Call of Duty Endowment Unveils A World’s First
Advancements in bionics can lead to some astounding things. Of course, one of the most interesting and important uses is to help those with disabilities. Especially when it comes to those who became injured in the line of duty. Yesterday, Open Bionics and the Call of Duty Endowment partnered to unveil a custom Hero RGD (Rugged) prosthetic for Purple Heart recipient Danielle Green. Unveiled at Call of Duty Endowment Bowl VI in Las Vegas, the prosthetic is the first of its kind. Additionally, Green is the first U.S. military veteran to be fitted with the device. A press release provides details on the Here RGD as well as insights from Green herself.
“I love my bionic arm. It gives me balance, it makes me feel whole, makes me feel complete,” Says Green in the press release, “As a female combat veteran wearing this arm in public, I know it’s about more than just me. Little girls who’ve lost a limb see someone like them moving forward with confidence. Their parents see it too, and it creates a ripple effect of awareness and possibility.”
Green lost the lower portion of her arm to a rocket-propelled grenade during deployment in Baghdad 20 years ago. Now, with the new creation from Open Bionics, she is able to own a top-of-the-line prosthetic. The bionic arm combines military-grade durability with advanced engineering. According to the stats in the release the arm has “titanium joints and high-strength Nylon PA12, it can lift up to 77 pounds, absorb heavy shocks, and operate reliably in wet conditions. Brushless motors and spring-loaded fingers deliver a secure, powerful grip, while its 0.4-second closing speed makes it the fastest multi-grip bionic hand to date.”
For more information on the collaboration between the Call of Duty Endowment, Open Bionics, and the Hero RDG visit here.