‘Pranadanam’ scheme.
The TTD would additionally take into account tying up with the corporate to ascertain an amputation fitment and coaching centre at BIRRD.
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