Robotics change man's life after losing both arms in horrific workplace accident | Australian Story

Ghanim Al Shnen was working on a building site in November 2018 in Sydney, Australia, when a metal bar he was holding struck overhead wires. He suffered catastrophic injuries that resulted in the amputation of both his arms.

Now, in a world-first procedure, he is being fitted with two robotic arms that he will control with his mind.

Overseeing this complex process is renowned orthapaedic surgeon Dr Munjed al Muderis. The two men have much in common. Both fled Iraq in fear of their lives, arriving in Australia by boat. Both spent time in detention centres where they used the time to educate themselves.

Australian Story filmed with Ghanim over six months, following this medical miracle as it unfolded.

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