Give me a hand! I'm trying to get this information to the right people.

[@DocM221]

Insurance doesn't want to see this get into the right hands!

[@SlimSpooky_Official]

Or the left, for that matter

[@Timothious_Maximus]

you beat me to it.

[@Psikeomega]

Or get the right hands into it 😂

[@Lemonator321]

Good thing he has it on his left hand then

[@vilian9185]

"Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens"

[@xXMACEMANXx]

Fighting with insurance companies to pay for A WALKER has showed me how frustrating and difficult it can be to get the things you need. The 5$ aluminum construction, sold to me for 170$, sold to the insurance company for 1,500$. I can't imagine the hassle and frustration that comes along with getting a prosthetic here in the States. You're doing humanity a great service not just by offering a niche product that could significantly improve the quality of life for certain people, but inspiring people to find creative ways to engineer useful things without depending on this ridiculous system they have us trapped in.

[@acmhfmggru]

@@xXMACEMANXx 1. Unless you have a really wack walker it outs made from steel, 2. It is a safety device designed to be used everyday reliably for like 10+ years in indoor and outdoor environments, 3. It has to make a profit or else it wouldn't be built in the first place. Get a grip!

[@xXMACEMANXx]

@acmhfmggru 1. Medical grade walkers can be made from both aluminum and steel. 2. A simple steel or aluminum tube walker construction could last decades. The constraints for the design and manufacturing of walkers are not that tight. 3. Even if they were rated for summiting Everest a dozen times, it still wouldn't justify a 3,000% markup

[@bewertsam]

@@acmhfmggrudefending the people/system that rips off the sick and disabled is crazy

[@volbla]

The supplier can charge a different amount depending on who is paying for it? That's legal?

[@Daisy_human]

​@@volbla a it may be legal in the states but for what is essential equipment it is at the very least dishonarable to fleece people for something they have no choice about buying

[@harrystringer9679]

As a welder and novice CAD modeler, this project is awesome. I've been watching since the early days, and seeing the hand get more capable, more fluid, and more hand sized with every iteration is absolutely inspiring. Seriously dude, thanks for sharing this with the world.

[@Novur]

Imagine if people like Ian, people with excellent ideas and and a drive to see them to fruition, were just unilaterally funded; all supplies provided and necessities covered, so their time could be dedicated to just Doing The Thing instead of having to work out whether it's economically viable

[@sundaykessig-kinkaid7313]

I ain't the target audience, but I hope this engagement can propel it to where it needs to be!

[@WavingWorld]

Crazy how much engineering goes into making a hand function the way a hand is supposed to function.

[@justinreynolds6318]

It's almost like millions of years of evolution cannot be easily replicated by some guy in a garage with some thousands of dollars.

[@AlyxGlide]

well it's external actions, so rather beautiful

[@comrade137]

Mark a moment where it does.

[@diablo.the.cheater]

@@justinreynolds6318 tbh evolution is rather slow, so thoudans of years of it may be equivalent to 100 years of engineering

[@ctrl_x1770]

@@diablo.the.cheater I think humans absolutely could get prosthetics generally equal to human hands after 100 years of engineering. As comparison, it took only 12 years to go from the launch of Sputnik 1, the first satellite, to the moon landing in 1969. The real problem lies in how much effort and intention is given to the specific subject. The aforementioned Space Race, although very impressive in its developmental speed, was the result of two global superpowers competing with their nation's top engineers, scientists, with an astronomical budget. Well, it has been more than 50 years since, and other than SpaceX's novel approach to cost-cutting spaceships there have been no major improvements. Where there is neither incentive nor competition, there is no innovation. So that explains why prosthetics suck, even after a long history.

[@NeilMyatt]

I have no need of a prosthetic hand, but I do appreciate innovative engineering, and this is very cool. Good luck with it!

[@V2_maquina_suprema]

"Acceptable" My guy, that is the coolest and most functional prosthetic i have ever seen!

[@generalsnow7937]

Not all heros wear capes

[@Zane-It]

Some wear iorn fists.

[@DJL3G3ND]

would look pretty badass with a cape too though

[@mikafoxx2717]

Edna told him NO CAPES

[@Zane-It]

@mikafoxx2717 funny

[@diablo.the.cheater]

Nor all capes are worn by heros

[@konix_py3253]

6 dislikes goin to hell I'm not disabled in any physical way but I greatly appreciate the amount of work you put into this, it is the first time i see about your project, but yeah genuinely you're a great person.

[@Riki0021]

9:40 acceptable? kinda cool? bruh your device looks INSANELY COOL

[@Siriah]

Your hand prosthetic is an amazing piece of engineering. Giving this a like & comment to hopefully get it seen by more people who'd benefit from this!

