Follow along as I design and build a new mechanical prosthetic hand. Part 1

[@ShyShades]

I just like seeing the prosthetic being rebuilt and remade

[@billytheripper4]

Rumour has it he already perfected the hand years ago but his channel would die if he revealed that so he's constantly modding this one for the subs 😉

[@jheffreymartineau3388]

@@billytheripper4 it's always better to perfectionate that type of prosthesis that helps technical development. I don't think it's just for subs ;)

[@crazyflame6752]

Hey Shy Raid

[@puchopucho7790]

i love seeing him wave his hands as he speaks so smoothly. He builds the most badass prosthetic hands

[@ShyShades]

@@crazyflame6752 do I know you

[@JerryRigEverything]

Way cool. This is the correct way to KZbin. Your expertise and design skills will help alot of people. Nice work!

[@-BarathKumarS]

Odd to see you here!

[@missingpartsclub]

Thanks Zach! I enjoyed your rog teardown a couple of days ago. I was going to include the obligatory the fingers scratch my phone at a level 6 with deeper grooves at a level 7 in an upcoming video as a nod to your work. Thanks for the comment.

[@JerryRigEverything]

@@missingpartsclub lol. That would be epic.

[@Crumbaa]

Oh my god two legends conversing with each other :0 you guys make awesome content

[@Spartan-jk9tl]

Ah Jerry

[@247HALOMASTER]

I just love the mechanical sounds every-time the fingers slam shut, dopamine floods my brain. Great engineering work!

[@lack92]

Like Terminator 🤣♥️

[@EXTERMINATE-t4w]

@@lack92 I am the T E R M I N A T O R

[@atom6486]

@@EXTERMINATE-t4w du-dun-dun-du-dun

[@BunnyChamberX]

Must be annoying when everyone has it though, when this stuff gets commercialized in a cyberpunk future for cosmetic purposes I hope he finds a quieter alternative. Although the clacking is nice too so its worth the *cut*

[@riquardi]

@Aaron so you like Fingers that are manual, not the usuall Auto-spec :D

[@StyxDescension]

Dude's a genius. Defied an unfortunate event and made something incredible out of it. Absolutely stunning.

[@imperatormaximus8952]

Not only a genius but a man with a will of Iron.

[@tayloraltmiller9529]

And he does it again and again at points many people would say is good enough.

[@MrlspPrt]

He fought with Iron Man, the loser must wear a red armor.

[@Tyrfingr]

@@MrlspPrt I heard iron man was just his prototype

[@jeremyred6343]

If Life give you lemons, make not just lemon juice but lemon cake instead.

[@pixelchu]

This really feels like a 2012 KZbin video. No elaborate intros, sponsors, music. Just pure narration followed by some video footage on how it’s done.

[@xbirdshorts5075]

Stop praising those who get straight to the point, but shun those who do not

[@pixelchu]

xBird Shorts Sorry if I implied it like that. Just wanted to point out something it reminded me of which was the time when KZbin was just a video sharing site without thinking of monetizing and stuff like that.

[@bigotofidiocy409]

@@xbirdshorts5075 which part of his comment say he hates youtubers that aren't straight to the point? Edit: nvm I just now realized he edited his comment

[@negativezero8174]

You forgot how bad 2 min dubstep intros were in 2012

[@dillongage]

@@xbirdshorts5075 no. I disagree. 100% praise those who get to the point and shun those who don't. That's just good advice In general.

[@matthewriggen4334]

It is really incredible how normal, natural, and reflexive the motion of your prosthetics are, even when you're just gesturing. It really demonstrates the thousands of hours that went into their design and construction, along with the thousands of hours of practice you have logged in practicing their use. I'm very happy that you've invited us into your workshop. It's always lovely to catch a video of yours.

[@MudakTheMultiplier]

Folding his hands looked so natural!

[@Top5Produits]

Yes but it will never replace his lost hand, we should be grateful to what we have

[@monteanthony1022]

@@Top5Produits in ten years prosthetics will move from the aim to supplement to becoming an upgrade.

