The 'Hero Arm' prosthetic arm is a video game-inspired prosthetic created by Open Bionics with Konami as a functional piece of equipment for wearers above the age of eight. The arm draws design inspiration from that of the main protagonist of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and features a fully functioning design that would help to dramatically enhance the life of the user. The arm is manufactured using 3D printing techniques, and is capable of rotating 180-degrees and lifting up to eight kilograms of weight.
The 'Hero Arm' prosthetic arm is priced at £10,000 and can be used with one of two different clip-on covers that will dramatically enhance the look of the ultra-modern device.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Video Game-inspired Prosthetics
- The 'Hero Arm' prosthetic arm by Open Bionics with Konami is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of prosthetics, offering a functional and visually appealing design inspired by video games.
- 3D Printing in Prosthetics Manufacturing
- The use of 3D printing techniques in manufacturing the 'Hero Arm' provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the prosthetics industry by enabling customizable and cost-effective production.
- Enhanced Functionality in Prosthetic Arms
- The 'Hero Arm' prosthetic arm's ability to rotate 180 degrees and lift up to eight kilograms of weight presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating more functional and versatile prosthetic devices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Prosthetics
- The prosthetics industry has the opportunity to leverage video game-inspired designs like the 'Hero Arm' to attract more customers and offer them visually appealing and functional options.
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can explore collaborations with prosthetic manufacturers to create customized designs inspired by video game characters, opening up new market segments and revenue streams.
- 3D Printing
- The 3D printing industry can tap into the growing demand for prosthetics by developing specialized manufacturing processes and materials for creating high-quality, customizable prosthetic devices.