[@firebladeentertainment5739]

even though i never lost a limb, I absolutely LOVE your work! I am fascinated by prosthetics and cybernetics and this is such a fast design!

[@CriminalGamingHimself]

Dropping a comment here for the algorhithm. It's the least I can do, really. For any fellow viewers who want to boost this a little: be sure to watch this video in its entirety! Longer views do great in the algorithm! Liking the video and sharing the link with loved ones can help too! You might have a coworker or uncle who'd love this! Super cool what you're building, and I hope this can become its own little cultural movement at some point. God speed ya.

[@missingpartsclub]

That's my hope. I'm hoping that with this maker community and the relatively easy access to equipment, people will see that there's nothing magical being done here. And if you have a need for a device that isn't available, there's nothing wrong with meeting your needs and then helping others to meet theirs.

[@Tiniuc]

Sounds like you need an algorithm that can modify the 3D print to fit a mold onto whoever wants to test it. Even better, I bet you could fit this device to hands where the fingers are cut slightly past the knuckles or before the knuckles if an algorithm can run through all the needed morions and compute what has to change in the mechanics to maintain those range of motions within compliances and volumes. I recall Disney actually uses a program like that for their animatronics and compliant mechanism calculations.

[@P-Ian]

Been watching you since you had 3 videos on your channel, and I'm commenting, hoping it reaches the right people

[@Quiver333_real]

This is insanely awesome. It's not even that loud, the engineering here is just that phenomenal.

[@RTKdarling]

This is one of my favorite applied engineering channels. Awesome work

[@davedawg602]

If you don't already please put a patient on this.I work in a Large National Fab and would hate to see all you hard work stolen.Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions on the fab side.

[@pileofstuff]

I'm pretty sure open source is much more the mindset that Ian is operating towards.

[@MrMoron-qn5rx]

​@@pileofstuff i'd be great if its open source. Unfortunately, i've seen people design and perfect a design, only for it to be patented by some big corporation in some way, completely halting all of it.

[@bewertsam]

@@pileofstuffif he doesnt patent it, someone else will and then sue him until he's broke. he might win the case but he'll have too much debt for it to matter

[@volbla]

Can't you make a "free for anyone" patent that just prohibits anyone else from claiming ownership of the design?

[@pileofstuff]

@@volbla Getting a patent can be a *really* expensive process. Not to mention a very time consuming process.

[@raylenn4444]

While i can guess that it would up the material costs of the device, would using a foam/moss and silk composite for the straps limits the risks of chafing mayhaps?

[@missingpartsclub]

If everything is positioned correctly, the device shouldn't move relative to the residual limb. As far as the straps, you could use any 1" wide material. I currently use some 100%polyester ribbon/edging from Joann's. It has a slick/smooth feel.

[@davidelliott8324]

I think you're doing a great service for a great cause with a great device. Good luck!

[@doomguy_00]

You are awesome bro

[@kwillie999]

Cool as fuck prosthesis, and an amazing project for you to be working to distribute it!

[@kid14346]

I love this idea as a project. Right to repair is a very important part for people who have prosthetics. I don't love living in America we are free to die of treatable medical issues or be denied quality of life for disabilities because it is more profitable for some insurance company... Another youtuber I watch had to GIVE THEIR PROSTHETIC BACK because their insurance decided to deny it for them AFTER they already got it...

[@missingpartsclub]

Omg! I'm not sure that's even legal. It shouldn't be if it is.

[@kid14346]

@missingpartsclub The channel is called champutee, and they talk about what it is like to play video games with only one arm. The prosthetic they gave back they didn't particularly like as they regularly complained about it but it still sucks that that can happen

[@shade767]

I hope that you can get it to the right people. Also, it looks really cool. Good luck!

[@evanbooth1441]

This is a fantastic project. I really like the design of the prosthetic, as well as its underlying philosophy.

[@SlasherSeven]

Equips prosthetic hand +10 Cool Factor +5 Charisma Grip Restored The future is looking better and better.

[@edn5170]

Damn thats some great engineering!

[@akaegotist]

Comment for the algorithm!

[@revolution_is_the_key]

good idea

[@SlowMonoxide]

I am super interested in mechanical prosthetic design and this is absolutely fantastic. I really hope that this can reach people who need it, and that this philosophy of design focused on meeting needs in financially viable ways that circumvent the quagmire of insurance and medical billing systems will catch on. You're doing God's work, thank you.

[@BirnieMac1]

Am doing my thesis in biomed engineering atm and this is engineer goals love your work mate

[@Pokesus]

Bro is the real Iron Man in real life, is so cool see how much improved the hand! It looks way more sturdy than the last time i saw it! When you move it it looks way more rigid, way more in place, less "wobby". Cool!

