Two talented Kenyan inventors, David Gathu and Moses Kiuna, have created something amazing: an AI-powered robotic prosthetic arm made from old electronics. They are self-taught and did this without any formal funding.
Working under their startup called AfroGenesys, they took parts from electronic waste found in dump sites to build their innovative device.
This prosthetic arm can adjust to the movements of the person using it, making it a low-cost and effective solution for amputees.
Engineers around the world are impressed by their invention, which was made without the usual resources or support. AfroGenesys is being recognised as a symbol of African talent and creativity, even when faced with challenges.
“We wanted to show that innovation doesn’t need a lot of money—just a great idea,” Gathu said in an interview. Kiuna added, “This is for Africa, to show the world what we can do.”
Their invention has caught the attention of tech communities worldwide, with many experts calling it a breakthrough for affordable prosthetics.
As AfroGenesys grows, Gathu and Kiuna hope to inspire young African inventors to dream big and create wonderful things, proving that great ideas can come from anywhere.
The two self-taught Kenyan inventors who built an AI-powered robotic prosthetic arm using only salvaged electronics and zero funding said it is now time for youths to innovate. Their startup, AfroGenesys, is proving that African innovation can change the world.
In the heart of Kikuyu, Kenya, two self-taught innovators have achieved a groundbreaking feat: They have developed a robotic prosthetic arm using salvaged electronic computers.
With no budget or funding, they build a cost-effective solution/hope for amputees, especially in poor regions like Kenya where traditional prosthetics are very expensive.
Meet the high school dropout friend whose passion for technology and helping others has led them to create a device that can redefine prosthetic care.
6/ Once the device has been properly installed on the user, all the user has to do is to think and things begin to happen without movement a finger by reading the mind pic.twitter.com/t7MZFl33W0
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Once the device has been properly installed on the user, all the user has to do is think, and things begin to happen without the movement of a finger by reading the mind
This incredible device is made of waste materials, which they collect from garbage
3/ Meet the high school dropouts friend whose passion for technology and helping others has led them to create a device that can redefine prosthetic care. pic.twitter.com/HxzbB4hlxG
— ZOYA ✪ (@Zoya_ai) March 12, 2025
Here is how the device works and reads human brain signals to perform actions accordingly
His dream was to become an aeronautics engineer or pilot but he made this device, Here he explained…
8/ Here is how the device work and read human brain signals to perform actions accordingly pic.twitter.com/o0RBhNHJCo
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