NeuroMaker Hand
Empower your students to build, code, and innovate with the NeuroMaker Hand – a hands-on, prosthetic hand kit designed to bridge STEM learning with real-world impact. Choose from the fully integrated NeuroMaker Hand 2.0, featuring plug-and-play BioSensors, block-based and Arduino C coding, and over 100 hours of project-based curriculum, or the Maker Edition, an open-source version perfect for advanced customization and makerspace exploration. Both versions are built by real prosthetics engineers and support flexible, inclusive learning experiences that prepare students to solve meaningful, real-world challenges.
Description
NeuroMaker Hand 2.0
Build. Code. Create. Discover.
The NeuroMaker Hand 2.0 is a hands-on prosthetic hand kit that brings cutting-edge STEM, biomedical science, and social impact into your classroom. Developed by engineers who create real prosthetic limbs, this all-in-one platform invites students to build, code, and customize their own assistive technologies using real brainwave and muscle data.
With 100+ hours of standards-aligned curriculum and zero additional hardware required, the NeuroMaker Hand makes real-world STEM learning accessible, meaningful, and fun — no matter your classroom size, budget, or tech level.
Real-World Problem Solving with Purpose
Students don’t just learn about engineering — they use it to solve real challenges faced by people with limb differences. Through student-led projects, the NeuroMaker Hand fosters inclusive innovation, teaching empathy alongside technical skills.
Projects follow a progressive, student-centered approach:
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Build the prosthetic hand from scratch
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Program motion using intuitive block coding or advanced Arduino C
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Integrate BioSensors to detect and respond to muscle signals, gestures, temperature, and more
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Collaborate on real-world capstone challenges
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Compete in the annual NeuroMaker Creative Challenge
Designed for Educators
✅ Easy to Teach
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100+ hours of free curriculum, activities, and student projects
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Professional development resources and implementation support
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Modular and reusable packaging for simplified classroom use
✅ Flexible by Design
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Use plug-and-play BioSensors or expand with your own
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Compatible with Micro:bit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Adafruit, and other popular platforms
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Adapt curriculum modules to fit any term, grade level, or teaching style
✅ Engaging for Students
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DIY, build-from-scratch prosthetic hand
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Block-based coding for beginners
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Arduino C SDK for advanced learners
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Optional mind-controlled experiences using EEG headband (NeuroMaker BCI)
Explore Limitless Possibilities
Plug-and-Play Activities
Get started right away with no extra hardware or setup required. Students can control hand motion with an IR remote, experiment with BioSensors, and run dozens of ready-to-use activities right out of the box.
Customizable Projects
From basic motion control to advanced sensor integration, students can scale their ideas as they grow — integrating AI, Brain-Computer Interfaces, robotic cars, and more.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning
This is more than just engineering. NeuroMaker Hand blends biology, computer science, ethics, design thinking, and teamwork — all through hands-on, exploratory learning.
What’s Included
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Modular, buildable prosthetic hand
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23+ programmable BioSensors (EMG, EEG, temperature, color, movement, etc.)
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Browser-based block coding platform
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Arduino C SDK (also browser-based, no download needed)
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IR remote for quick demos and control
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27 extra I/O ports for advanced customization
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Seamless integration with third-party hardware and robotics platforms
NeuroMaker Hand – Maker Edition
Open source. Industry-derived. Highly customizable.
The NeuroMaker Hand – Maker Edition is a powerful and flexible tool for classrooms, makerspaces, and STEM programs that want to dive deeper into prototyping, engineering, and creative design. Built on the foundation of real prosthetic design, this version gives students and educators full access to recreate and customize their own assistive tech solutions.
This legacy model of the NeuroMaker Hand 2.0 is ideal for programs focused on open-source innovation. It includes everything you need to build, modify, and expand your own prosthetic hand, with complete access to CAD files, source code, circuit schematics, and more. Students can even 3D print the entire structure, bringing their ideas to life from the ground up.
Why Educators Love the Maker Edition:
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Open Source & Fully Recreatable: Download and use CAD files, source code, and schematics to 3D print and build your own hand.
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Highly Customizable Circuit: Features 10+ GPIO ports to support sensors, actuators, and external microcontrollers. Includes a DIP switch ready for wireless module integration.
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Curriculum Included: Comes with access to over 100 hours of standards-aligned lessons, student projects, and hands-on activities.
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Compatible with New Hardware: Fully supports the NeuroMaker BioSensor Kit and NeuroMaker BCI headband, expanding your classroom possibilities.
Versatile and Innovative
Perfect for advanced learners, after-school clubs, and innovation labs, the NeuroMaker Hand – Maker Edition empowers students to tackle real-world challenges with open-source tools and professional engineering practices.
Ready to bring hands-on innovation to your classroom? Request a quote today and discover how the NeuroMaker Hand can help your students build a more inclusive and creative future.
