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Transmissions Year Norwescon 34

Mechanical hand project debuted at Norwescon 34

Norwescon PublicationsSeptember 16, 2012Blog, General Announcements, Media Mentions, Norwescon 34

Norwescon was mentioned in an account of a project to develop a functional mechanical hand. It turns out that a gadget first created for a costume, and first shown publicly at Norwescon 34, is being adapted to assist a South African man who lost fingers on his right hand in a woodworking accident.

NWC34 On Adventure TV

Norwescon PublicationsApril 7, 2012Blog, Media Mentions, Norwescon 34

The Seattle Community Media series Adventure TV broadcast an hour-long look at last year’s Norwescon 34. Enjoy this look back!

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