[@Eralen00]

@@monteanthony1022 Technology predictions like this are almost always too optimistic. Realistically, it will probably be more like 50 years than 10

[@mrnice4434]

@@Top5Produits Well his new hand got a flashlight my hand don't got one :(

[@ptendo64]

As someone born without fingers on my left hand, I just learned to love and accept who I am. But I gotta say, seeing you make such strides is super inspirational. Keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@aerobyrdable]

So I was wondering if you would use a prosthetic, or what it would take to make you use one

[@ptendo64]

Probably not a basic esthetic one, but definitely something as elaborate as what you’ve just witnessed. When I was kid I used to wonder what it would be like to have a high tech futuristic detachable gauntlet. That’s why seeing this is so cool. I’m literally watching my childhood imagination come to life. Couldn’t make me happier

[@morkovija]

@@ptendo64 reserving a spot here for when you have yours and show it off =)

[@atom6486]

@@ptendo64 I, too, am reserving a spot.

[@MrScarf-zm9ih]

I hope you get a prosthetic one day ! Good luck !

[@SmoothTurtle840]

I love how his mechanical fingers move exactly the way normal hands do whenever he’s explaining some with gestures. So cool.

[@RAFMnBgaming]

I wonder how much of that is having a hand muscle memory and how much is learned based on the prosthesis.

[@JojoTheVulture]

This is a smart idea, instead of disappointing people by not making a hand for them, you teach them how to make one themselves. If they are willing to learn and make it themselves then it's a more rewarding experience for them, not only does it make it their own but also teaches them how to build. That is the essence of DIY

[@eleazarvaulter5083]

Actually what he was explaining was how to make the duplicate of his hand like a key with a Mold

[@drrenard1277]

Unfortunately building orthotics and prosthesis for someone is a huge trial and error. Every one is different and in many aspects can only be done by user cause it is just much more harder to explain what isn't working then to figure out how to get the right feel yourself.

[@JojoTheVulture]

@@drrenard1277 well you can start small with 3d printed parts that you can design in a modeling software and have a 3rd party print it for you. Still, it would be a trial and error process but that's what skill learning is tbh

[@papagal2553]

@Miss White if you manage to build it yourself, then you can repair it too, and upgrade it in the future by yourself. Yes you have some initial costs in the beginning, but in the longrun you benefit more of it.

[@hanoli7933]

And bragging rights

[@ducknorris233]

Slogan suggestion “Single handedly changing the world”

[@Sigborg]

Good one dude

[@jaxsullivan2117]

Duck Norris doesn't need a human counter part.

[@natas3.14]

I like it

[@jeffbrownstain]

With one hand and by himself

[@daPvta]

I can't take my eyes off his prosthetic hand while he talks, the hand gestures supporting his words blow my mind.

[@thebrownbear8875]

italians do it better

[@mickonatividad4284]

Guess im not the only one

[@mbison7combo]

Bro you just said what it was in my mind lol

[@de-prest1]

Legit! Looks so natural lol

[@komi9261]

@@thebrownbear8875 WDYM

[@DR.SLAMMER]

I can't help but be amazed at how fluid the gestures of the mech-hand are while you're speaking and explaining.

[@fangthewarrior]

Me too

[@tweetyboid7424]

Everybody: "Omg you are so inspiring for building a prosthetic hand for yourself" Me: "Jesse, we need to build prosthetics, Jesse."

[@PastaSauce7]

jesser we'b got to cook the wed

[@jdrailfan391]

What “Jesse” are you talking about? As my name is Jesse and I’m kinda freaking out!

[@tweetyboid7424]

@@jdrailfan391 It's a Breaking Bad reference lol

[@morluche91]

@@jdrailfan391 He was definitely talking about you. Now pack your bags and go help him!

[@jdrailfan391]

@@morluche91 Umm, I’m only 14?

[@StarflameCrimsonOfficial]

This man is bringing Cyberpunk to life, but without the bugs.

