Karachi's 11-year-old Abdullah gets advanced bionic arm
The bionic arm doesn't just help one move their fingers, but also their elbow, allowing far-reaching capabilities. PHOTO: EXPRESS
In a landmark achievement, a few young engineers in collaboration with an organisation, have developed a bionic arm to enable the differently-abled carry out many daily tasks on their own once again.
Abdullah Ahad, 11, has regained the confidence to perform several functions without having to rely on anyone for the same, with the assistance of an all-new arm.
This was revealed at a presser at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) by Bioniks and Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Burns Centre.
The experts representing the organisations briefed media persons on the initiative to launch the advanced bionic arm.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Office (CEO) Bioniks Anas Niaz said the hopes of many children were tied to the project, who were now able to avail the facility.
He told media persons that one had to undergo a surgery abroad if they wanted a bionic arm, but things were different now.
"Abdullah's arm, regardless of which part of the world he is in, will immediately connect with his brain via bluetooth," Niaz said.
He further said that the bionic arm won't need to be detached once its battery runs out, but only the battery will need to be removed for recharging.
The CEO Bioniks said he doesn't claim ending a disability but the initiative would facilitate individuals by a great deal.
He further revealed that the arm lets a person not just move fingers, but also the elbow.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives of Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital's Burns Centre said the biggest burns-related health facility was providing free-of-cost treatment to the patients.
They apprised media persons that the treatment of burn injuries is considered the costliest in the world, and it's the reason why many hospitals don't have a separate facility dedicated for the purpose.
The well-equipped 66-bed centre provides free-of-cost treatment, all the way from a patient's admission to their discharge.
The experts further said those who get burn injuries go through immense stress and painful procedures.
They said that the initiative to help them out in some way is not easy, neither inexpensive, and asked those could help the organisation financially to come forth and do so.