Disney Is Helping Create Iron Man- and Elsa-Inspired Bionic Hands For Kids Who Need Them

By Natalie Rivera

Updated on 10/14/2015 at 7:50 PM

Disney is partnering with a bionics firm to help develop affordable 3D-printed prosthetics for kids who need them — all inspired by their favorite Disney characters.

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