[@queteden48273]

I hope it doesn't have bugs XD

[@ArThur_hara]

Yooooo it's been 2 years since cyperpunk? God time flies

[@fifervonpiper6707]

I'd pay for him to make a video of him just testing his prosthetic hand gripping random objects. Just seeing the various range of motions of it is oddly satisfying.

[@aesthetic_rex]

That mechanical hand looks so badass, and it's badass that he made it himself.

[@KCLEPilot]

After watching this, I realize you have an absolute wealth of knowledge about engineering and bio-mechanical engineering that I didn't know humans could obtain yet. This is some robocop or cyperpunk stuff, absolutely amazing!

[@cooldud7071]

Shame we aren't anywhere near the science of neural interfacing with prosthetics.

[@crimmy838]

@@cooldud7071 not anywhere near? we've done it, but nobody is really onboard with getting their skull cut open to have a bunch of little wires poked in their brain quite yet, not to mention the cost

[@cooldud7071]

@@crimmy838 if we've done it then why hasn't it been mentioned anywhere

[@cooldud7071]

@cable No I meant why is mainstream media not talking about these ground-breaking technologies, not just on youtube we are at the forefront of the future and instead of talking about all of this interesting shit we learn about some random guy dying to a police or whatever it is crazy how seemingly underreported this is

[@twolvesxi2751]

@@cooldud7071 Don't look at what mainstream media is SUPPOSED to be doing, look at what it has done for years and what keeps doing. But, just on a short note, technological advences don't bring as many views and money as shocking and enraging news do. Food for the small minds, as there are many of them.

[@skyco40]

Your craftsmanship and engineering is impeccable! As a person who has had all 4 fingers on my left hand amputated, I can’t tell you how amazing and at the same time infuriating it is to see the greatest prosthetist of all time not actually be a prosthetist! I hope one day they can get on your level sir!

[@SolemnnSolace]

As a prosthetist in training, I aspire to make this happen one day. The problem is that this kind of prosthesis is so specific to this amputation. Thousands of hours have gone into this prosthesis alone, so imagine the time spent on all levels of amputation!

[@caspianbell9556]

I give this comment a left thumb up

[@KingKittan]

@@SolemnnSolace Talking from pure ignorance here, but would a more universal prosthetic like this be possible to make with a sort of independent module format for the fingers and control module? Like let say you make the base socket tailor made to fit the hand since you need to make it fit properly for the end user, but then work with modular pre built fingers to replace the missing ones and an universal control module to control them. would something like that be more practical since you would only need to worry about the custom socket and then just build the rest with the pre built parts? It probably wouldn't be as precise as a fully custom made one, but wouldn't it be an acceptable compromise in exchange for a more accessible version of this kind of super responsive prosthetic?

[@SolemnnSolace]

@@KingKittan let me start of by saying that I am only 20 years old and still studying, so this is more an opinion than a science-backed answer, but i think that this technically would be possible since the fingers themself and the control module are not super hard to prefab make. The one thing that holds me back from saying "yes" is that there are so many engineers working in orthopedic companies, and there hasn't been a viable option that delivers this. So there is something that holds this idea back, and i dont know what that is for sure. There are a lot of modular lower limb prosthetics and a few electrical upper limb prosthetics though.

[@Omega_Orion]

I love how genuine the usage of your mechanical hand is. You can really see how comfortable you are with all the mechanisms in the way mid-gesture, your mechanical fingers will be splayed and you just casually interlock them with your other hand. Every time I got so scared you'd pinch yourself, but of course living with it you'd know what will and won't pinch

[@matthewjackman8410]

You look so proud and happy every time you demonstrate that splay function. You bloody well should, the engineering on that hand is amazing!

[@thebutchernassa8384]

We are officially entering the cyberpunk age of our planet. I just wanna live long enough to see it truly bloom.

[@Dedjkeorrn42]

I felt that, I'm a big fan of BMI's

[@MatthewCobalt]

Just hope for the technology, not the world.

[@origamikaiser]

@@MatthewCobalt you're a right as if the world isn't bad enough you're right...

