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"Today has changed my life." These are the words of nine-year-old Momo on the day she received her fully-functional robotic arm, built by Easton LaChappelle. She spent the day practicing different hand positions – from high-fives and fist bumps, to handshakes and hearts. From here, Easton’s goal is to make this technology available to others like Momo.
Easton's "aha moment" came when he met a little girl at a science fair when he was 14 years old. He noticed the robotic arm he'd made "for a couple hundred dollars in my bedroom" was more advanced than her $80,000 prosthetic arm. Six years later, he's shared his first fully functioning artificial limb prototype with another young girl named Momo.
Momo's robotic limb was rendered from a 3D scan of her left arm. Rather than a generic arm or hand, these are truly hers.
"Having two arms and two hands does not change my personality. It might change others’ perspective, but it does not change my personality."
As a kid, Easton LaChappelle could often be found in his room taking electronics apart and putting them back together. This turned into teaching himself robotics, giving TED talks, and starting his own company as a teen. Now, at age 21, he’s creating artificial limbs that could change millions of lives. And it all starts with one young girl. Learn more about Easton at www.microsoft.com/inculture/peoplewhoinspire
“It’s my mission to use technology to make prosthetics more accessible to those who need them.” Learn more about Easton LaChappelle: www.microsoft.com/inculture/peoplewhoinspire
This summer, musical artist Ernest Greene of Washed Out is releasing his highly anticipated album, Mister Mellow, his first fully immersive multimedia experience. Every track is accompanied by an original music video, created by 11 different video artists and utilizing several forms of animation. To take his bold vision even further, Washed Out collaborated with Microsoft to produce a dynamic live show, allowing fans to experience his "impressionistic view of the world" in person. See how it was accomplished in this behind the scenes video.
Just another day in the bee-saving, lemonade-making, entrepreneurial office of 12-year-old Mikaila Ulmer. Microsoft technology helps her prepare for speaking events around the world, but also helps give her time to visit her tiniest yet most important business partners.
Read more about Mikaila’s story here.
Every successful CEO needs the right team and the right technology to turn their vision into a reality. In Mikaila's case, her family stand alongside her as the original 'mes' behind the Me & the Bees business.
Read more about Mikaila’s story here.
After being stung by two bees in one week when she was four years old, Mikaila Ulmer turned the experience into an educational journey, and then into a business and personal mission.
Read more about Mikaila’s story here.
We’re cheering on 1,400 Real Madrid Foundation youth making strides on and off the field in Lima, Peru, as part of #EveryPassCounts. Join us and learn more at www.everypasscounts.com
The Real Madrid Foundation provides low-income youth in Lima with digital literacy training + workshops, such as Yo Puedo Programar (Hour of Code), to help aid their personal and professional development. Get involved in the #EveryPassCounts movement. Every reblog helps spread the message. Learn more: www.everypasscounts.com
Support soccer star Marcelo in creating a better future for 1,400 Real Madrid Foundation youth and their community in Lima’s El Agustino neighborhood. Reblog to help spread the message, because #EveryPassCounts.
“Like in a soccer game, in life, you need a supportive team by your side willing to make the pass that will help you move forward and achieve your goals” - Marcelo, vice-captain, Real Madrid
Marcelo’s on a mission to provide youth in a low-income neighborhood of Lima with better facilities and the digital-based education they need to be ready for today and tomorrow’s world. Learn more: www.everypasscounts.com
In soccer (and in life), #EveryPassCounts. Join Brazilian soccer star Marcelo, Microsoft and the Real Madrid Foundation to give children access to the technology that can create new opportunities and pave the way for a better future.
The Real Madrid Foundation knows that #EveryPassCounts. And so do we. Every reblog of this post spreads the message and helps provide disadvantaged youth in one of Lima’s most dangerous neighborhoods with access to computers, as well as the confidence and self-esteem to thrive. Learn more: www.everypasscounts.com