[@3DRundown]

I'm just here for the cat. Cheers, my friendly neighborhood super genius.

[@Makeybussines]

Here's a comment for visibility, gogo KZbin algo, do the thing.

[@zoltantorgue7231]

Would you be interested in becoming a licensed prostheticist?

[@SuperRyan89]

Licensed? lol

[@Serbokrat]

Now I have to know, are you offering Ian an opportunity here or are you just asking?

[@OutsiderLabs]

@@SuperRyan89 Did you think prostheticists just come from nowhere? It's a medical degree like any other

[@e69alpha]

Its called: Prosthetute :v)

[@SuperRyan89]

@@OutsiderLabs no shit Sherlock..

[@Timothious_Maximus]

truly the best finger prosthetic I've ever seen. i hope it can help lots of folks in the future.

[@ayrnfiorenini]

this is beyond phenomenal! Amazing work! I hope you reach the right people!

[@MasterThief117]

This is an engineering masterpiece and your work here is going to hopefully benefit a huge amount of people. You are an amazing person!

[@interstellarsurfer]

This is amazing work. Losing pieces in the shop is an unfortunate and occasional part of the job. Just amazing.

[@jamescalvin1646]

Awesome work, Ian. I hope you can find the people you're looking for!

[@enzostanful]

Leaving a comment to share the love. Hope you’ll video gets pushed to the right people!

[@froghulk]

Good work, I'll keep this in the back of my mind, never know when it'll be handy for someone I might meet one day.

[@BOLP]

How might I add rocket fingers, the fingers need to penetrate 9inches of steel for non-villainy reasons.

[@MrMoron-qn5rx]

I'm not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt. The size of a finger wont be able to hold enough propellant to get up to the required speed, so it most likely wouldnt work. Instead, i'd either reccomend bullet fingers, or rocket fist.

[@GreenCat188]

Can I join you in your non-villanous exploits

[@tinkeringtim7999]

Amazing work. Well done.

[@suikarbus]

gunslinger engineer tf2

[@realyoutubecommenter]

Algorithm, you see this? You see this video? Make people see this video! Also, with 380 likes and 38 comments (including this one), one in ten likes becomes a comment! I thought that was interesting, albeit not very insightful

[@mikowai]

apparently the algorithm is working

[@alphaundpinsel2431]

I have no idea what he's talking about but I like watching the cyborg talk

[@acmhfmggru]

can you add laser pointers onto the finger tips?

[@DocM221]

You can add anything if you build it yourself

[@acmhfmggru]

@DocM221 so yes? It is compatible with laser pointers on the finger tips? Urgent. Thanks.

[@frimi8593]

Why wouldn’t it be? The whole thing is mechanical, you can add whatever attachments you want

[@roadsidegarage69]

finger guns have never been so cool

[@Frille512]

Butane lighter in the index finger

[@suspicioussand]

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel.

[@celsoaz2]

Every time I watch one of your videos talking about this project, I think you are one amazing human!! it is awesome how you did everything!!

[@gbjsyzftbcacjyfubjygkgcjae3182]

i really appreciate the work you're doing, i hope more people see this & those with the skills and money get inspired to create and share more mechanical prosthetic variations

[@evgenius123_]

Someday humanity will have a kind of DIY encyclopedia about any kind of prosthetics for any kind of amputation. From a lost little finger to a complete loss of limbs. From simple "hook hands" to fully functional bionic prostheses with reinnervation-based control or even with the help of implanted chips.

[@isthisagoodyoutubehandle]

This is honestly so cool. I'm 1000% onboard with prosthetics looking like this. I really hate how the "goal" of a lot of prosthetics have been not to "look" disabled rather than to restore that ability even if the "looking normal" aspect isnt prioritize. If you restore the ability, then it doesnt "look disabled" it just looks cool lol If only we had a nationalized healthcare system that had a database that could be searched through to find all patients with this specific amputation and email/call them asking if they wanted to be part of a trial... Man i hate knowing how much better healthcare could be if the profit motive was eliminated.

[@3dwrecker_4660]

Hope this gets through!

[@Its-Just-Zip]

Having watched this project through as far as I have, I kind of wish there was a way to get the look without losing most of my hand because it looks amazing...

[@FallsGaming]

I remember seeing your first few videos years ago, and seeing the fruits of your labour now is actually so Incredibly Cool! I hope you reach the people you need to make your Inventions Available for the Public!

[@originalfakeaddressofcourse]

I shared this around FB, hope that helps.