[@die_lokki287]

@@origamikaiser judging from certain things, we are already in cyberpunk, corporations are already coming to be as powerful as states

[@stocky9218]

More like steampunk

[@ramenkaiju]

I genuinely love your videos, and your ingenuity, I honestly love your modesty. Thank you for being you, keep going man

[@Meineself]

Man this is some of the coolest practical application of mechanical engineering I’ve ever seen. Please never stop!!!!!! One day you’ll have an exoskeleton!

[@rog2224]

Oddly, this video highlights the problem of an exoskeleton - leverage against soft tissue at some point, and how to prevent it. Iron Man armour, in its prototype stages, would have had a few broken limbs along the way.

[@youtubeisapublisher6407]

@@rog2224 Yeah, you'd have to build in stops, possibly adjustable ones, which limit the suit's range of motion to match your own, as especially powered suits could severely injure the wearer if they were to overextend joints beyond their capacity.

[@rustyspigot1876]

I've never felt dumber in my life. And I'm old. And dumb. Absolutely fascinating video. My right hand has been compromised from birth due to an AVM and I've almost always found a way around the limitations. But this is something else!

[@FrostDzNz]

Best case scenario is someone takes all his advice into account and works on something thats built to be 1 size fit all, and at that point the dedication needed will be insane. Props to anyone taking on this challenge

[@piotrnod6489]

removable fingers part, one set of fingies can be mounted to different sockets. different fingies sets can be mounted to one socket, I present you TÓÓNY STARK

[@AngryPeopleStudios]

The new finger design at 10:22 is so aesthetically beautiful, I can't wait to see a full hand of them!

[@gammerboy1999]

Idk man sounds like a real hand full

[@spamspasm8183]

I am amazed how expressive that prosthetic is when you are talking. It looks totally natural. I have also realized I take for granted how much of a part our hands play in the very complex act of self expression.

[@jordanhorst6]

His hand makes me think of the disney movie Treasure planet, the bad guy had a robotic arm that had similar fingers :)

[@kartzau]

He wasn't that bad

[@stanislavshiner6512]

I was thinking the same thing! That movie slapped

[@maxim6088]

True, he was kinda a twist badguy and then twist goodguy though... He did save the main lad at the end

[@thejadedjester4935]

@@_The_Seeker_ What about it is confusing, I actually don't know what part of the moment is confusing.

[@_The_Seeker_]

@@thejadedjester4935 Oh, well his hand is missing four fingers, and this scene has all his fingers. Idk I think I don’t see the clear picture and I’m just assuming something.

[@jakemeyer8188]

I don't mean to minimize an amputation...but being the engineer to the core that I am, I found myself nearly instantly jealous that due to me not being an amputee, I won't ever be able to do this project to the same level you can. Very impressive work.

[@apocolips999]

I know exactly what you mean, it almost makes me WANT to have an industrial accident, just so I can build something this cool for myself.

[@sirramic202]

I got a woodchipper and some spare wires its cyborg time.

[@papagal2553]

you and the other ones who think like that, you can find a group in your area , where they have amputees and offer them your knowledge

[@tobiashede]

I wouldn't mind loosing a leg 😅 there some really cool robotic legs that would be so cool to have haha. And I'll get a bunch of insurance money along with the loss of the leg.

[@ionpopescu3167]

@@tobiashede This reminds of that woman who paid a homeless guy to cut off her limbs in hope the insurance company would pay. In the end, they found out what happened, and she was left an amputee with no money.

[@che7036]

When im watching this i feel like im in a futuristic physics class being thought by a cyborg professor ngl

[@Rr12NewZealand]

You are!

[@jaxsullivan2117]

OPEN UP !!!!!😠

[@victorvillar9576]

Just needs a cyborg red eye

[@jzk3919]

In 1984 a large filling from my wisdom tooth fell out. Immediately I cleaned the hole, mixed good epoxy, filled it and shaped it. (No dentists in the Mojave Desert) My dentist 5 years later started to teach that at George Wash Univ.-where he was professor. But first - he had to be impressed to do that. He was!

