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Dean Kamen stellt eine neue Armprothese vor

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Der Erfinder Dean Kamen stellt eine neue Armprothese vor, die er gerade im Auftrag des amerikanischen Verteidigungsministeriums entwickelt. Nie war sein stilles Bemühen, Technik ohne Verzicht auf den menschlichen Geist für Problemlösungen einzusetzen, deutlicher zu erkennen.

Dean Kamen landed in the limelight with the Segway, but he has been innovating since high school, with more than 150 patents under his belt. Recent projects include portable energy and water purification for the developing world, and a prosthetic arm for maimed soldiers. Full bio »

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