Nigerian-American Okezue Bell created the WeArm at only age 17, a low-cost prosthetic arm for amputees, which has won over $80,000 in support and the International BioGENEius Grand Prize. WeArm has full humanlike range of motion, implemented using AI and custom 3D-printed parts. It is controlled via user’s brain-muscle signals.
This innovative technology empowers amputees and individuals with mobility challenges to engage in activities previously deemed impossible, such as playing musical instruments like guitars, pianos, and drums with remarkable dexterity.
Okezue also founded “Fidutam,” at only age 15, an accessible mobile app which has won over $150,000 in awards and has impacted over 10,500 individuals. In addition to his work with Fidutam, Bell has conducted impressive research at Harvard Medical School, MIT Media Lab, and Boston Children’s Hospital, where he was a Research Science Institute Scholar in 2022.
His groundbreaking work has attracted support from tech giants like Google and Softbank, solidifying his status as an emerging force in the tech world.
With accolades like the Cameron Impact Merit Scholarship under his belt, Okezue Bell is not just a teen with a vision; he’s a trailblazer paving the way for a future where innovation knows no age limits.