[@BeanBeanBeanBeanBeanBean]

Amazing progress just by one man. I can't wait to see more of this series, and hopefully engineers will take notes. Maybe sometime soon we'll see more of these (hopefully - knowing the customization is so integral).

[@SuperInsanewolf]

Honestly i ain't one of those people wantin you to make somethin for me or a family member, I'm just fascinated that you made a working and fairly advanced prosthetic for yourself. Like it's actively impressive to me

[@bruhboigame836]

Ay smite

[@R0B0T2k]

I do not know a lot about prosthetics but I feel like what this man has made, has to be the most advanced prosthetic hand out there. I have not seen anything like this on anyone else. However I also do not know any amputees so I could be mistaken.

[@SuperInsanewolf]

@@R0B0T2k It's not the most advanced one out there, but it's the most advanced i've seen someone make for themselves seemingly without assistance.

[@siddhantmishra3598]

@@SuperInsanewolf by advanced do u mean circuitry and other buzzy stuff ? Yes , but utility wise this right here is the best :)

[@SuperInsanewolf]

@@siddhantmishra3598 Yea like there's one where a guy got both of his arms back (for the most part) when he puts on this like vest like thing.

[@chrisagler8472]

Magnificently spoken sir. You have given Everyone a Personal DIY on how to make personal prosthetics(with access to certain tech) through your amazing videos. Thank You

[@allisongross2946]

I'm one of those people who didn't ask for you to build a hand, but for you to post one of these instructional videos. My dad's a handyman who lost his index finger on his left hand, so I can't just copy your hand. But now I can learn something. I can't thank you enough for these videos.

[@andrewsnow3094]

My son was born with hand that looks like yours and we have explored various prosthetics to address activities such as baseball, mountain biking, etc. I searched all over google and KZbin but you never came up on my searches. Glad to find your page and congratulations on your very impressive work in your builds.

[@DingleFlop]

Hello Ian, I am sure that your KZbin fame is going to make it particularly difficult to offer, and you may even have reservations yourself but here we go. I would be more than happy to design and build a PCB that integrates all of the circuitry into a more compact and manageable unit. I am more than happy to help make a project come to life.

[@johnlucas6683]

Try to contact him directly.

[@DingleFlop]

@@johnlucas6683 sent an email about 5 minutes after this comment, don't worry!

[@cryingisthenosebleedoftheh790]

I logistics of a purely mechanical prostatic hand is mind boggling to me. Particularly the splaying of the fingers. Huge props to you ma dude!

[@ballkicker931]

Nobody noticing he looks like Gordon Freeman

[@MollarCZ]

I love how the prosthetic fingers act absolutely naturally as Ian is moving his hand while talking as if it were his real fingers!

[@cephalonbob15]

"Although flesh may blacken and fail, fear not, for this too can be replaced. You can be reincarnated - reborn in steel by the will of the Omnissiah." The First Litany of the Doctrina Augmentata

[@nobodynobody7713]

By the will of Ian Davis*

[@remlok5556]

I love how popular warhammer is getting

[@glacyitefreez4929]

PRAISE BE THE OMNISSIAH! GLORY TO THE MACHINE GOD!!

[@kenya6497]

If only Ferrus was here.

[@skld3]

@@glacyitefreez4929 Are you guys suggesting to change channel name?

[@bbm0dun17]

i seldom in life ever see such revolutionary thinking...i dont ever think ive met someone who could even fathom the idea of being as intelligent as you speak. people like you are going to change the face of our planet

[@drossbossofsauce5649]

Can't wait until this thing's the most advanced prosthetic created and is considered an illegal weapon in 37 countries

[@bigotofidiocy409]

Yes mr. FBI this comment right here. I want you to watch over him

[@samm_2564]

*+35% fist damage*

[@ArtemisKitty]

Isn't it already halfway there? Name a more advanced precision one that he could have gotten instead? (But yeah, this is so awesome I'm just blown away by it. So brilliant.)

