TIME Names Nigerian Inventors Bionic Arm Among Best Inventions of 2026
TIME magazine named a prosthetic limb developed by Nigerian inventor Ubokobong Amanam among its top inventions of 2026.
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TIME magazine named a functional bionic arm developed by Nigerian inventor Ubokobong Amanam among its Best Inventions of 2026. Premium Times Nigeria, Nigerian Bulletin, and Punch Newspapers all reported on the international recognition. [1][2][3]
Premium Times Nigeria reported that Mr Amanam, who comes from Akwa Ibom State in South-South Nigeria, announced the milestone on Facebook. He described the award as a milestone for African innovation that demonstrates transformative ideas can emerge from anywhere. [1]
The device is called the Ubokobong Bionic Arm and was developed by Immortal Cosmetic Art, a company Mr Amanam co-founded with his brother John. Premium Times Nigeria reported that Mr Amanam created the bionic arm to restore both the appearance and functionality of missing limbs after struggling to find a prosthetic that matched his skin tone. [1]
In short
- Ubokobong Amanams bionic arm was named among TIMEs Best Inventions of 2026.
- The device was designed by Immortal Cosmetic Art to match natural skin tones and restore limb functionality.
- Ubokobong Amanam co-founded Immortal Cosmetic Art with his brother John.
Sources
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- [1]Nigerian inventor’s bionic arm named among TIME’s best inventions of 2026Premium Times Nigeria, 8d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Nigerian-Made Bionic Arm Named Among TIME's Best Inventions of 2026Nigerian Bulletin, 9d ago
- [3]Nigerian-made bionic arm named among TIME’s best inventions of 2026Punch Newspapers, 9d ago
Background
- [4]YouTube on Wikipedia
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