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<\/div>\nJordan Marotta’s Iron Man-style arm means he can now grip anything he wants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A five-year-old boy from Long Island, Jordan Marotta, who was born without a left hand, has become the youngest recipient of a top-of-the-line bionic arm. The bionic arm, designed in ‘Iron Man’ red and gold at Jordan’s request, has earned him superhero status, according to The New York Post.<\/em><\/p>\n Jordan’s mother, Ashley Marotta, 38, shared her excitement withThe Post,<\/a><\/em>recalling how her son joyfully raised his new hand while shouting “Taxi!” on the streets of Manhattan. Ashley and Jordan travelled from their home in Dix Hills to the Open Bionics office on Park Avenue, where Jordan was fitted with his new “hero” arm.<\/p>\n Normally, these advanced prosthetic arms are given to older children. However, Daniel Green, a certified prosthetist and orthotist at Open Bionics, explained that Jordan’s physical development and emotional maturity made him an ideal candidate, setting a new record.<\/p>\n The non-invasive prosthetic is designed to attach and detach seamlessly from Jordan’s left arm, which he and his family call “nubby.” The arm uses electrodes and sensors to detect muscle contractions, allowing for natural hand and finger movements. It operates on a rechargeable battery that lasts for 14 hours and takes about a month to produce.<\/p>\n Jordan is not the only child to receive these advanced prosthetic arms. Last year, 10-year-old Harry Jones from the UK was also fitted with an ‘Iron Man”-themed bionic arm.<\/p>\n