[@deazy6453]

@@bigotofidiocy409 Says "Suckle My Toes" and "Death Skull Zach"

[@Creeper7ech]

Wait until he adds flame throwers

[@nguyenquangminh506]

i just love how naturally he intertwines his flesh fingers with the mechanical fingers like they were always there.

[@OtherDalfite]

Biggest flex is the hand gestures

[@chandisraygor3299]

Love your stuff man, so cool to see your ingenuity.

[@kingofthecrows8802]

This man is my hero. I hope to make prosthetics for other people at an affordable price that suits their needs. Ian Davis proves it's always worth a try.

[@JustinCase1021]

What amazes me most about this channel is the difference between manmade and nature made. It hard to replicate nature but it can be done with time and energy

[@samhenderson2947]

I wanted to do prosthetics at uni but didn't manage it. I watched a friend go through it. She was a marvel and that course was amazingly complicated. Kudos to this fellow for doing for himself. It's impressive work.

[@Omlet221]

This man gets a guaranteed crit every third hit

[@tentacledood5784]

Heeeeyaw!

[@jaisi8111]

I still can't believe that there are people who dislike this legend's videos

[@jontoland3491]

In was thinking the same thing!!!

[@roy3307]

It's probably the people who wanted him to make them their prosthetic hand

[@jaisi8111]

@@roy3307 yeah I think your right

[@MonsterPumpkin]

I think your goal of making these videos so the viewers can make their own prosthetics themselves is really the best and most angelic solution thank you so much for this

[@tigahstyle]

I get that people see a solution to a problem somebody they love has, and they want it for them. They also need to understand that just because somebody can fabricate something, doesn't mean they are able to do it purely out of good will for the rest of the world. So much time, money and brainpower needed for this stuff.

[@bunglebooce2290]

You are literally the fucking coolest dude on KZbin. Making the dreams of the past into a tangible reality. Your content is always fun to watch and I applaud your vision. Building badass robot hands is badass.

[@danielpepper9372]

Dude I absolutely love when I see one of your videos in my feed it brightens my day, thank you for sharing with us

[@NaughtMax]

Have you considered releasing the CAD files for your designs? Making the project open source for people who want to build their own prosthetics and learn from the work you’ve already done, as well as people who are just curious how it all works. Some really nice design work with such a powerful application

[@justeric1107]

I'd imagine it would be easier to learn to create your own from scratch rather than reverse engineer an existing design.

[@xstorm_8_shadowx]

@@justeric1107 it could be used as a road map though for trail and errors for other people.

[@minercraftal]

This man’s hand is so powerful that every 3 hit it will turn into a critical hit.

[@jameshart4867]

you think he can insta-kill if he taunts ?

[@insanity-vr6vu]

It’s really cool that you’ve created your own prosthetic fingers and the fact that you’re sharing your knowledge is inspiring. you’re a good human being

[@ArmaanDK]

The kinematic movements and natural looks you've managed to incorporate on a purely mechanical system are breathtaking. As a mechatronics student, I can't wait to see how your individual digit control turns out!

[@sofa-lofa4241]

As an ex-machinist (miller/turner) and someone into hobby electronics, I can't wait either! The fusion of mechanical engineering and coding on this level is inspiring to me... And hopefully to many others in the mechatronics/open source community, Good luck with your future studies Armaan, the world needs more enginerds!

[@GlitchWitchNyx]

I'm so glad KZbin recommended one of your videos to me. Sure, I don't know anyone personally with a situation like yours, but advanced prostheses have long fascinated me. That combined with your DIY beliefs makes for a great channel.

[@williamsmith4220]

Now we can appreciate how wonderfully intricate our hands were designed.

[@mateusleme2322]

Lets appreciate how our hands have evolved... ;)

[@JosephQPublic]

@@mateusleme2322 - We didn’t evolve. You don’t get this level of intricacy through “evolution.” Sorry, it just doesn’t happen, no matter how long “scientists” say we’ve been around.

[@jameswigfalljr5140]

Do you believe in evolution?

