It's here: new technology enables DIY prosthetics.

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

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This'll give you a warm feeling, I expect.  

That dad's parenting level?  10.

I also love the bright colors-- from the video I expect the boy was engaged in the project, and got to choose for himself.

[Sibling Zono (anon1mat0)]

That hand looks really sophisticated, was it my impression or it did have more than one freedom level? Good engineering.

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

I could not tell-- the kid was somewhat unique, in that he had a "hand stump" that gave him quite a bit of control that would be otherwise missing (if he'd not had anything past the wrist, say).

But the amazing thing was the cost (after machine's purchase) was roughly $5.  That lets him and his father experiment a great deal, with different hands for different uses. 

The days of the character Manny, from RAH's The Moon is a Harsh Mistress are not that far away.  I also saw a NOVA feed that would impart a sense of touch to prosthetic hands.

[Bob in a quantum-state-of-faith]

Here, a short video demonstrating the artificial touch at work.

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Article http://phys.org/news/2013-12-natural-brought-prosthetic-video.html

[pieces o nine]

Bob, you find the most interesting stories!   
Thank you for sharing this.