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Researchers in Mexico develop easy-to-use robotic arm

Video. How a childhood friendship led to a breakthrough bionic arm

Updated: 07/04/2026 - 17:01 GMT+2

A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

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