[@mateusleme2322]

@@JosephQPublic Tell me more about my body being "intelligent designed". Tell me how my nipples are useful. Tell me how the appendix is perfectly designed. Tell me how placing sensitive organs outside my body is better than placing it inside. Cells going crazy and creating cancer, birth defects, etc. Evolution is a fact. Can you please say "it's just a theory" so I can laugh a little bit? Its like entering a music class and shouting "musical theory is just a theory, it's useless!" lmfao.

[@godontgo2657]

@@JosephQPublic evolution is out of the question but a deity is the truth? Lol

[@paulkerrigan9857]

Kudos, man. I love to see people solve problems in clever ways. It’s a big part of what makes us human.

[@MonsterPumpkin]

Btw you hand is basicly the best prosthetic limb I have ever seen so far, especially since it is fully mechanic and does not have servos or anything dependant on electricity, it is really quite an incredible thing you made

[@anecjote129]

A laser pointer in the pointer finger would be pretty useful. If you need something across the room, you could point to it and they'd immediately know what you're asking for

[@SkyllerSY]

or he could just hold one.

[@alejandromartinez3475]

Or integrating a taser into your finger tips to give people the magic cheese touch

[@yeost187]

Cat: Its not a cat toy?

[@anecjote129]

@@SkyllerSY you're no fun

[@ls200076]

@@SkyllerSY even better

[@syrew900]

So stoked to see you uploading more

[@AJ-nd2cf]

Next video: Follow along as i build a GPS into my solar powered missile prosthetic hand

[@deeznuts2.]

Controllable missile too

[@zikof5646]

@@deeznuts2. Rockt Punch?

[@t3hd0n]

he'll probably be finishing up the chainsaw hand first

[@Cyrogenesis.]

@[ chocøbiscuit ] ah, a man of culture, i see

[@christofersebastianlopezba1795]

Whooooohooooaaaa

[@ecalzo]

You Sir you're Super .. your attitude.. your work your project and the inspiration you can donate to people with your video... you did very very .. very well.. i'm happy to see your video ..

[@isaactuuri6488]

thank you brother, please do not stop until your end on earth, you are an effect well beyond prosthetics, you inspire all of any trade to do good and make level paths for all

[@dank9640]

It's awesome you're sharing CAD drawings and explaining them, it will really help people make their own

[@TheSubtleBeast]

I’ve been watching since your Mark 1. This is awesome !

[@luigi1606]

Hello Ian Davis. First off i wanna say how much i admire you work, as a mechanical engineering student you really inspire me. Secondly, i wanted to express an idea i had for your hand: since i noticed you were trying to figure out methods to control each finger, i thought about one possible solution. (I'll apologize now for my terrible english but being an italian this is not my native language) Since you still have your thumb on your left hand, i thought you could put a "slider" on your mechanical index with 3 or 4 switches, that you control with your left thumb. Every switch would "unlock" a finger that, if locked, will stay open or closed nvm the hand input you give to it. The left-most switch of the slider unlocks only the index, then you unlock both the index and the middle finger, and so on, until all 4 mech fingers are unlocked. This way you could have more control of your hand without having to use your right one! Let me know what you think of this, and godspeed

[@wawtawsha6116]

This man singlehandedly did what most prosthetic companies dream of. Bravo, my man, I want to be like you when I grow up.

[@thechronics4380]

The engineering and design that went into this amazes me. I love seeing machines with such intricate parts. They fascinate me so much. I plan to become a mechatronics engineer

[@4ln923]

Whatever you say cyborg man

[@MrlspPrt]

This man is building his prosthetic hand just for fun, the fact he does it with a single hand means he doesn't even need it... I don't know what others think, but it's just epic.

[@Anchor-Supreme]

Can’t wait to come back in ten years and see him having built a fully-functional Iron Man suit, fit with an unlimited power supply.

[@comradecameron3726]

That would make time travel possible. You can do silly things with infinite power.

