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The first child to receive a bionic arm from Limbitless Solutions surprised the organization\u2019s founder Saturday when he helped the university award his degree at graduation.<\/p>\n

Alex Pring, the first recipient of a 3-D printed arm created by Albert Manero and a team of fellow students two years ago, helped \u201chood\u201d him during the ceremony. The 9-year-old hid backstage until Manero\u2019s name was called. On stage, Alex couldn\u2019t contain himself and gave Manero a warm hug and fist bump.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was no way I was going to miss his graduation,\u201d Alex said. \u201cHe changed my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alex, 11-year-old Anni Emmert, 13-year-old Wyatt Falardeau and their families traveled to Orlando to celebrate Manero\u2019s accomplishment \u2013 a doctorate in mechanical engineering.<\/p>\n

Limbitless Solutions started when Alex\u2019s mom asked for help for her son who was born with part of his arm missing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started out just at my kitchen table and had no idea it would grow and change so many lives,\u201d Manero said.<\/p>\n

Manero pulled together a few of his friends and created Alex\u2019s first bionic arm in eight weeks. Since then, the team has designed, created and delivered 20 bionic arms for children in Florida, Washington, New York, Texas, Brazil, New Zealand and other places, changing their lives forever. Limbitless has a waiting list that continues to grow as new families hear of their work. Their efforts have garnered international attention from the likes of actor Robert Downey Jr<\/a>., Microsoft and media companies from the United States Russia, China, Europe and Latin America.<\/p>\n

Twenty-nine other members of Limbitless Solutions also earned degrees during UCF\u2019s commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

Many of them have already accepted jobs from companies such as Lockheed Martin, Galatea Associates and Aerojet Rocketdyne. Others have been admitted to graduate degree programs, and now several more are weighing job offers from companies such as Momentum Worldwide, Northrop Grumman, Chewy, Lenovo, Boston Whaler, IBM and Siemens Energy.<\/p>\n

They all consider the time they volunteered with Limbitless in various roles as an invaluable experience and an inspiration.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy experience with Limbitless Solutions provided me insight on how to be an efficient leader in a team environment and the difficulties that come with making sure that everything works,\u201d said Daniel Reveron who is earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer engineering and electrical engineering. \u201cIt is a challenging task getting people to agree on things but thankfully I was able to unite my team and I am certain that this will provide me with an advantage at my new job.\u201d<\/p>\n

He will be working at Lockheed Martin as a system engineer and expects to gain a lot of experience before eventually fulfilling his dream.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to start a company where people from different backgrounds can come together to develop technologies that improve the world we live in and make it a better place for future generations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As a first-generation student, he is passionate about making a difference in the world as a way of showing his family that their sacrifice to send him to college was worth it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was 8 years old, my father passed away and my mother had to work day and night to provide for me and my brother,\u201d he said. \u201cShe had to take on the role of both mother and father and at the same time remain strong through it all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Years later, his stepfather would also encourage and support Reveron through his college journey.<\/p>\n

For fellow graduate Lietsel Richardson, Limbitless has inspired her to pursue graduate school. She already knew she wanted to use her engineering skills to improve lives, but working with the team and seeing the children\u2019s reaction to the arms solidified that desire.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wish is to work for a research institution so that I may be on the forefront of research and development in the field of assistive medical devices,\u201d said Richardson, who is earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering. \u201cOne of my lifelong goals is to develop state-of-the-art and affordable medical devices for those with neuromuscular disabilities. I also hope to start a foundation comprised of professionals that would introduce girls and women around the globe to the STEM field and inspire them to dream big.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like Reveron, she too is a first-generation student and giving back is a way to make her parents proud.<\/p>\n

For Carmen Henriquez, graduation will be bittersweet. She joined Limbitless in 2014 and worked alongside many of the original members, including alumnus John Sparkman, and was involved in some of the first delivery of arms to young children. She fell in love with the impact the group had on families and continued to volunteer her time even when she started an internship with NASA in 2015 that had her driving to the Space Coast every week.<\/p>\n

Henriquez soon became the lead electronics developer and held meetings and workshops for new students interested in the electronics part of the project while working on the early development of the electronics for the first two arms.<\/p>\n

\u201cLimbitless Solutions will always have a special place in my heart,\u201d she said. \u201cThe kids, being so genuine, changed my college experience completely.\u201d<\/p>\n

She is weighing multiple job offers and considering pursuing a master\u2019s degree because she hopes to someday work for a medical-device company that specializes in children.<\/p>\n

Although 30 graduated, Limbitless will continue to accelerate their work. The group routinely adds up to 60 new members each semester.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Limbitless also became a direct support organization of the university, giving it a closer affiliation with UCF. The new status provides the group a permanent home and will help maximize its impact by leveraging the size and excellence of the university to enhance access to disability technology and continuously improve STEM education.<\/p>\n

Manero will stay on at the helm.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be helping innovate future solutions and continue to make a difference in children\u2019s lives,\u201d Manero said. \u201cThe purpose of our education is to be able to make a difference. Here, we are making an impact that will continue to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The children celebrating with him Saturday couldn\u2019t be happier about that decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cH is amazing,\u201d said Wyatt who was born with autism and had his right arm amputated soon after his birth. Before getting his arm Wyatt\u2019s goal was to simply be able to dance with a girl. Friday night, he attended his first school dance and now he plans to pursue a career in theatre. \u201cAlbert changed my world. He is the best.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The first child to receive a bionic arm from Limbitless Solutions surprised the organization\u2019s founder Saturday when he helped the university award his degree at graduation. Alex Pring, the first recipient of a 3-D printed arm created by Albert Manero and a team of fellow students two years ago, helped \u201chood\u201d him during the ceremony. 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