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Tilly Lockey, 13, Can Paint With Her New Bionic Arms

February 15, 2019

Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now paint and apply make-up.

She lost both of her hands after contracting meningitis as a baby and is now at the forefront of testing the technology.

Her latest set, complete with pressure sensors and fine motor control, are not yet available on the NHS – but it is hoped they will be soon.

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