Wait Till You See This Incredible Lego Creation For Kids With Disabilities

Inspiring kids to explore the full reach of their imagination isn't always easy, but one designer set out to do just that — in particular for kids with disabilities. The designer, Carlos Arturo Torres, created the Iko, a functional and fun prosthetic arm that "lets kids be kids."

Created in partnership with Lego's Future Lab, a team dedicated to experimental toys for kids, and CIREC, a center based in Colombia that focuses on rehab for kids with different disabilities, Torres' product functions both as an arm and as a fun tool. Since it works with Lego Mindstorms, a line of robotic toys for children, kids can use their prosthetic for a dual purpose that encourages both play and functionality.

Torres created the project as part of his masters in product design and won a Core 77 design award for it but considers the prosthetic arm to be part of a bigger vision. "The nature of the system would allow to be compatible with more products than LEGO, imagine having MARVEL developing superhero modules, MATTEL making doll houses or car launchers, GE producing microscopes, NINTENDO having compatible accessories, and everything at its normal accessible price" he wrote in his project details. See more about the project here:

As you see in the video, the project is a hit — the child who tested the product, Dario, immediately took to it and loved using his new arm. It's not a surprise since Torres specifically designed it with what kids actually need in mind. "[This Prosthetic system] focuses in bringing a new mindset to the kid in terms of what the patient is able to do and incepts the idea of intelligence and creativity being strong drivers to move forward in life," he wrote. "The main concept of this project is to build and enrich the kid's self-esteem through a learning, creative and social inclusive experience."

Once you see it in action, you'll sit back in amazement at the power of great design.