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summary reader response draft 3

  The webpage " Hero Arm" (n.d.) from Open Bionics  discusses the functions, features, and limitations of the Hero Arm bionic prosthetic.  The Hero Arm is a 3D-printed wearable prosthetic that uses a "soft flexible elastomer" as its printing material which enables it to conform to the shape of the user's arm. The Hero Arm has a flexible and breathable Ventech Liner, that has breathable vents positioned throughout the liner enabling air to circulate and keep the arm cool. The fluted design of the arm enables it to expand outwards, making it easier to don and doff the arm. the arm features proprietary BOA Fit Adjustment technology which enables the frame to be tightened or loosened via an adjustment dial. This helps to combat the naturally occurring expansion and contraction that the user's limb experiences throughout the day. The Hero Arm comes in 4 different configurations, the first two are small hands with the option of a small or big wrist, and the third

summary reader response draft 1

 The webpage " Hero Arm" (n.d.) from Open Bionics  discusses the functions, features, and limitations of the Hero Arm bionic prosthetic.  The Hero Arm is a 3D-printed wearable prosthetic that uses a "soft flexible elastomer" as its printing material which enables it to conform to the shape of the user's arm. The Hero Arm has a flexible and breathable Ventech Liner, that has breathable vents positioned throughout the liner enabling air to circulate and keep the arm cool. The fluted design of the arm enables it to expand outwards, making it easier to don and doff the arm. the arm features proprietary BOA Fit Adjustment technology which enables the frame to be tightened or loosened via an adjustment dial. This helps to combat the naturally occurring expansion and contraction that the user's limb experiences throughout the day. The Hero Arm comes in 4 different configurations, the first two are small hands with the option of a small or big wrist, and the third a