health
March 6, 2026
Experience: I lost my arm
One afternoon, I set up my kit and taped a drumstick to my amputated arm
TL;DR
- The narrator lost his right arm due to electrocution, which caused severe burns.
- He chose amputation to recover faster, which was devastating as music was central to his life.
- He created a custom prosthetic arm that allowed him to play the drums again.
- Collaborating with engineers and students, he developed an advanced robotic prosthetic controlled by muscle activity.
- He achieved a Guinness World Record for most drum beats per minute using his prosthetic.
- He founded a non-profit called Limitless Sound to make prosthetics more accessible for disabled musicians.
- His experience playing with the prosthetic inspired people with disabilities.
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