[@dandots709]

"kinda cool" - says a guy with a terminator hand

[@FroggyTWrite]

this is really great, hope you are able to successfully make it through testing!

[@jcpkill1175]

Good luck with this, last time I counted i still got all my digits but ill keep counting often just to be sure.

[@isaacgraff8288]

Good information. I do not fit the criteria or I would give this a shot.

[@gabriellerussell8484]

I am not the target audience, but I’m rooting for your success.

[@Insanabiliter_In_Linea]

That is just unbelievably cool, it's still surreal to me to see these things actually being used and functioning as expected, I'm still used to only seeing them in sci-fi. Something something the future is now blah blah whatever, that's cool as all hell and I wish you the absolute best with the project.

[@Salty_Sailor64]

I never comment but this is so cool, and I hope you find the people you need to find for this project to work!

[@GERMENDARIALOR-xn1xd]

Man like you should win prizes

[@GiadTheShyCat]

Leaving a comment for the algorithm - your work is awesome and I hope more people manage to see it, especially those who need it :)

[@P1XeLIsNotALittleSquare]

Dude, this is insane! One thing I notice - how your 4 and 5 finger moves on left and right hands, its kinda similar, which means its not only functional but convey your character... idk how to put it...

[@simoncleret]

You're seriously impressive, man. Never change.

[@anarchywon4170]

This is a great idea brother! I wish you the best.

[@Fog_runner]

Just giving a hand in spreading this info.

[@GreenCat188]

Nice one

[@catgirldogfood]

This is really cool, hope you find the people you need

[@roxelanaorc4065]

Your hand looks completely awesome.

[@jgmortim]

Great work!

[@welder77]

Commenting to boost this, looks great!

[@SophiaWoessner]

Holy shit that thing looks cool as hell

[@bunbunnybunbunbunnybae9587]

Sorry people who haven't gotten this yet keep holding out hope for further advancements soon!!

[@danielmichalski94]

How the hell this youtube video has only 8.5k views? O.O It's insanity.

[@HookTiki]

Ian, would love to see a video about your Grant proposal process.

[@blanktester]

The design is beautiful

[@Cossackgoldenhorse]

Чисто случайно наткнулся на твои видео, ты красавчик💪 спасибо тебе за твою работу и ту правду которую говоришь!!!

[@defecticon9000]

Leaving a comment so the algorithm can work its magic That being said, this hand has no right to look this cool, but it does lmao

[@ChromaticFlare]

Ian davis is one of my favorite people.

[@brandoncampbell9794]

I'm not an amputee but just as an average persons perspective, the aesthetics of the hand look badass.

[@mrbussey]

I have been watching your progress for a while and you're doing amazing work!! Keep it up!!

[@CheerfulSpider]

Extremely impressive project

[@Pink_Maggit]

I'm your fan, Ian! You're awesome and so is your invention. It also looks hella cool.

[@josephturner1119]

Been watching your videos for a while, thank you for all you do and share.

[@dokchampa9324]

I wasn't convinced at first but you got me at 10:38

[@egeoeris]

I understand regulations are necessary to prevent people by harming themselves by being reckless but they seem soo counterintuitive.

[@Dumbassarrozz]

This is badass, good shit

[@redcatchem2345]

Brilliant man gets Grant... >_> Yes!!

[@DSlyde]

Your work can't help me or anyone I know, but it can definitely help someone out there. Have a comment for the algorithm.

[@MrTehkaiser]

I love the intentional over emphasis on gesturing with the artificial hand. It really makes the video jarring and distracts from your message! A great idea! 🫠

[@BadPractices]

Your hand looks so freaking cool.

[@Tondadrd]

I would expect an insurance company to be happy if a customer wants a 10 times cheaper option! Since they are all about money, I bet they would find a way to support it!

[@nonculus]

no regulations about protecting the environment or sending billions of weapons to other nations but oh, dont you dare make prosthetics for disabled people without a license. Cant make this stuff up

[@missingpartsclub]

Right? It's horribly frustrating. The amount of money that I'd need to come up with before I can even legally market a device is absolutely prohibitive. Technically, I probably can't do what I'm doing now without a license or approval. The one that kills me is a clinic can ask me to make a gadget, but I can't advertise the same gadget to the same clinic.

[@Tondadrd]

This video is great! Consise and informative. Answers questions I find interesting. I don't have any lost parts, yet, so I cannot try it out :)

[@GreenCat188]

Honestly better to keep all your parts but I fully agree

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

What a fantastic concept! And a cute kitty! 😻

[@baran1080]

Well I gotta comment for the analytics and algorithm so it reaches people

[@charleshouser7770]

excellent work. the regulations cited make me sad