The incredible story of Sun Jifa and his homemade hands
Andrew Walker
He prototyped the artificial hands for 8 years before finishing a final design.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency The hands are made from scrap metals, and according to Sun each hand weighs about 0.9kg.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency Sun Jifa does the farm work with his self-made artificial hands. Each artificial hand has hooks which enable Sun to clasp holes on his farming equipment.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency Without his homemade hands, Sun would not be able to work on his family farm.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency Purchasing artificial hands was not an option for Sun, as the models the hospital offered him were too expensive.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency Sun Jifa is seen resting at the end of the day.Picture: Caters News AgencyCredit: Caters News Agency