[@studyboy454]

Bro Alex labs is doing that thing already

[@garethbaus5471]

@@comradecameron3726 so far as we know an infinite power source only allows you to travel to the future faster, we still don't know how we could use said energy to travel backwards in time.

[@taninmoores4943]

@@comradecameron3726 unlimited power supply doesn't necessarily mean infinite power

[@Tylerkautz15]

You should win an award for resilience to the frustrations of life. Mad respect to you

[@evergaolbird]

I can't wait for you to look back years from now to see your progress throughout the years. This is truly amazing.

[@TheMasonator777]

This shows that institutional experts have their place, but they aren’t the be all, end all. Super inspiring.

[@wildbill9863]

We live in a time where this guy can design and build his own prosthetic hand and its absolutely insane Love seeing this Definition of never giving up Inspiration every video

[@Mephiston]

Hell yes, I was looking forward to this. You are an inspiration, and an amazing bloke, Ian. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@themongothatbongoed]

Real life Engineer folks. My endless respect and hats off to you, good sir.

[@eugenenalpin6058]

I love your hand articulations when you're talking, they look so natural and only prove how much effort went into this! Keep it up, love your channel!

[@yungnov]

5 years later: “GUY’S I JUST MADE A BRAND NEW CYBERNETIC BODY FOR MYSELF”

[@averygoodfantasticname4206]

Cringe

[@smokernoker]

"prosthetic hand guy" me : tf2 engi

[@OriginalTolerance]

Gunslinger

[@limysyenpai537]

I like how smooth his hands move while his talking.

[@adriannuske]

Grad you're getting the hang of the type of videos we all like to see here. I remember not long ago when you had 100 subs and videos lasting less than 30 seconds. I say it again: I admire your work and look forward to seeing this become a reality for more people!

[@burgundyknight6826]

I'm excited for the addition of motors and gesture controls along with flash light. Your hands are too cool, even the control and movement you have while talking is impressive

[@azatecas]

Wao this video is so informative! keep it up i hope to see how you keep iterating this prostetic

[@CermyAndroidGameplay]

This is simply rocket science. Good luck 😉

[@stephin1612]

He is real life winter Soldier 😌

[@danielpepper9372]

🦾😄👍

[@userfibonnachi]

Yeah, I think both of us had the same idea

[@stephin1612]

@@userfibonnachi 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@gravewhite1258]

Dude, a flashlight built into the hand sounds absolutely brilliant!!!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Dude, you are the most Badass person I have ever seen. My dad is an old school machinist and he always amazed me at what he could do but you are another level of amazing.

[@dundeedideley1773]

For implementing the electronics, you really could use the help of Zach Freedman. He built a very smart gesture controller from scratch that lives on his wrist

[@dundeedideley1773]

He's on KZbin

[@unlockingsnow73]

I reckon you should add a repulsor, maybe some lasers and perhaps a missile launcher. Pretty impressive that you're about the only person whos making prosthetic hands and is actually being successful.

[@mlemlemmlemmlem]

I see you showing off those movements 🤣

[@dynalar1012]

This is amazing. You're one of those people making the world better each day.

[@freemaysin5088]

I wish i had half the engineering knowledge this guy does! I hope not only are you rewarded one day for these, but also once it's finalized the help people will get from it.

[@manwithamask3967]

He looks like Gordon Freeman Also cool hand

[@lukeklo]

what

[@manwithamask3967]

@@lukeklo half life

[@ELNANO0w0]

This beat all 5 minutes craft and DIY videos at the same time, and is Perfect : Buzzfeed: we need this for my Pokémon’s

[@KP-jp9gv]

Next video: Follow along as I build a red exo-skeleton suit and form a team of superheros

[@studyboy454]

Alex labs is doing that one

[@StonedBodhiSattva]

Dude that is AMAZING. Look at how intricate the fingers move! WOW!

[@GuGuHBmX]

I just found out your channel, and I'm so amazed by your skill and dedication, I'm a CAD designer, being doing this for many many years now, and I'd daydream back in the day that if I ever lost a limb, I'd be the one designing and manufacturing it. You're literally doing IT!